Chimney Services in Westwood, NJ
Chimney Services for Westwood (07675) homeowners. Licensed, insured, and serving Bergen County.
The chimney is one of the most vulnerable points on any Westwood roof. Where the chimney meets the roof, improper flashing is the number one cause of roof leaks — and we see it constantly throughout Bergen County.
Chimney Roofing Services in Westwood
We handle all chimney-related roofing work for Westwood homes:
- Chimney flashing repair/replacement — step flashing, counter flashing, and base flashing
- Cricket/saddle installation — diverting water around wide chimneys
- Chimney cap installation — preventing water, animals, and debris entry
- Crown repair — sealing the concrete cap that protects the chimney top
- Waterproofing — applying breathable sealant to prevent moisture penetration
- Chimney rebuild — rebuilding deteriorated chimney tops above the roofline
Why Chimney Flashing Fails
Chimney flashing in Westwood homes fails for several predictable reasons:
- Improper original installation — the most common cause, often using roofing cement instead of proper step flashing
- Thermal movement — the chimney and roof expand/contract at different rates, breaking seals
- Mortar deterioration — counter flashing embedded in failing mortar joints loosens
- Ice damage — freeze-thaw cycles in Bergen County winters work flashing loose over time
- Missing cricket — chimneys wider than 30 inches need a cricket to divert water
Proper Chimney Flashing Installation
We install chimney flashing the right way — using individual step flashing pieces woven with each shingle course, counter flashing cut into mortar joints (not surface-mounted), and a proper cricket on wider chimneys. This multi-layer approach creates a watertight seal that moves with the structure instead of fighting it.
Chimney Service Costs in Westwood
Chimney flashing repair in Westwood typically costs $300-$800. Complete flashing replacement runs $800-$2,000. Cricket installation adds $500-$1,000 depending on chimney width.
Get Your Free Westwood EstimateFrequently Asked Questions
Why is my chimney leaking?
Failed flashing is the #1 cause — the metal transition between chimney and roof loosens or corrodes over time. Cracked crowns, porous brick, and missing caps are the other usual suspects on Westwood homes. We diagnose the actual source before quoting anything.
What is chimney flashing and why does it fail?
It's the two-layer metal system sealing the roof-to-masonry joint. Done right, it's mechanical — metal shedding water over metal. Done cheap with sealant, it starts leaking within a few NJ winters.
Do you repair chimney crowns and caps?
We handle the full top-of-chimney system: crown repair or recasting, cap installation, and masonry repair where freeze-thaw has spalled the brick on Westwood homes.
How do I know my chimney flashing has failed?
Water stains on the ceiling or walls near the chimney, damp attic framing around the chimney chase, rust streaks on the flashing, or visible gaps in the sealant line. If you see staining inside your Westwood home, the leak has existed for a while — have it inspected promptly.
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