You might think of getting your chimney cleaned and
inspected as fall and winter chores, but did you know that spring is also a
great time of year for this type of work? We specialize in chimney
repair in Bergen County, and we can think of several different
chimney-related chores you should get crossed off your list during the warm
months.
The first thing you will need to do is find out if you need
chimney repair in the first place. In order to get a thorough and detailed look
at your chimney, even the parts that are invisible to the naked eye, we will
need to do a level 2 video inspection. We can insert a camera into your chimney
to look inside of it, as well as any nearby crawl spaces. This way, we can see
if any part of your chimney is in need of chimney repair and we can make the
necessary recommendations and fixes to make sure it is in good working order
for you and your family.
Another popular chimney repair service that we get a lot of
calls about is repairing the deteriorated mortar between the bricks of your
chimney. Known as tuckpointing, this helps keep water and moisture out of your
chimney and can help to increase the life span of your chimney. Tuckpointing
can also help keep the mortar from cracking and becoming a safety risk for your
family and your home.
Waterproofing is another popular type of chimney repair.
This is when we come to your home and apply Chimney Saver, which can reduce the
amount of water that enters your chimney by about 99%. This helps protect chimneys
from water penetration. Water in your chimney can cause the metal parts to
rust, among other potential issues.
