Short Hills, NJ

Crowns, Caps & Waterproofing in Short Hills

Cast crowns, custom multi-flue caps and breathable waterproofing that keeps water out without trapping it inside the masonry.

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  • CSIA-trained & fully insured
  • Camera inspection on every visit
  • Written photo report
  • Quoted before we start
When to call

Signs it is time

  • Water dripping into the firebox or stains near the chimney after rain
  • Birds, squirrels or raccoons in the chimney, or noises in the flue
  • A rusted, bent or missing chimney cap
  • Cracks across the crown on top of the chimney
  • Damp or peeling paint on the ceiling or wall beside the stack
What is included

What we actually do

  1. Stainless or copper caps sized to every flue, with animal screens
  2. Crown repair or replacement so water sheds off the stack
  3. Flashing resealed or replaced where the chimney meets the roof
  4. Breathable, vapor-permeable water repellent for brick and stone
  5. Leak sources confirmed before we quote, not guessed
Stainless capCrownFlue linerBrick & mortarFlashing
Illustration: the parts of a chimney above the roofline
Where this work happens

The part of the chimney crowns, caps & waterproofing deals with

The highlighted part is the focus of this service. We still photograph the rest, so nothing is missed.

  1. CapKeeps rain, leaves and animals out of the flue and stops sparks landing on the roof. Crowns, Caps & Waterproofing →
  2. CrownThe concrete slab on top of the stack. Once it cracks, water goes straight into the masonry below. Masonry Restoration →
  3. Flue linerCarries smoke and exhaust safely up and out. Cracked or missing liners are the most common hidden problem. Liners & Relining →
  4. MasonryBrick or stone and mortar. Freeze-thaw cycles open the joints first, then the bricks start to spall. Masonry Restoration →
  5. FlashingMetal that seals the joint between the chimney and the roof, and the source of most leaks. Crowns, Caps & Waterproofing →
What the visit looks like

How we handle crowns, caps & waterproofing

Describe the property

Number of fireplaces, age of the house, what is venting into the stack. A short note is plenty.

Schedule the survey

We book a proper window, confirm the day before, and text before the tech arrives.

Camera survey of each flue

Every flue documented on its own, with the footage kept as part of your record.

Report, then a scoped quote

You get findings and photos first, and a priced scope of work second — with priorities marked.

Book crowns, caps & waterproofingServing Short Hills, Millburn & the Essex hills.

We reply to every enquiry. No call centre, no automated runaround.

Crowns, Caps & Waterproofing questions

Before you book

Will waterproofing trap moisture in the brick?
Not with the right product. We use vapor-permeable repellents that let moisture escape as vapor while stopping rain from soaking in. Paint and sealers made for other surfaces do trap water and are not used on chimneys.
Is a cap really necessary?
A cap keeps rain, leaves and animals out of the flue and stops sparks landing on the roof. On an uncapped chimney, rain and animal nests are the most common problems we find.
How do you find a leak?
We check the cap, crown, masonry and flashing from the roof, and the attic side where it is accessible. Most leaks come from one of those four, and the fix depends on which.
Also useful

Other things we look after

Level 1 & Level 2 Inspections

Each flue in the stack scanned with a camera and documented separately. The report is written for homeowners, realtors and insurers alike.

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Masonry Restoration

Repointing, brick replacement and crown rebuilding using lime-based mortar matched to the original — critical on pre-war masonry, and routinely got wrong.

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Chimney Sweeping

Containment, HEPA extraction and drop cloths on every surface between the door and the firebox. Photographed before and after.

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Crowns, Caps & Waterproofing in Short Hills and nearby

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