Chimney Guy (Updated 2/27/24)

[Michael Britt]

Can anyone suggest a good chimney guy in Warren County area? Thanks.

Edited February 27 by Michael Britt

[mike033089]

I would be interested to know also. Luckily don’t need one now. However I hear they can easily rip you off since you can’t see exactly the whole chimney yourself. 

[electric10162]

Mountain Chimney Sweep

(973) 764-3125

 

https://g.co/kgs/A76cGnB

[Livesintrees]

18 minutes ago, electric10162 said:

Mountain Chimney Sweep

(973) 764-3125

 

https://g.co/kgs/A76cGnB

I second this. 

[Michael Britt]

I got a new roof and a reflashed chimney and I still got water COMING IN SAME SPOT AROUND CHIMNEY I'M LIVID!

[Michael Britt]

This is chimney inside:

[mike033089]

it could be possible your chimney blocks themselves need repointing.  what did the guy who did the new roof and flashing suggest?

[Michael Britt]

On 2/2/2024 at 6:29 PM, mike033089 said:

it could be possible your chimney blocks themselves need repointing.  what did the guy who did the new roof and flashing suggest?

They said they were going to put a sealant on the blocks.

As per the housing inspector's suggestion I got a stainless steel liner put in early on because apparently the terra cotta inside the chimney was not in great shape.

I'm beyond frustrated!

Edited March 3 by Michael Britt

[mike033089]

Best of luck. Keep us posted 

[electric10162]

Just because it was reflashed, doesn't mean it was done right. I would get up there and check for loose bricks and mortar. Get a mason to reset the brick and repoint the crown of the chimney. Have him check to see if the flashing was done correctly. Normally, a groove is cut into the mortar for the flashing to sit in. Maybe @3Blade can enlighten us.

Edited February 3 by electric10162

[Michael Britt]

Update:

Mountain Chimney Sweep said I'm too far. They referred me to the National Chimney Sweep Guild, so I left a message with a place in Bridgewater.

Roofer came yesterday and said nothing jumps out at him. He put some more silicon on the apron and chimney block and said to look for more leakage next rain event. He said if it's leaking it's gotta be the chimney block.

Owning really sucks at times...

Edited March 3 by Michael Britt

[Sharpdogs]

Check out Chimney Savers.  I think they are in Hillsborough.  

[CJ3a]

Pictures of the flashing please. 

[Michael Britt]

I'll get on roof Wed or Thurs, then post.

[jerseyhunter]

take a     paint roller and brush and coat the cement work and bricks with silicone.