Chimney Service in Monmouth County
Victorian shore towns, older river towns and postwar suburbs, all taking salt air and rain. We inspect for free and price every repair first.
Monmouth County has 53 municipalities, from the shore towns to Freehold, the county seat and the site of the 1778 Battle of Monmouth. The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the median home at 1975 and 14 percent before 1940, but the older towns are much older: Red Bank has 32 percent of its homes from before 1940. Ocean Grove, on the National Register since 1976, and Asbury Park keep whole streets of Victorian houses.
Monmouth is a gas county, with 82 percent of homes on utility gas. In Middletown, Holmdel, Marlboro and Wall, newer houses often pair a gas furnace with a gas or factory-built fireplace. Nearer the water, the chimney work is dominated by weather: wind-driven rain, salt air and freeze-thaw on crowns, caps and flashing. Toms River, the nearest NOAA shore station, averages about 116 nights a year at or below freezing, so shore chimneys get freeze-thaw on top of the salt.
Salt air on caps, chase covers and flashing
Salt speeds up corrosion of steel. On shore houses we often find galvanized caps and chase covers rusted through, and flashing that has pulled away. A stainless cap typically runs $250 to $850, a chase cover $300 to $700 and new flashing $300 to $1,800. NOAA's normals for Toms River, the nearest shore station, show 52 inches of precipitation a year, so a rusted cover lets in a lot of water.
Victorian chimneys in Ocean Grove and Asbury Park
Old chimneys loosen at the top first, where they take the most wind and weather. Rebuilding the top few courses typically runs $1,000 to $3,500, and a full rebuild above the roofline $5,000 to $15,000 or more. We match the existing brick and use mortar suited to old masonry.
FAQ
Monmouth County questions
Our Rumson chimney leaks in heavy rain. What causes it?
On the shore, the usual causes are a cracked crown, failed flashing, a rusted cap or chase cover, or water driven through porous brick. Leak repair typically runs $300 to $2,500. We find the source at the free inspection.
Do you service gas fireplaces in Monmouth County?
Yes. A yearly gas fireplace service typically runs $150 to $350. Repairs to the pilot, thermocouple or igniter typically run $100 to $350, and valve or control board repairs $300 to $1,000.
Is the inspection free in Monmouth County?
Yes. We check the chimney from the roof and inside, take photos and write down the price of anything it needs, including the cleaning, before any work.
When can you come?
Sunday through Friday in 3-hour windows: 8 to 11, 11 to 2 or 2 to 5. We call to confirm. Closed Saturday.
Book online
Pick a day. We'll bring a ladder.
Free inspection in a 3-hour window: 8 to 11, 11 to 2, or 2 to 5. We call to confirm before we arrive.