Chimneys that get regular maintenance and repairs last longer than neglected chimneys. They also operate more safely and efficiently. If your Westfield, NJ, chimney needs attention, call Approved Chimney.
We serve cities and towns throughout Union County, NJ, and the greater Newark, NJ, area. Here are some of the ways we can help keep your chimney in excellent shape.
Masonry Repair
Our intense New Jersey winters and summers take a toll on chimneys. Cracked and spalling bricks, crumbling mortar, and other issues can cause serious leakage and structural problems.
We replace cracked bricks and tuckpoint areas with missing mortar between bricks.
Chimney Cap Repair and Installation
Chimney caps protect the flue from moisture and debris. Rain and snow in a flue can damage the chimney liner. Tree debris and animal nests can narrow the drafting passage and send smoke and deadly carbon monoxide into your Westfield, NJ, home.
We reattach, repair, and install chimney caps.
Chimney Rebuilding
Chimneys can suffer significant damage for a variety of reasons:
- Major hailstorms
- High winds
- Falling tree branches
- Neglected chimney leaks
- Cheap bricks and mortar
- Shoddy chimney-building practices
- Old age
Approved Chimney’s experienced masons can partially or completely rebuild your chimney to better serve, protect, and beautify your home. Call us first for chimney rebuilding.
Chimney Crown Repair and Rebuilding
Concrete chimney crowns protect the masonry bricks below from damaging rain. Crowns also protect the chimney's interior from moisture and debris.
We patch and seal cracked chimney crowns. We also rebuild crowns with proper angles and drip edges.
Chimney Flashing Repair and Installation
Chimney flashing covers the gap between your roof and chimney. Unseated, warped, rusted, or missing flashing can let rain and melting snow spill down below the roof and damage the chimney masonry and parts of the home.
We offer expert flashing repair and new flashing installation.
Damper Repair and Replacement
If a damper can't fully open and close, serious problems may be on the way. Built-up rust, creosote impactions, and mechanical failure can hinder a damper's operation. This can lead to:
- Sluggish drafting and excess smoke
- Smoke and carbon monoxide backing up into the room
- Fires that are hard to start and keep burning
- Conditioned air inside your home escaping through the chimney
Approved Chimney repairs and replaces throat dampers and top-mount dampers.
Chimney Inspections Westfield NJ
All chimney repair and rebuilding jobs start with an inspection so we can learn what’s wrong, why it happened, and what we need to do to fix it. We provide emergency chimney inspections, basic annual safety inspections, and specialized inspections required under specific conditions.
Call Your Local New Jersey Chimney Professionals
Our certified crew members live in the Newark, NJ, region, and they understand how our weather affects chimneys. We're a local chimney company that's been licensed and fully insured since 2012 to handle any chimney issue that may arise.
If you live in Westfield, NJ, or neighboring cities and towns in Union County, NJ, we’re your first call to get the job done safely and in compliance with state and local codes.
Reach us by phone or through our contact form.
