Chimney Repair · Closter, Bergen County

Chimney Repair in Closter, NJ

Closter's chimneys reflect its mixed housing. Older homes near the center have brick chimneys built for coal or oil, often converted to gas without relining.

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Chimney Repair for Closter chimneys

Closter's chimneys reflect its mixed housing. Older homes near the center have brick chimneys built for coal or oil, often converted to gas without relining. Post-war colonials and splits typically have a masonry chimney with a fireplace flue and a heating flue. Some newer homes have masonry chimneys, while others use factory-built fireplaces vented through framed chases with metal chase covers.

Each type has its own failure points. Masonry chimneys crack at the crown and lose mortar. Converted heating flues suffer from condensation. Framed chases leak when the metal chase cover rusts or the siding around it is not flashed properly.

We inspect, clean, reline, rebuild crowns, install caps and chase covers, repoint, waterproof and reflash, so whichever type of chimney you have, we can handle it.

Closter housing

Closter has a varied single-family housing stock: older homes near the downtown, post-war colonials, capes, ranches and split-levels across much of the borough, and larger homes on wooded lots on the east side toward Alpine. Newer large houses built on the sites of older homes are found throughout the borough. Commercial buildings with flat roofs are concentrated in the downtown and along the main roads.

Weather & exposure

Closter is inland and fairly wooded, with mature trees over many roofs and heavier tree cover on the east side as the land rises toward the Palisades ridge. Falling limbs, leaf-filled gutters and damp, shaded slopes are the main exposures. Higher ground on the east side sees more wind. Winters bring freeze-thaw cycles that crack chimney crowns and ice dams on shaded eaves.

Brick chimney with newly repaired flashing — Asset crew at work. Photos are from our own jobs across North New Jersey.

Repair, repoint or rebuild in Closter

If your Closter chimney shows a cracked crown, missing cap, loose mortar, white staining or water in the firebox, have it inspected. On homes with framed chases, watch for rust stains on the siding below the chase cover. Most problems are repairable.

If your heating system was converted to gas and the chimney was never relined, ask us to check it. Estimates are free.

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Closter Specifics

Chimney problems we see in Closter

Rusted chase covers on newer homes

Framed chimney chases are topped with metal covers that rust and hold water, which then leaks into the chase. We replace them with stainless chase covers that shed water properly.

Fireplace and heating flues side by side

Many post-war homes have two flues in one chimney. Each needs inspection, and the heating flue may need a liner if the system was converted to gas.

Freeze-thaw damage to crowns

Cracked crowns let water into the chimney structure each winter. We rebuild crowns with a proper overhang and install caps.

Creosote in wood-burning fireplaces

Regular wood fires build creosote in the flue. We clean and inspect the liner to make sure it is sound.

Our work

Chimney Repair: how our crews work

Real Asset jobs across North New Jersey. We serve Closter and every town in Bergen County.

Restored chimney with a new stainless steel chimney cap and sealed crown
Brick chimney rebuild in progress by an Asset Roofing & Chimney mason
Rebuilt brick chimney with a new crown and stainless cap
Rebuilt brick chimney and new cap seen from the roof
Full roof tear-off with crew and debris protection on a ranch home
Roof replacement on a ranch home with attached garage, decking exposed
Completed roof replacement on the same blue split-level home
Roof replacement in progress on a Cape Cod style home

Other services in Closter

FAQ

Chimney Repair in Closter: your questions

There are rust stains running down the siding of my chimney chase. What is causing that?

Usually a rusting metal chase cover at the top of the chase. It holds water, rusts through and drips down the siding, and eventually leaks into the chase. We replace it with a stainless chase cover.

Does my fireplace chimney need cleaning if we only use it a few times a year?

An annual inspection is still recommended. Light use builds less creosote, but birds, debris and liner damage can still be present. We inspect and clean as needed.

Our older house was converted from oil to gas. What should we check?

The heating flue. Gas exhaust condenses in flues sized for oil, and the acidic moisture deteriorates clay tile and mortar. We inspect the flue and recommend a properly sized liner if needed.

Can you rebuild the crown on my chimney?

Yes. We remove the cracked crown and pour a new one with a proper overhang so water drips clear of the brick, then install a cap.

Nearby

Chimney Repair near Closter

We serve every town in Bergen County. Nearby towns with their own chimney repair page are linked.

Special offers

Current deals & promotions

All offers and terms

5% Off

Senior Discount: 5% Off

Homeowners 65 and over save 5% on roofing and chimney work. Just mention it when you call or send the form.

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Homeowner must be 65 or older. Discount up to $750 per project. One offer per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned before the estimate is signed. Valid for new contracts in our North New Jersey service area.
$250 Off

$250 Off a Chimney Rebuild or Stainless Liner

Save $250 on a chimney rebuild from the roofline up or a new stainless steel liner installation. Both include a written inspection report with photos.

Code CHIMNEY250 Ends Dec 31, 2026
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Applies to chimney rebuilds and full liner installations. One offer per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned before the estimate is signed. Valid for new contracts in our North New Jersey service area.
10% Off

Veterans, Active Military & First Responders: 10% Off

Thank you for your service. Veterans, active-duty military, police, firefighters and EMS receive 10% off any roofing or chimney job, repair or replacement.

Code SERVICE10 Ongoing
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Valid ID or proof of service required. Discount up to $1,500 per project. One offer per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned before the estimate is signed. Valid for new contracts in our North New Jersey service area.
$1,000 Off

$1,000 Off Your First Roof Replacement

New customers save $1,000 on a complete roof replacement, shingle or flat. Includes tear-off, new underlayment, flashing and a full clean-up, with the price in writing before we start.

Code NEWROOF1000 Ends Dec 31, 2026
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New customers only. Applies to full roof replacements. One offer per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned before the estimate is signed. Valid for new contracts in our North New Jersey service area.
$200 Off

Storm Damage Special: $200 Off Repairs

After a nor'easter or wind storm, we document the damage for your insurance claim and take $200 off the repair. Call as soon as you notice missing shingles or a leak.

Code STORM200 Ends Apr 30, 2027
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Applies to storm-related roof repairs of $1,000 or more. One offer per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned before the estimate is signed. Valid for new contracts in our North New Jersey service area.
$100 Reward

Refer a Neighbor, Get $100

Know someone who needs a roof or chimney? When they sign a contract with Asset, you receive $100 and they get a free inspection report with photos.

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Reward paid after the referred project is completed and paid in full. Referrer must be named before the estimate. No limit on referrals.

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