Chimney Repair for Hillsdale chimneys
Hillsdale's post-war homes usually have a single brick chimney serving the furnace or boiler and often a fireplace. Many were built for oil heat and later converted to gas, and their clay tile liners are now more than half a century old. On ranches and capes, the chimney is often fairly short above the roofline, and the base flashing takes runoff from the slopes above.
Typical findings are cracked crowns, missing caps, loose mortar on the upper courses, and liners that are cracked or oversized for the current equipment. Homes near Pascack Brook may also see damp masonry at the chimney base in the basement.
We inspect, clean, reline, rebuild crowns, install caps, repoint, waterproof and reflash.
Hillsdale housing
Hillsdale is primarily single-family homes, with the largest share built in the 1950s and 1960s: capes, ranches, split-levels and colonials, many since expanded with dormers, second stories or additions. Older homes are found near the downtown, and small commercial buildings with flat roofs line the main roads near the station.
Weather & exposure
Mature trees shade many lots, dropping leaves into gutters and branches onto roofs in storms. Low-lying areas near Pascack Brook can see high water in heavy storms, and homes near the brook deal with damp ground and humid basements. The post-war housing has many low-pitch roof sections and long eaves, which are prone to ice dams in winter.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Hillsdale
If your Hillsdale chimney shows staining, loose mortar, a cracked crown or a missing cap, have it inspected before the heating season. Most problems are straightforward repairs.
If you recently changed your furnace or water heater, ask us to check whether the chimney liner still suits what is venting into it. Estimates are free.
