Chimney Repair for Fairfield chimneys
Fairfield's chimneys are mostly post-war brick stacks on ranches, split-levels and colonials, built to serve a fireplace and an oil furnace. Many homes have since converted to gas, and the original crowns were often thin mortar washes. Half a century of freeze-thaw and condensation has left many of these chimneys needing attention.
We repair chimneys throughout Fairfield: crown replacement, repointing, caps, flashing, stainless steel liners, rebuilding of deteriorated upper sections, waterproofing and cleaning. On commercial buildings, we also repair masonry chimneys and flues that pass through flat roofs.
In the low-lying areas near the river, homes that have had water in the basement may have chimney bases that were saturated. That masonry deserves a look along with the rest of the stack, since flood damage at the base is easy to overlook.
Fairfield housing
Fairfield's building stock has two distinct sides. Residential neighborhoods are mostly 1950s to 1970s ranches, split-levels, bi-levels, capes and colonials, many now on their second or third roof, with brick chimneys serving a fireplace and furnace. Alongside them, a large share of the township is commercial and industrial: low-rise offices, warehouses, light manufacturing and flex buildings with large flat roofs, rooftop HVAC, skylights and roof hatches.
Weather & exposure
Fairfield is generally flat to gently rolling, with large open areas around the industrial parks and airport where wind moves unobstructed across wide roofs. Low ground near the Passaic River and its tributaries has flooded in major storms, which affects lower levels and the base of chimneys more than roofs. Large flat roofs collect water during heavy downpours, and freeze-thaw cycles work on parapets, coping and masonry.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Fairfield
An inspection of the crown, cap, brick, flashing and flue determines the scope. For most Fairfield chimneys, that means a new crown, a cap, repointing of the top courses and, where gas appliances use clay tile, a liner. If the top is loose or heavily spalled, we rebuild from the roofline.
If your basement has taken on water, mention it when you call. We check the chimney base and cleanout along with the rest of the chimney.
