Chimney Repair for Linden chimneys
Linden's older homes and two-families have brick chimneys from the 1920s to the 1960s, many now venting gas appliances through clay flues built for coal or oil. Apartment buildings have taller stacks serving several units. In the eastern neighborhoods, wind-driven rain and salt air add to the usual freeze-thaw wear.
We repair chimneys across the city: repointing, crowns, caps, flashing, stainless steel liners, rebuilds of the upper section, waterproofing and cleaning. We also inspect masonry chimneys on commercial and apartment buildings.
Every inspection includes the flue, the masonry, the crown and cap, and the flashing, with photos.
Linden housing
Linden's residential neighborhoods are mostly 1920s through 1960s capes, colonials, bungalows and two-families, with some brick apartment buildings and newer townhouse developments. Asphalt shingle roofs predominate on the homes, with flat roofs on apartment buildings, rear additions and the commercial blocks of the downtown area. The eastern industrial district holds warehouses, distribution centers and plants with very large flat roofs.
Weather & exposure
Linden is flat and open to the Arthur Kill and Raritan Bay to the east and south, so wind off the water is a significant factor, especially for the eastern neighborhoods and the industrial waterfront. Nor'easters bring sustained wind and driving rain. Industrial and highway activity deposits grime on roofs and masonry. Salt in the air near the water accelerates corrosion of exposed metal, including flashing, fasteners and caps.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Linden
Start with an inspection. Most Linden chimneys need some combination of repointing, a new crown and cap, new flashing and a liner. Where the upper section has failed, we rebuild. You get photos and a written scope.
Near the water, choose stainless steel caps and corrosion-resistant flashing so the repairs last.
