Navasink Chimney & MasonryRoute 36 · 24/7 dispatch (732) 631-3535
24/7 dispatch · Port Monmouth

Raised Houses, Nor'easter Rain& Bayshore BrickChimney, fireplace and masonry repair across Port Monmouth, Belford, Keansburg, Atlantic Highlands, Middletown and Rumson

The Bayshore took the full force of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and many homes from Union Beach to Port Monmouth were repaired or lifted onto new foundations afterward. Chimneys didn't always come through that cleanly. Add nor'easters that drive rain sideways off the bay and salt air that wears on old brick, and you have a coast that's hard on masonry. Our shop on Route 36 in Port Monmouth keeps a dispatcher on duty 24/7.

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Chimney technician on a Bayshore roof in Port Monmouth at dusk
Dusk visit · Port Monmouth

Bayshore texts

Technician inspecting a fireplace in a Port Monmouth home that took on floodwater
Saltwater soaked the baseHidden damage
Inspected, repaired, relinedSafe to use
Port Monmouth · Union Beach · Keansburg

Chimneys on homes that were flooded or lifted

Raised houses, new questions

When a house is lifted, the chimney is often rebuilt, shortened or replaced with a vented gas unit. We check that what was done still drafts and clears the roof properly.

Flood-soaked bases

Saltwater can weaken mortar and rust dampers and clean-out doors low in the chimney. We look at the parts floodwater reached.

Paperwork for permits & insurers

Photo reports and repair scopes for flood claims, elevation projects and resale inspections.

Liners for new appliances

Furnaces and water heaters moved up during elevation often need a new liner or vent run.

House raised or flooded?(732) 631-3535
Monmouth County Bayshore

From Union Beach to the Highlands, and down to Rumson

We're on Route 36 in Port Monmouth, right in the middle of the Bayshore. Choose a town for a typical drive time.

Truck heading toBelford
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RARITAN & SANDY HOOK BAY NAVESINK RIVER 36 GSP 35 ROUTE 36

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Dispatch answers
Truck leaves Route 36
Text on approach
Roof check & estimate

Times from 429 NJ-36, Port Monmouth. Summer shore traffic on Route 36 and the Parkway can add time, so dispatch confirms on the call.

Wind-driven rain off the bay

Keeping a chimney dry through nor'easters

Storms that come in off Raritan Bay push rain sideways into crowns, flashing and brick for days at a time. Our approach:

FIND

Trace the water

We check the crown, cap, flashing and brick face, since sideways rain often enters somewhere other than you'd expect.

CAP

Full-width caps

Stainless caps that cover the whole crown with drip edges to throw water clear of the brick.

FLASH

Counter-flashing

Flashing cut into the mortar joints, not just caulked to the face, so wind can't peel it back.

SEAL

Breathable repellent

A vapor-permeable water repellent on the brick that stops absorption but lets trapped moisture out.

Services

Chimney and masonry for the Bayshore

From bungalows near the Keansburg boardwalk to hillside homes in Atlantic Highlands and Rumson.

Installing a chimney liner on a raised home in Union BeachRaised homes

Raised & Flood-Repaired Homes

Chimney inspections, rebuilds and new liners for homes that were lifted or repaired after flooding.

  • Post-elevation inspections
  • Liners for relocated appliances
  • Flood-damage reports
Check my raised home (732) 631-3535
Fitting a full-width chimney cap in BelfordStorms

Leak & Storm Repair

Caps, crowns and flashing rebuilt to stand up to nor'easters, with emergency tarping during storms.

  • Full-width stainless caps
  • Crown rebuilds
  • Storm tarping
Stop my leak (732) 631-3535
Mason tuckpointing salt-stained brick in KeansburgSalt air

Salt-Worn Brick & Efflorescence

White salt stains cleaned, crumbling joints repointed and damaged brick replaced on homes near the water.

  • Efflorescence removal
  • Tuckpointing
  • Brick replacement
Restore my brick (732) 631-3535
Mason rebuilding a tall chimney crown on an Atlantic Highlands homeHillside

Tall & Historic Chimneys

Multi-flue and tall chimneys on 1890s–1920s homes in Atlantic Highlands, Highlands and Red Bank.

  • Staging on steep roofs
  • Top rebuilds
  • Multi-flue caps
Repair my tall chimney (732) 631-3535
Repairing a stone wall and foundation in KeansburgMasonry

Foundations, Steps & Walls

Block and stone foundations, front steps and garden walls repaired, including work after flood damage.

  • Block and stone repair
  • Step rebuilds
  • Garden walls
Fix my masonry (732) 631-3535
Clean chimney sweep inside a Middletown homeSweeps

Sweeps & Inspections

Clean sweeps and video inspections for Middletown, Holmdel and Hazlet homes, including real estate reports.

  • Covered floors
  • Video flue checks
  • Buyer reports
Book a sweep (732) 631-3535
Atlantic Highlands · Highlands · Rumson

Tall chimneys on the hills above the bay

East of Port Monmouth the land rises into the hills of Atlantic Highlands, with Victorian and early-1900s homes looking out over the water. South across the river, Rumson's larger homes have multi-flue chimneys of brick and stone.

Full exposure to wind

Hilltop chimneys take the brunt of storm wind, so we check mortar and caps at the top first.

Steep roofs

Roof brackets, staging and safety lines for slate and steep shingle roofs.

Multiple flues

Large homes often run three or more flues in one stack. Each is inspected and capped.

Stone that matches

Stone chimneys repointed and patched to blend with the original.

Hillside or historic home?(732) 631-3535
Stone chimney with new cap on a Rumson home
Wind-worn top, loose capExposed
Rebuilt and cappedStorm-ready
FAQ

Bayshore chimney questions

Dispatch answers day and night at (732) 631-3535.

What happens when I call your 24/7 dispatch?

A dispatcher answers and gets a crew moving. Water pouring in during a nor'easter, a cap blown off or bricks loosened by wind all get a fast response. If there's fire, a gas smell or your CO detector sounds, get everyone out and phone 911 before anything else.

Our house was raised after Sandy. Is the chimney okay?

Not necessarily. Raising a house often means the chimney was rebuilt, shortened or removed and appliances moved. We inspect what's there and make sure it still vents and drafts safely.

Can floodwater damage a fireplace?

Yes. Saltwater can weaken mortar, rust dampers and clean-out doors, and leave salts in the brick. An inspection after any flooding is a good idea.

Why does my chimney leak only during nor'easters?

Wind-driven rain hits from directions normal rain doesn't. It often finds gaps in the crown, cap or flashing on the bay-facing side.

What is the white powder on my brick?

It's efflorescence, salt left behind as water moves through masonry. We clean it and fix the water source so it doesn't keep coming back.

Do you work on tall chimneys in Atlantic Highlands?

Yes. We use proper roof staging and safety equipment for tall stacks and steep roofs.

Which towns do you serve?

Port Monmouth, Belford, Leonardo, Keansburg, Middletown, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Hazlet, Holmdel, Union Beach, Red Bank and Rumson.

Service area

The Bayshore and northern Monmouth County

Along Route 36 and down to the river towns.

  • Port Monmouth
  • Belford
  • Leonardo
  • Keansburg
  • Middletown
  • Atlantic Highlands
  • Highlands
  • Hazlet
  • Holmdel
  • Union Beach
  • Red Bank
  • Rumson
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Sweep · Port Monmouth
Flashing repair after a wind-driven leak in Hazlet
Flashing · Hazlet
Flue cleanout in Holmdel
Flue · Holmdel
Firebox repair in Red Bank
Firebox · Red Bank
Sweep · Port Monmouth
Flashing · Hazlet
Flue · Holmdel
Firebox · Red Bank
Repointing salt-damaged brick in Leonardo
Repointing · Leonardo
Stone repair in Keansburg
Stone · Keansburg
Chimney cap in Belford
Cap · Belford
Crown rebuild in Atlantic Highlands
Crown · Atlantic Highlands
Repointing · Leonardo
Stone · Keansburg
Cap · Belford
Crown · Atlantic Highlands

Storm, flood or salt air. We're on call.

From Union Beach to Rumson, our dispatcher takes calls at any hour, whatever the weather is doing.

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