Project · Chimney & Roof Repair · Closter, NJ
Chimney and Roof Repair in Closter, NJ
A targeted repair around a stucco chimney on a Closter rental property: we opened the roof at the chimney base, laid new underlayment and tied new shingles back into the old.
- Closter, NJ · September 2026
- Chimney and roof repair on a rental property
- Shingles stripped at the chimney base
- New underlayment around the chimney
- New shingles woven into the existing roof
- GAF Certified · NJ HIC #13VH11535000
The project
This Closter home is a rental property, and the job was a chimney and roof repair, not a full replacement. The work centered on the area where the shingles meet a stucco chimney. Skylights sit just beside the chimney, so the repair had to stay tight and clean in a busy section of roof.
We did the work in September 2026. Once the shingles around the chimney base came off, the underlayment underneath was wrinkled and torn, the roof deck was exposed in places, and the old flashing at the base was bent and patched over. We laid new underlayment, wove new shingles into the existing courses and finished the work at the chimney. The property owner, Peter C., later left a 5-star Google review: “Very satisfied with the professional service and roof and chimney work on my rental property in Closter. Price was reasonable compared to 5 other roofing companies. Will definitely use them again for future repairs.”
What we did
Opened the roof at the chimney. We stripped the shingles around the chimney base. What happens at a chimney joint is hidden under the shingles, so the only honest way to judge it is to look underneath.
Checked the underlayment and deck. The old underlayment at the base was wrinkled and torn, and bare roof deck showed through where it had pulled apart. Underlayment is the backup layer under the shingles, so a torn one leaves the deck with less protection.
Looked closely at the old flashing. The old flashing along the chimney base was bent and patched over. This is the seam where two materials meet, and it is a common place for water to find a way in.
Laid new underlayment and snapped lines. New underlayment went down around the chimney base, and the crew snapped chalk lines. The lines keep the new shingle courses straight and matched to the existing roof.
Wove new shingles into the existing courses. Shingles were cut back in a stepped pattern and the new ones were tied into the old, so the repaired section sheds water the same way as the rest of the roof.
Finished the work at the chimney and cleaned up. We finished the work at the chimney base, where the new shingles meet the stucco, and bagged the debris on the roof beside the skylights.
The result
The roof around the chimney is closed up again: new underlayment under the repaired section and new shingles woven into the existing courses, so the repair runs in straight lines into the rest of the roof instead of standing out as a patch. The finished photos below show the chimney base from the front and the side, and the skylights just beside it.
If the roof around your chimney has started to leak, a repair like this is often the right first step. We look at the whole roof before recommending it, and if the rest of the roof is near the end of its life, we tell you that too. See our roof repair and chimney repair services.
The job in photos
QUESTIONS
Chimney and roof repair: common questions
Often, yes. On this Closter rental we worked only on the section around the chimney. We stripped the shingles at the chimney base, laid new underlayment, wove new shingles into the existing courses and finished the work at the chimney. Whether a repair is the right call depends on the condition of the rest of the roof, so we look at the whole roof first and tell you plainly what we see.
The spot where shingles meet a chimney is a joint between two different materials, and it relies on flashing and sealant to shed water. On this job, once the shingles came off, the underlayment at the chimney base was wrinkled and torn and the old flashing was bent. The only reliable way to know what is going on at your chimney is to open it up and look.
Yes. This Closter roof has skylights just beside the chimney, so the crew worked in a tight area. We kept the new shingle courses lined up with the existing ones around them and bagged the debris on the roof. If your chimney sits near skylights, vents or a wall, tell us when you call so we can plan the work around them.
Top Roof LLC is based in Englewood, NJ, and holds New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration #13VH11535000. We are GAF Certified. Our roof work carries a 20-year labor warranty; for a repair like this one, ask us what coverage applies to your specific job. You can reach us at 201-989-0999 to set up a look at your roof in Closter.
Trouble around your chimney in Closter?
Top Roof LLC is a GAF Certified, licensed and insured roofing contractor in Englewood, a short drive from Closter. Whether it is the roof around a chimney, a leak you have been chasing, or a roof near the end of its life, we will get on the roof, tell you what we actually see, and give you a written, itemized estimate for the option that solves it. NJ Home Improvement Contractor Registration #13VH11535000. Rated 5.0 stars on Google.
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