Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Brick - You See the Footage Before You Get a Price

Trusted Chimney Liner & Rebuild for Brick Homeowners

A Chimney Liner & Rebuild - Brick typically costs $1,800 for a stainless steel liner replacement up to $8,500 or more for a full chimney rebuild, with most liner jobs completed in a single day. Hearthstone Chimney Co. has served Ocean County homeowners for over 42 years, and our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with Level-2 camera equipment and professional-grade materials from HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney. Call (609) 657-3371 - a live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Brick’s coastal climate takes a toll on chimneys that inland New Jersey doesn’t. The salt air off the Metedeconk River and Barnegat Bay accelerates mortar deterioration, and the freeze-thaw cycles we see every January and February cause clay flue tiles to crack where they would hold up fine in drier conditions. We’ve rebuilt chimney crowns in Shore Acres that failed in eight years, and we’ve replaced liners in Herbertsville homes where condensation from high-efficiency furnaces ate through terracotta in half the expected lifespan. Russell Haines started this company in 1984 because he believed homeowners deserved a sweep who would explain what was actually wrong, show them the proof, and stand behind the fix. That hasn’t changed.

Our home page has more about our full range of services, but this page covers exactly what you need to know about chimney liner and rebuild work in Brick specifically. Whether you’re in Arrowhead Village, near Windward Beach, or out toward the Mantoloking line, we treat your chimney like the structural system it is, not a commodity to rush through.

What Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Service Includes

Stainless Steel Liner

A stainless steel liner is a continuous metal flue pipe we install inside your existing chimney structure to contain combustion gases safely. In Brick, we install stainless steel liners most often when the original clay flue tiles have cracked from thermal shock or when a homeowner converts to a gas insert that requires a smaller, properly sized flue. We use 316Ti alloy stainless from Olympia Chimney and DuraFlex, rated for both solid fuel and gas appliances, and we size every liner with a Level-2 camera inspection first so you’re not paying for more metal than your chimney needs.

Flexible Liner

Flexible liners are corrugated stainless steel tubes that navigate offset flues and chimney bends that rigid pipe cannot follow. Many of the 1960s and 1970s raised ranches in Ramtown and Laurelton have chimney offsets built to clear second-floor framing, and a flexible liner is often the only practical solution without major demolition. We carry multiple diameters of DuraFlex flexible liner on our trucks, and our technicians are trained to pull these through without damaging the corrugation that gives the liner its flexibility and expansion tolerance.

Liner Replacement

Liner replacement means removing a failed or unsafe existing liner and installing a new one to current NFPA 211 standards. The old liner might be cracked clay tile, a deteriorated aluminum gas liner, or a stainless unit that has reached end of life from creosote corrosion or improper sizing. In Brick, we see a lot of original clay tile liners in the Greenbriar and Birchwood Park developments that have shifted with foundation settling. We document the full condition with photos before we quote, and we include the permit pull with every replacement so you don’t have to navigate the Brick Township building department yourself.

Partial Rebuild

A partial rebuild addresses the section of chimney that has failed while preserving sound masonry above or below. Most commonly, this means rebuilding from the roofline up when the upper courses have spalled from water intrusion, or rebuilding a firebox and smoke chamber when the original brick has degraded from heat exposure. We’ve done partial rebuilds on chimneys in Baywood where the crown had leaked for years, destroying the top six feet while the lower flue remained sound. We match existing brick color and mortar tint where possible, and we always install proper flashing and a new crown to protect the investment.

Full Chimney Rebuild

A full chimney rebuild is exactly what it sounds like: dismantling the existing structure to the roofline or foundation and constructing a new chimney to current code. This becomes necessary when multiple systems have failed, when the chimney has leaned or separated from the house, or when earthquake or vehicle damage has compromised structural integrity. In Brick’s older neighborhoods like Osborn Island and near the historic district, we’ve rebuilt chimneys on homes where the original construction used marine sand in the mortar, which simply doesn’t hold up to decades of wet freeze-thaw. We lay every course level, install proper wythe separation, and build a crown with adequate overhang and drip edge.

Liner Repair

Liner repair is a targeted fix for localized damage when full replacement would be unnecessary or disproportionate. HeatShield cerfractory flue sealant allows us to resurface cracked or pitted clay flue tiles, restoring a smooth, insulated passage for combustion gases without removing the original tile. We also repair stainless steel liner connections, replace damaged top plates, and seal gaps between the liner and chimney wall with proper insulation. Not every crack requires full replacement, and we’ll tell you honestly when repair is a sound, less expensive option that still meets safety standards.

Brands We Service for Chimney Liner & Rebuild

We’ve installed and serviced HeatShield systems in hundreds of Brick-area homes since they became the standard for cerfractory flue repair. Their factory-trained certification program ensures the material is mixed and applied to spec, because a HeatShield job done wrong flakes off in a season and leaves the homeowner with a bigger problem than they started with. We stock HeatShield material on our trucks and can often complete a resurfacing job the same day we diagnose it.

Gelco chimney caps and liner components are our go-to for corrosion resistance in coastal applications. Their stainless steel and copper caps hold up to salt air better than the galvanized products you’ll find at hardware stores, and we’ve replaced enough cheap caps after three years to know the difference costs less over time. Olympia Chimney’s 316Ti stainless liners carry a lifetime warranty when we install them to manufacturer spec, which we do every time. Whether you have HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, or any other make, we can help. Famco components round out our inventory for specialized venting situations and custom cap fabrication when standard sizes don’t fit your chimney’s dimensions.

Signs You Need Chimney Liner & Rebuild Right Now

• White staining or efflorescence on exterior brick means water is moving through the masonry and carrying salts to the surface. In Brick’s climate, this signals that freeze-thaw damage is already occurring inside the wall, and the mortar joints are losing structural integrity. We see this most often on north-facing chimney exposures where sun doesn’t dry the masonry quickly.
• Flakes of clay tile in the firebox or at the cleanout door indicate that your flue liner is spalling, cracking, or collapsing. Those pieces came from somewhere inside your flue, and every missing fragment exposes combustible framing or masonry to direct heat and creosote. This is not a maintenance item you can defer.
• Rust stains on the chimney face or damper assembly mean water is getting in and attacking metal components. The liner itself may be rusting if it’s an older galvanized or lower-grade stainless unit, or the damper may be failing and allowing conditioned air to escape year-round. Either way, rust is evidence of a moisture problem that will accelerate until the source is found and fixed.
• Smoke or odors entering the house during use suggests a breach in the flue system, improper liner sizing, or a blocked or deteriorated chimney. In Brick’s tighter modern homes, negative pressure can exacerbate drafting problems, but the underlying cause is usually a liner or structural issue that inspection will reveal. Don’t adapt to smoke in your living space.
• Visible gaps or daylight through chimney walls mean the masonry has separated, the liner has shifted, or both. This is structural failure in progress, and it creates a direct path for fire, gases, and water to reach the building envelope. We’ve rebuilt chimneys in Shore Acres where this condition went unaddressed until the wall was visibly leaning.

Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process - Step by Step

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   Schedule and confirm. When you call (609) 657-3371, a live person answers and finds a window that works for your schedule. We’ll ask about your chimney’s age, any symptoms you’ve noticed, and what type of heating appliance you use. This lets us dispatch the right technician with the right materials.
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   Level-2 camera inspection. Our technician arrives in uniform, introduces themselves, and sets up a closed-circuit camera system to document every inch of your flue interior and accessible exterior. You see the footage in real time. We photograph damage, measure clearances, and note any code deficiencies. No guesswork, no surprises later.
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   Plain-English verdict and upfront pricing. We explain what we found, show you the photos, and recommend exactly what your chimney needs and what it doesn’t. If a liner repair will suffice, we say so. If a full rebuild is necessary, we explain why and what it costs, with the price fixed before any work begins. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
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   Permit pull and material procurement. For liner replacements and any rebuild work, we handle the Brick Township permit application and schedule inspection. We source materials from our inventory or order specialty items with tracked delivery. Most standard liners and repair materials are on our trucks already.
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   Professional installation and final documentation. Our technicians complete most liner installations and partial rebuilds in a single visit. We protect your floors and furnishings, work cleanly, and leave the site as we found it. After final inspection, we provide photos of the completed work, maintenance guidance, and your written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right. No arguing, no paperwork.

How Much Does Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost in Brick?

Chimney Liner & Rebuild Near Brick - Our Service Area

We cover all of Brick Township and the surrounding Shore communities, from Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Lakewood and Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Howell to Wall, Tinton Falls, Neptune, Ocean, Point Pleasant, Asbury Park, Ramtown, Manasquan, and Belmar. Most Brick-area appointments are available within a few business days, and our technicians live in the communities they serve, so they know the local conditions, the local codes, and the local building inspectors. Whether you’re in a 1920s bungalow near the Metedeconk or a 1980s colonial in Greenbriar, we arrive prepared for what your chimney is likely to need.

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Schedule Your Chimney Liner & Rebuild Service in Brick Today

Call (609) 657-3371 now. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll schedule your free camera inspection and written estimate at a time that works for you, and you’ll get photos you can see, a plain-English verdict, and a price that doesn’t change. We’ve served Brick and the Shore for over 42 years. We’re not going anywhere, and neither is our 90-Day Done Right Promise. Done right, and we stand behind it.

Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Brick since 1984.