NJ HIC #13VH09585700 44 Banta Ave, Pompton Plains, NJ Call (973) 460-8271 for a roof or chimney estimate
New plywood deck with ice and water barrier around a chimney during a re-roof
Roof leak repair · Morris, Passaic & Bergen County

Roof leak repair in North Jersey

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  • Roof and chimney leaks fixed by one crew
  • Photos of the cause and the fix
  • NJ HIC #13VH09585700
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NJ LICENSEDCONTRACTOR HIC

NJ Licensed Home Improvement Contractor, HIC #13VH09585700.

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CAPITAL TNEW JERSEY

America’s Reliable Trusted Roofer Since 2017.

LOCAL ROOFER FAMILY OWNED

A local, family-owned roofer based at Pompton Plains. Serving all New Jersey.

“They repaired my chimney that was worn out and leaking, in a timely manner and at a very reasonable price. Very neat and clean job.”
Aris L. · Google review, Nov 2025 · Chimney leak
When to call

Where North Jersey roofs leak

Brick chimney on a colonial with a new roof, Teaneck

Around the chimney

Cracked crowns, open mortar joints and failed step or counter-flashing. In older capes and colonials this is the leak we find most often.

Vent pipes coming through a shingle roof

Plumbing vent boots

The rubber collar cracks in the sun after 10–15 years and water runs down the pipe into the bathroom ceiling.

Gutter filled with debris along a roofline

Valleys

Where two slopes meet, leaves pile up and water runs heaviest.

Chimney with a new cap during a re-roof, Cliffside Park

Wall and dormer flashing

Where a roof meets siding, missing or rusted step flashing lets rain behind the wall.

Two skylights in a shingle roof, Somerset

Skylights

Old curb flashing or a failed seal on the glass. See skylights.

Icicles hanging from the edge of a roof

Ice dams

Snow melts over a warm attic, refreezes at the gutter, and backs water under the shingles. See attic ventilation.

What to expect

How we find and fix a roof leak

Large tree blown over in a yard after a storm
Step 01

Ask where and when

Does it leak in every rain, only in wind-driven rain, or only when snow melts? That tells us a lot before we climb.

Wooden rafters inside an attic
Step 02

Check the attic

Water stains on the rafters and decking usually point uphill to the source.

Roofer standing on a roof looking over the work
Step 03

Inspect the roof

Flashing, boots, valleys, the chimney, nails that have backed out.

Top-down drone view of a new blue-grey shingle roof
Step 04

Show you

Photos on your phone and a written price for the repair.

Roofer kneeling on a shingle roof with a nail gun
Step 05

Fix the cause

New flashing bent on site, new boots, chimney repointing or a new crown if that's the source. We don't just caulk over it.

Roofer removing damaged shingles
Step 06

Stop the water first if needed

If it's raining into the house, we tarp the area and come back to repair it properly. See emergency roof repair.

House with blue siding, a brick chimney and a downspout
Why it matters

Roof or chimney? Why a roofer who is also a mason helps

Most chimney leaks need two trades: a roofer for the flashing and a mason for the brick and crown. When they're different companies, each one can blame the other. Our crew started in masonry before roofing, so we fix the flashing and the chimney in the same visit. See chimney flashing & crown repair.

Tall exterior brick chimney rebuilt by Capital T, Sparta
Recent work

A recent leak repair

Chimney leak, North Jersey, Oct 2026: "My chimney was leaking and needed repair. Communication was great and work was completed in a timely manner." (Amy O., Google review)

Man pointing at a tablet outdoors
Warranty

Warranty

Warranty terms are written on your estimate.

Cost

What affects the cost of a leak repair

Typical ranges in the cost guide

Roof cost guide for NJ
  • Where the leak is (a vent boot is small; a chimney crown or valley is more)
  • Whether wet decking or insulation has to be replaced
  • Roof height and pitch
  • Whether we tarp first
  • Masonry work on the chimney
FAQ

Roof leak questions

The stain is on my ceiling. Is the leak right above it?

Often not. Water runs along rafters and the deck before it drips. That's why we start in the attic and work uphill.

My roof is only a few years old. Why is it leaking?

Usually flashing: at the chimney, a wall or a skylight. Shingles on a newer roof rarely fail on their own. We'll find it and tell you if it's an installation defect you should raise with the original installer.

Can you fix a leak in the rain?

We can tarp in the rain to stop the water. The permanent repair needs a dry roof.

Is it the roof or the chimney?

We check both. Water through the brick, a cracked crown or a missing cap can look exactly like a roof leak. We fix whichever it is.

Will caulk fix it?

Rarely for long. Sealant is a short-term patch. We replace the failed flashing or boot.

Does insurance pay for leak repairs?

Sudden damage from a storm often is covered; slow wear usually isn't. We give you photos and a written scope for your claim. See storm damage.

How fast can you come?

For an active leak we aim for the same or next day.

Where we work

Based in Pompton Plains. Working across North Jersey.

Our crew drives out from Banta Ave every morning. These are the counties we work in most.

Our home town: Pompton Plains & Pequannock. We also take jobs in the rest of New Jersey; call to check your town.

Map of the five North Jersey counties Capital T serves: Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Sussex, with the base in Pompton Plains County lines: US Census Bureau
Free estimate

Get a leak repair estimate

Photos of what we find and a written price. No pressure to sign.

  • We look at the roof and the chimney
  • Written, line-by-line price
  • Repair first, if a repair will hold
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