When it comes to chimney leaks, most people don’t realize how fast a little drip of chimney water can turn into major damage inside your house. Water has a way of seeping through bricks, mortar joints, flashing, shingles, and crowns, creating stains on the ceiling, mold in the attic or basement, and even rust in the firebox.
At GMT Home Services, we bring more than a decade of hands-on experience, serving over 3,000 families across Connecticut. Our team is CSIA-certified and follows NFPA safety standards, so every chimney repair and inspection is completed with precision, professionalism, and care.
A leaking chimney isn’t always obvious until it’s too late. Our technicians carefully inspect your chimney crown, flashing, mortar, and brick surface to find the exact source of the leak. Common causes include:
Each chimney leak is different, which is why we don’t guess—we verify the source with careful testing (sometimes even with a garden hose simulation) before recommending repairs.
Most homeowners call us after spotting damage inside their home. Look out for:
If you notice these, don’t wait—fixing leaks early prevents expensive repairing and waterproofing later.
Water stains on your ceiling or a damp fireplace? Most homeowners don’t realize chimney leaks often start with small cracks in the crown or loose flashing. Left untreated, it can spread to your roof, attic, and walls. Our CSIA-certified experts quickly find and fix the source—before it causes bigger damage.
Unchecked chimney leaking can cause problems that spread beyond the chimney itself:
Water doesn’t just stay put—it spreads, pools, and creates hidden dangers throughout your home.
At GMT Home Services, we don’t just patch—we fix leaks at their source with durable solutions designed to last. Our services include:
We use cement-based crowns, weather-resistant sealants, and waterproofing materials installed carefully to withstand New England rain, snow, wind, and ice. Every repair is done with precision, keeping your fireplace, attic, and walls safe and dry.
Not all contractors are chimney specialists. Our team is CSIA and NFPA certified, serving Connecticut homeowners with proven repair methods, high-quality materials, and careful waterproofing. When your family’s safety is on the line, trust a chimney repair company with local expertise and thousands of successful fixes.
The best way to reduce the cost to repair a leaking chimney is prevention. Our team helps homeowners avoid damage with:
Being proactive is the most cost-effective way to protect your roof, walls, ceilings, and home from water intrusion.
Worried about the cost to repair a leaking chimney? Every home is different, but catching leaks early is always more affordable than repairing major roof and masonry damage later. With 12+ years of experience and over 3,000 families served, we provide honest inspections and clear estimates—so you know what to expect.
If your chimney is leaking, don’t climb up and try to fix it yourself—water problems are often deeper than the surface. From chimney crowns to flashing repair, GMT Home Services is the trusted chimney leak repair company homeowners call first.Peace of Mind Starts with GMT—Certified. Experienced. Trusted.
Signs include water stains on ceilings, moisture in the firebox, or damp odors. Our CSIA-certified team inspects crowns, flashing, and masonry to verify chimney leaks.
Yes. Chimney leaking often spreads to shingles, attic spaces, and ceilings, leading to costly roof repairs if not fixed promptly.
Common causes include cracked crowns, damaged flashing, loose mortar, or bricks absorbing rain and snow. We’ve repaired thousands of such issues for homeowners.
We carefully run a garden hose, inspect flashing, crown, and flue tile, and verify moisture points around the chimney and roof edge.
Yes. Most leaks are fixed with sealant, mortar repair, flashing replacement, or waterproofing—without full rebuilds.
Properly installed metal flashing seals the roof-to-chimney joint, blocking rain, wind-driven water, and debris from entering your home.
That means cracks in bricks or mortar are channeling water down. Repairing and waterproofing the masonry quickly prevents further damage.
Yes. Professional-grade waterproofing keeps masonry dry, stops condensation, and protects the crown, walls, and firebox for years.
