Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Allapattah
Clear boundaries between flashing, masonry and roofing work, written down before anyone lifts a tile or shingle.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Flashing problems we look for in Allapattah
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Cracked sealant along the mortar joint
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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Chimney flashing repair in Allapattah, explained
Higher pieces lap over lower ones
Metal on a roof sheds water the same way roofing does. The piece higher on the slope goes over the piece below it, not under. Where sections join along a long side, the upper section should cover the lower one by a real overlap rather than a butt joint filled with sealant.
A lap installed the wrong way round sends water straight into the seam. It can look tidy from the ground and still leak in heavy rain. We check the direction of each lap we can reach, and we explain any we could not see without opening more roofing.
Approving the flashing work within the window
The free inspection in Allapattah gives you findings and a written estimate before anything is decided. If you approve the flashing work within 72 hours of your free inspection, 10% comes off that service. The window counts from the inspection at your own home.
You do not have to decide on the spot. Read the estimate, ask about any line you are unsure of and compare it with other proposals if you wish. The offer is simply there for people who have the answers they need and want to go ahead.
Watching the junction after the repair
After new flashing goes in, the best test is the next heavy rain. Check the attic and the ceiling near the chimney during and after that rain, if you can do so safely. Dry framing and no new marks are what you want to see.
Existing stains may take a while to fade or may need repainting, so judge by whether the mark grows. If water appears again, tell us promptly. A hose water test may help at that point when the job calls for it, and we explain what the workmanship warranty covers before any further work.
Copper flashing and how it changes color
Copper is a durable flashing metal, and brick industry guidance lists it for chimney work. It changes color as it weathers, and water running off it can leave green streaks on brick or roofing below. Some owners like the look and some do not.
If you are considering copper for a chimney in Allapattah, tell us how you feel about staining before you approve. We explain where runoff from the new metal would travel on your roof. If staining would be a concern, another metal may suit your chimney better, and the estimate can show both choices.
Line items in a flashing proposal
- Counter flashing and its mortar joint
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Attic framing beside the chimney
- Separate pricing for any added item
Asked often about chimney flashing
How long does chimney flashing repair take in Allapattah?
It depends on the roof covering, the number of faces and whether a reglet has to be recut. A single face on a shingle roof is quicker than a full reflash on tile. The estimate gives the expected duration for your job.
Is there a discount on chimney flashing work?
Yes. When you give the go-ahead inside 72 hours of your free inspection, 10% comes off the flashing work. The window counts from the inspection at your home, and nobody will press you to decide sooner than you are ready.
Can you repair flashing where a metal roof meets the chimney?
Yes, with details that follow the panel profile and the roofing maker's instructions. We identify the panel type first. If cutting or refitting panels is better done by a roofer, the estimate says so and shows where our part of the work ends.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo