Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Beverly Heights

Fasteners driven through the metal

Exposed nail heads in flashing are a weak point. A fastener driven through the face of the metal, rather than hidden under the next course or lap, leaves a hole that depends on its seal. When that seal fails, water follows the nail.

We look for face-nailed pieces and for base metal fastened into the brick. The roofing maker's instructions decide how and where base pieces are fastened. Where fastener holes are part of the problem, the estimate explains how the new pieces will be secured instead.

What to mention when you book

A few details make the first visit more useful. Share what you know, even if some answers are rough guesses.

If you have papers from past roof or chimney work, keep them handy for the visit. We use them as background and still check the junction in person, because a past invoice cannot show how the metal looks today.

• Where the water or stain appears inside the house
• Whether it shows during rain or some time after
• The roof covering and roughly when it was installed
• Any earlier repair at the chimney and who did it

Seeing the old metal before it goes

Some people like to see the flashing that came off their chimney. Rusted laps, short corners and nail holes explain the leak better than any description. If you would like to see them, ask before the work starts.

We set the old pieces aside at the end of the job so you can look at them. Afterward they are hauled away with the rest of the debris. The written record of the work also describes what was found when the old metal came out.

A small opening caught early

A counter flashing edge that has just started to pull away is a small repair when caught early. So is a short length of failed sealant. The same opening left for a long time can soften the deck and stain the ceiling.

If you notice something small, it is worth a look while it is still small. We tell you honestly if it can wait until another visit or whether it should be dealt with now. A minor reseal is priced as a minor reseal, not packaged into a larger job.