Chimney flashing repair for homes in Boca Del Mar
We separate flashing leaks from crown, cap and roofing leaks, so you pay for the part that failed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Marks and gaps that suggest flashing failure
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
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Flashing work sized to the roof and chimney
Lifting shingles around the stack
On an asphalt shingle roof, the shingles around the chimney are usually lifted rather than torn off. The old step pieces slide out and new ones go in, each tucked under its course. The counter flashing then comes down over them from the brick.
Shingles that have gone brittle may crack as they are lifted. When that seems likely, we say so beforehand and list replacement shingles as a separate item. Keep any spare bundles from the original roof if you have them. They help the area around the chimney blend with the rest of the roof.
Water from the top is a separate question
A wet ceiling next to the chimney is often blamed on flashing. Water can also enter at the top, through a cracked crown or a missing cap, and run down inside the stack before it shows near the roof line. The stain can look the same either way.
Our assessment checks the top as well as the junction, so the flashing is not replaced for a problem it did not cause. If the top needs work, it is a separate line on the estimate. You can then decide on each part with the reason for it in front of you.
Rusted steel at the roof line
Rust streaks on the roofing below a chimney can start at pinholes in old steel flashing. Once its coating wears off, the metal thins at folds and laps first. A piece that looks whole from the ground can be soft enough to push a screwdriver through.
We check the metal by hand where we can reach it. Rusted pieces are listed for replacement rather than coated over, because paint does not restore lost metal. If the rust is limited to one face, the scope can be limited to that face as well.
Looking at flashing after a strong storm
After a strong storm, it is worth looking at the chimney from the ground. Wind can lift the edges of counter flashing, loosen pieces at the corners and bend metal that was already weak. Damage may not leak until the next heavy rain.
Look for metal standing away from the brick, pieces hanging loose or roofing disturbed near the chimney. Stay off the roof and away from anything hanging. If you see damage, describe it when you call, and we will look at the flashing and the top during the visit.
Included in your chimney flashing scope
- Lap direction on joined pieces
- Shingle condition next to the stack
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Openings covered at the end of each day
Flashing questions before you book in Boca Del Mar
Does flashing on a stucco chimney work differently?
The counter flashing has to meet cement plaster rather than brick joints. It may be set into a cut in the stucco or finished against a stop. Cracked stucco near the roof line is checked first, and stucco repair is priced separately.
Does the flashing need checking if the fireplace is not used?
Yes. The chimney still passes through the roof, and the flashing keeps water out whatever happens in the firebox. An unused chimney can leak for a long time unnoticed, so a look during a maintenance visit is worthwhile.
Can one side of the flashing be fixed without the others?
Yes, if the other faces are sound. The new pieces have to lap correctly into the old ones at each corner. If the old corners are too worn to join, we explain why the work should extend around them.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo