Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Brickell Key
Any roofing we open is covered before we leave for the day, and the debris goes with us when we finish.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What failing flashing looks like from indoors
- Water stain on the ceiling beside the chimney
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Stain returning after an earlier patch
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
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Flashing work sized to the roof and chimney
Where the code expects flashing
The Florida Building Code asks for flashing wherever roofing is interrupted or ends. It names wall and roof intersections and roof openings, and a chimney is both at once. The purpose written into the code is plain: keep water out of the wall and roof at those joints.
Where the flashing is metal, the code calls for corrosion-resistant metal no thinner than its table allows. We use metal that meets that table. Tell us if a past repair used a thin or unknown sheet, and we will check how it has held up before deciding whether it stays.
Identify the roof covering before anything else
Flashing repair on homes in Brickell Key starts with one question: what is the roof made of? Shingle, clay tile, concrete tile, metal panel and low-slope membrane each meet a chimney in a different way. The right metal pieces and the right order of work follow from that answer.
If you know the roof covering and its maker, tell us when you call. If you do not, that is fine, because we identify it during the free inspection. The estimate then names the covering and describes how it will be opened and restored at the chimney.
Water that appears without rain
If water or a damp patch appears near the chimney on a dry day, the flashing is probably not the cause. Flashing keeps out rain. Water without rain may come from plumbing, cooling equipment, condensation or something else in the attic.
Tell us if you have seen dampness in dry weather. We still check the flashing, but we also say when the evidence points away from the chimney. That can save you from paying for a roof junction repair that would not change anything.
Asking for a second look
If a quote for your home in Brickell Key says the whole chimney needs reflashing and you are unsure, a second look is reasonable. We check the junction on our own terms and tell you what we find, whether or not it agrees with the earlier advice.
Bring any earlier estimate or notes to the visit. We explain where our findings match and where they differ. Sometimes a full reflash is the right answer. Sometimes a smaller repair will do. Either way, you get the reasons in writing.
Checked at the roof junction before quoting flashing
- Flashing metal named in writing
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Attic framing beside the chimney
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Flashing questions we hear in Brickell Key
Can flashing be fixed while it is raining?
The roof has to be opened at the chimney, and sealants need dry surfaces, so heavy rain usually moves the date. If rain arrives partway through, we cover the open area before stopping. In an urgent situation, we can talk through temporary steps.
What does the flashing workmanship warranty cover?
It covers the flashing we installed and the way we installed it, as described in the written record. Parts of the roof or chimney outside the agreed scope are not included, which is why the scope is written out face by face.
Can I see what failed on the old flashing?
Yes. Ask before the work starts and we set the old pieces aside so you can see the rusted laps or short corners. The written record of the work also describes what we found when the old metal came out.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo