Flashing repair at the roof and chimney joint in Broadview Park
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
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Flashing problems we look for in Broadview Park
- Dark or soft roof deck by the chimney
- Broken tiles around the chimney base
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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Chimney flashing repair in Broadview Park, explained
Step flashing follows the roofing courses
On a shingle roof, the sides of a chimney are usually flashed with separate step pieces. Each piece sits under one course of roofing and over the piece below it. Water running down the slope is handed from one piece to the next and back onto the roof.
The Florida Building Code allows sidewall flashing by the step method or a continuous angle piece. For chimneys on shingle roofs, it points to the shingle maker's instructions. We read the roofing in place before choosing. Tell us if the roof was replaced recently, since new roofing sometimes goes over old step pieces.
Layers of roof cement and caulk
A chimney junction can end up carrying more patch than metal. Roof cement, caulk and fabric get added after each leak until nobody can see how the original pieces were laid. The patch may slow water for a while, but it also hides the lap that failed.
We treat old patch as evidence. Where we can tell what sits beneath it without removal, we say so. Where we cannot, the estimate states that removal may reveal more. It also explains how any extra work would be priced and approved before it goes ahead.
Flashing checks during maintenance visits
Maintenance visits in Broadview Park are a chance to look at the flashing before it leaks. The sealant along the reglet, the ends of laps and any exposed fasteners can be checked while we are already at the chimney for other work.
A small gap found early can often be resealed as a minor item. The same gap left alone can let water into the deck for a season before a stain appears inside. When we note something during a maintenance visit, we tell you what we saw and whether it needs attention now or can wait.
Flashing work in Broadview Park follows the roof in place
Every flashing job in Broadview Park is sized to the chimney and roof in front of us. Two houses on the same street can need very different work, because the roofing, the metal and past repairs differ. That is why we do not quote from a description alone.
The free inspection gives us what we need to write a specific scope. If you already have a quote from elsewhere, keep it handy. We can explain where our findings agree with it and where they differ, and why.
Scope notes for chimney flashing work
- Reglet condition and sealant
- Roofing lifted and restored at the chimney
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
- Access plan for roof height and pitch
Asked often about chimney flashing
How do you know the flashing is the source of the water?
We compare where the water appears with what we see at the junction, in the attic and at the top of the chimney. When the evidence is unclear, a hose water test may help if the job calls for it. The findings say what points where.
What if my roofer says the chimney is causing the leak?
Our check covers the roof junction, the chimney top and the surrounding roofing, and then we explain the findings. If the flashing is sound, we say so plainly. The findings are written so you can share them with the roofer.
What happens if you find soft roof deck under the flashing?
We stop and show you before doing anything more. Replacing the soft section is a separate item, and we explain whether our team or a roofer should handle it. Nothing extra goes ahead until you approve it.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo