Repairing chimney counter flashing in Coral Gables
Reseal, reset or reflash, chosen from what we find at your chimney rather than from a price list.
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Marks and gaps that suggest flashing failure
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
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Flashing work sized to the roof and chimney
Flashing during a roof replacement
A roof replacement is a convenient time to deal with chimney flashing, because the roofing is already off around the stack. It is also a time when old metal gets reused without a close look. Ask your roofer early how the chimney will be handled.
If the roofer plans to leave the counter flashing in place, we can assess it before the new roofing goes on. Where both trades will work at the chimney, we agree who installs which layer. That keeps the base metal and the counter metal from falling outside both scopes.
Checking the flashing from the ground
A pair of binoculars shows a lot from the yard. Look where the chimney meets the roof for lifted metal edges, dark gaps along the top of the counter flashing and rust streaks on the roofing below. Look also for heavy smears of black roof cement.
Stay off the roof, especially if it is tile or wet. Tile can crack underfoot, and a wet slope is a fall risk. Write down which face showed what. Those notes help us know where to look first during the free inspection.
Comparing two flashing proposals
When two proposals for the same chimney in Coral Gables differ widely, the difference usually sits in the scope rather than the price per piece. One may reseal the existing metal while the other replaces it. One may include the roofing around the chimney while the other leaves it out.
Line the two up face by face. Check which metal each names, how the counter flashing is held and what each says about the roofing. If our estimate is unclear on any of those points, ask and we will clarify it in writing before you choose.
Approve flashing work on the evidence
For a home in Coral Gables, flashing work should be approved on what was found at the chimney, not on a general fear of leaks. Each item in our estimate is tied to something we saw or to a condition we could not rule out. The findings say which is which.
If a line seems to rest on guesswork, ask about it. We would rather explain a recommendation twice than have you approve work you do not understand. Items you decline can be noted as advised and left for later, with the reasons written down.
Checked at the roof junction before quoting flashing
- Uphill face and back pan
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Underlayment at the chimney face
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
Flashing questions we hear in Coral Gables
Which metal do you use for new chimney flashing?
We choose it for the chimney and the roof, and brick industry guidance favors stainless steel or copper for chimney work. The code sets a minimum thickness for metal flashing. The estimate names the metal, so you know what goes on before you approve.
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.
Do you need to cut into the brick to fix the flashing?
Sometimes. Counter flashing is usually set into a mortar joint, and if the old joint is too worn to hold it, a fresh reglet is cut. The dust is controlled and cleaned up, and any repointing beyond the reglet is a separate item.
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- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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