Chimney flashing repair for homes in Deerfield Beach
Old roof cement is treated as evidence rather than a repair before any new flashing is proposed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Flashing problems we look for in Deerfield Beach
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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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.
What the workmanship warranty covers
Our flashing work carries a workmanship warranty. It covers the flashing we installed and the way we installed it, as described in the written record. It does not extend to parts of the roof or chimney that were outside the agreed scope.
That is one reason the scope matters. If the estimate says the crown or the masonry face was left as found, the warranty follows that line. Ask us before you approve how a later leak would be looked at, and we will explain how we separate our work from other sources.
What reflashing a chimney involves
Reflashing means taking out the old base and counter flashing and installing a new, lapped set. The roofing around the chimney is lifted, the old metal comes out and the reglet is cleaned or recut. New pieces go in from the bottom of the slope upward.
The roofing is then restored around the new base pieces, and the counter flashing is set and sealed into the joint. When the estimate says reflash, it should also say what happens to the roofing and the reglet. Ask about both before you approve.
When the gap keeps widening
Flashing can bridge a gap between a chimney and a roof, but it cannot hold a chimney that is still moving. If the gap at the roof line keeps growing, or the chimney has started to lean, the cause is structural rather than a flashing failure.
Tell us if you have noticed the gap change over time at your home in Deerfield Beach. We look for cracks in the stack and signs of movement below the roof. If movement is the issue, we say so before quoting flashing, because new metal would tear again as the chimney shifts.
What we look at before reflashing in Deerfield Beach
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Mortar above and beside the reglet
- Openings covered at the end of each day
Flashing repair questions, answered plainly
What separates step flashing from counter flashing on a chimney?
Step flashing is the set of base pieces woven into the roofing along the sloped sides. Counter flashing comes down from the brick and covers the top of those pieces. The two overlap rather than join, so each stays with its own surface.
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.
Will the new sealant line match my mortar color?
It may not match exactly at first. We can discuss a sealant color closer to the mortar, and new mortar at a recut joint may tone down as it weathers. Water tightness comes first, but tell us if appearance matters.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo