Flashing repair at the roof and chimney joint in Hallandale Beach
A free inspection, findings in plain words and a written flashing scope you approve before any metal comes off.
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- Available for same-day service
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- Family owned and run
What failing flashing looks like from indoors
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
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How our team handles flashing in Hallandale Beach
Watching the junction after the repair
After new flashing goes in, the best test is the next heavy rain. Check the attic and the ceiling near the chimney during and after that rain, if you can do so safely. Dry framing and no new marks are what you want to see.
Existing stains may take a while to fade or may need repainting, so judge by whether the mark grows. If water appears again, tell us promptly. A hose water test may help at that point when the job calls for it, and we explain what the workmanship warranty covers before any further work.
Scheduling flashing work around rain
Flashing work opens the roof at the chimney, so the weather on the day matters. Sealants also have conditions for application and curing, set by their makers. A forecast of heavy rain may move the date.
We tell you as early as we can if the weather changes the plan. If rain arrives during the job, the open area is covered before work stops. We would rather reschedule than leave an opening exposed or apply sealant to wet surfaces against the product instructions.
Clear a path to the attic hatch
During the free inspection we may ask to look in the attic around the chimney. It helps to know where the hatch is and to clear the space beneath it. Move anything fragile away from the ladder spot.
If the hatch is in a closet, empty enough of it for a ladder to stand. Tell us if the attic has no floor near the chimney or if access is difficult, and we will plan for it. A short look from the hatch can confirm whether water is reaching the framing beside the stack.
When water is pouring in now
If water is coming through a ceiling beside the chimney right now, the first steps are inside the house. Move furniture and valuables away, set out containers and keep people clear of any wet ceiling that sags. Turn off power to a wet light fixture at the panel if you can reach it safely.
Our 24/7 emergency line is there for urgent situations like this. We can talk through what to do until the roof can be reached safely. The permanent flashing repair comes after the water is under control, and it is scoped and approved like any other job.
Flashing details listed before you approve
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Wall joint beside an exterior chimney
- Protection for roof, yard and windows
- Written record of the completed work
Flashing questions before you book in Hallandale Beach
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.
Will you need to go into the attic?
It helps if the attic is reachable. Stains, damp framing or wet insulation beside the chimney tell us a lot about where water gets in. Please clear a path to the hatch. If there is no access, we work from the roof and the rooms below.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo