The chimney flashing at your roof line, repaired in Homestead Base
Our family team explains what the flashing needs in Homestead Base and leaves the decision with you.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Flashing trouble you may notice in Homestead Base
- Water stain on the ceiling beside the chimney
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
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Chimney flashing repair in Homestead Base, explained
Metal moves with sun and shade
Metal flashing heats up in sun and cools in shade and rain, and it grows and shrinks a little each time. Long pieces move more than short ones. A detail that fixes the metal rigidly at both ends can tear its own seal or pull out of its joint.
That is one reason step flashing comes in separate pieces and counter flashing laps over rather than joining the base metal. We lay out the new pieces so they can move without opening a path for water. The estimate describes the pieces and the laps, so you can see how they are arranged.
Seeing the old metal before it goes
Some people like to see the flashing that came off their chimney. Rusted laps, short corners and nail holes explain the leak better than any description. If you would like to see them, ask before the work starts.
We set the old pieces aside at the end of the job so you can look at them. Afterward they are hauled away with the rest of the debris. The written record of the work also describes what was found when the old metal came out.
Protecting the inside during a water check
Most flashing work happens outdoors, but a hose water test or a look at the attic brings us inside. We lay down protection where we walk and around the area where water may appear during a test. Furniture near the chimney breast may need moving.
Tell us about floors or finishes in your home in Homestead Base that need special care. If a test is planned, we explain beforehand where water might show and how it will be caught. Any wet area inside is dried and cleaned before we leave.
When matching tile is hard to find
Clay and concrete tiles come in many profiles and colors, and some are no longer made. If tiles near the chimney break during the work, finding exact matches can take time. Salvaged tiles from elsewhere on the roof are sometimes an option.
We talk about this before starting, not after a tile cracks. The estimate says how many spare tiles, if any, you have and what happens if more are needed. If a close match is the best available, you decide whether it is acceptable before it goes on the roof.
What we look at before reflashing in Homestead Base
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Attic framing beside the chimney
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Separate pricing for any added item
Your flashing repair questions
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.
How is the roof protected overnight if the job runs long?
Any opening at the chimney is covered before we leave each day. The estimate says whether the job is expected to run past one day, and we tell you what state the roof is in between visits.
Can one side of the flashing be fixed without the others?
Yes, if the other faces are sound. The new pieces have to lap correctly into the old ones at each corner. If the old corners are too worn to join, we explain why the work should extend around them.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo