Flashing repair at the roof and chimney joint in Ives Estates
We find the failing part of the roof junction first, then repair the flashing with laps that shed water.
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Clues that point to the roof junction flashing
- Water stain on the ceiling beside the chimney
- Gaps along the top edge of the metal
- Cracked sealant along the mortar joint
- Broken tiles around the chimney base
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Keeping water out at the chimney flashing
A family team at your roof line
We are a family-owned, locally owned company, and the people who assess your flashing in Ives Estates are part of our own team. The person who explains the findings can answer questions about the work, because the same team does it.
Tell us how you prefer to hear about findings, on site or afterward, and who else in the household should be there. Upfront pricing and no hidden fees mean the estimate is the conversation, not the start of a negotiation. If something is unclear, ask, and we will go through it again.
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.
Copper flashing and how it changes color
Copper is a durable flashing metal, and brick industry guidance lists it for chimney work. It changes color as it weathers, and water running off it can leave green streaks on brick or roofing below. Some owners like the look and some do not.
If you are considering copper for a chimney in Ives Estates, tell us how you feel about staining before you approve. We explain where runoff from the new metal would travel on your roof. If staining would be a concern, another metal may suit your chimney better, and the estimate can show both choices.
Water that appears without rain
If water or a damp patch appears near the chimney on a dry day, the flashing is probably not the cause. Flashing keeps out rain. Water without rain may come from plumbing, cooling equipment, condensation or something else in the attic.
Tell us if you have seen dampness in dry weather. We still check the flashing, but we also say when the evidence points away from the chimney. That can save you from paying for a roof junction repair that would not change anything.
The flashing scope, item by item
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Access plan for roof height and pitch
- Written record of the completed work
Chimney flashing answers for Ives Estates homes
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.
Does a new roof come with new chimney flashing?
Not necessarily. Some roofers replace the base pieces and leave the counter flashing, and some reuse old metal. Ask your roofer what is planned for the chimney. We can assess the counter flashing before the new roofing goes on.
Does flashing on a stucco chimney work differently?
The counter flashing has to meet cement plaster rather than brick joints. It may be set into a cut in the stucco or finished against a stop. Cracked stucco near the roof line is checked first, and stucco repair is priced separately.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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