Flashing repair at the roof and chimney joint in Kendall West
Water kept out where the chimney meets the roof, with a written record of each piece we replaced.
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Clues that point to the roof junction flashing
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Rust streaks on roofing below the chimney
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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The roof junction flashing, face by face
Lifting shingles around the stack
On an asphalt shingle roof, the shingles around the chimney are usually lifted rather than torn off. The old step pieces slide out and new ones go in, each tucked under its course. The counter flashing then comes down over them from the brick.
Shingles that have gone brittle may crack as they are lifted. When that seems likely, we say so beforehand and list replacement shingles as a separate item. Keep any spare bundles from the original roof if you have them. They help the area around the chimney blend with the rest of the roof.
An open roof at the end of the day
Some flashing jobs take more than one working day, especially when tile has to come up or a reglet has to be recut. Roofing left open overnight invites water in. When work stops for the day, any opening at the chimney is covered before we leave.
The estimate says whether the job is expected to run past one day. If weather changes the plan partway through, we tell you what is covered, what is finished and what remains. You should not have to guess the state of your roof between visits.
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 work in Kendall West follows the roof in place
Every flashing job in Kendall West is sized to the chimney and roof in front of us. Two houses on the same street can need very different work, because the roofing, the metal and past repairs differ. That is why we do not quote from a description alone.
The free inspection gives us what we need to write a specific scope. If you already have a quote from elsewhere, keep it handy. We can explain where our findings agree with it and where they differ, and why.
What a flashing quote in Kendall West should name
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Lap direction on joined pieces
- Old roof cement cleaned back or removed
- Workmanship warranty on installed flashing
What people ask about chimney flashing
Does flashing repair mean the roof has to come off?
No. The work reaches only the roofing next to the chimney, which is lifted, set aside and put back around the new metal. If that roofing is too worn to reuse, we say so in the estimate and explain the options before you approve.
Is resealing enough, or does the flashing need replacing?
That depends on the metal. If the pieces are sound and lapped correctly, and only the sealant has failed, a reseal can be the right repair. Rusted, short or wrongly lapped metal needs replacing, and we explain which applies after the inspection.
Is there a charge for the flashing inspection in Kendall West?
No. We do not charge for the inspection or for the written estimate it produces. You pay only for flashing work you approve, at the figure in the estimate, with no hidden fees added later.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo