Chimney flashing repair for homes in Lauderhill
Clear boundaries between flashing, masonry and roofing work, written down before anyone lifts a tile or shingle.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What failing flashing looks like from indoors
- Water stain on the ceiling beside the chimney
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
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How our team handles flashing in Lauderhill
Reading the attic framing beside the chimney
If your attic is reachable, look at the framing and roof deck where the chimney passes through. Dark stains, damp wood or rusted nails beside the brick suggest water getting past the roof junction. Stains only on the chimney side may point higher up the stack.
Step only on framing, use a good light and keep away from wiring. Note which face of the chimney shows the marks and whether they were wet or dry. Tell us what you found when you book, because it helps us plan which faces to open first.
Brick damage right at the roof line
The bricks just above the roof line can stay wet longer than the rest of the chimney, because runoff and splash from the roof keep hitting them. Over time their faces may flake or their joints may wash out, right where the counter flashing is set.
We check those courses closely. If the brick is sound, the counter flashing goes back into its joint. If faces are breaking away, the brick work is listed separately, and we explain whether it should happen before the new flashing goes in.
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 Lauderhill. 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.
The joint between chimney and siding
Where an outside chimney meets the siding or stucco of the house, there is a vertical joint that should be closed with flashing, sealant or both. That joint often gets forgotten because it is not on the roof.
If it opens, water can run behind the wall covering and show up inside near the fireplace. We check it along with the roof flashing and describe what we find. Resealing it is a small item, while repairs to the wall covering itself are a separate trade.
Checked at the roof junction before quoting flashing
- Underlayment at the chimney face
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Written record of the completed work
Flashing questions we hear in Lauderhill
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 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.
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
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo