Repairing chimney counter flashing in North Bay Village
Water kept out where the chimney meets the roof, with a written record of each piece we replaced.
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Signs the chimney flashing is letting water in
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
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Where flashing repair starts and stops
Higher pieces lap over lower ones
Metal on a roof sheds water the same way roofing does. The piece higher on the slope goes over the piece below it, not under. Where sections join along a long side, the upper section should cover the lower one by a real overlap rather than a butt joint filled with sealant.
A lap installed the wrong way round sends water straight into the seam. It can look tidy from the ground and still leak in heavy rain. We check the direction of each lap we can reach, and we explain any we could not see without opening more roofing.
When the evidence does not point at flashing
Sometimes the evidence does not single out the flashing. Water could be coming through the roof beside the chimney, the top of the stack or the masonry face. In that case the job starts as a leak investigation rather than a flashing repair.
We say which of these we could rule out during the visit and which remain open. A hose water test may help when the job calls for it, worked from the lowest point upward. Once the flashing is confirmed as the path, the repair scope is written for it alone.
Stepped counter flashing on the sloped sides
Along the sides of a chimney the roof line climbs, but the mortar joints stay level. Counter flashing on those faces is usually cut in steps, so each section can turn into its own joint and still cover the base pieces below. Each step laps over the one beneath it.
A single long strip run at an angle across the brick cannot sit in a joint along its length. It ends up held by sealant alone. We check how the side counter flashing was cut, and we explain whether stepped sections would suit the brick coursing on your chimney.
Planning roof access for flashing work
Reaching a chimney safely in North Bay Village depends on roof pitch, height, surface and what sits below. A steep tile roof on a second story needs a different setup from a low shingle roof. Access affects how long the job takes and what equipment comes on the visit.
Tell us when you book about the height of the roof and anything under the chimney, such as a pool deck, planters or a skylight. If ladders have to stand in a particular spot, let us know about gates, pets and parked cars. We plan access before the day of the work, not on arrival.
Your free flashing inspection looks at
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Mortar above and beside the reglet
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Workmanship warranty on installed flashing
Questions about flashing repair
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.
Do you lift and replace the tiles or shingles around the chimney?
We lift and restore the roofing next to the chimney as part of the flashing work. If pieces break or are too worn to reuse, replacements are listed as a separate item. Wider roofing work is a job for a roofer, and we say where our scope stops.
Can flashing be fixed while it is raining?
The roof has to be opened at the chimney, and sealants need dry surfaces, so heavy rain usually moves the date. If rain arrives partway through, we cover the open area before stopping. In an urgent situation, we can talk through temporary steps.
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