The chimney flashing at your roof line, repaired in Overtown
We separate flashing leaks from crown, cap and roofing leaks, so you pay for the part that failed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Marks and gaps that suggest flashing failure
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
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How our team handles flashing in Overtown
Repairing a single face
Water often gets in at one face of a chimney rather than all four. When the evidence points at one side and the other faces are sound, the repair can be limited to that side. The new pieces then have to lap correctly into the old ones at each corner.
We explain how the new metal will tie into what stays. If the old corners are too worn to join, we say so and suggest extending the work around the corner. A partial repair should still leave a complete, lapped junction, not a new face bolted onto an old one.
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 Overtown, 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.
Other roof openings next to the chimney
Plumbing vents, skylights and other openings are sometimes close to the chimney. Each has its own flashing, and a leak from one can show up beside the chimney breast inside. The stain alone may not tell you which opening is to blame.
We look at openings close to the chimney during the inspection and note any that look suspect. Their repair is usually roofing work outside our scope. Mentioning them helps you avoid paying for chimney flashing when the water was coming from somewhere else.
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.
Flashing details listed before you approve
- Underlayment at the chimney face
- Mortar above and beside the reglet
- Workmanship warranty on installed flashing
- Separate pricing for any added item
Your flashing repair questions
Do you need to cut into the brick to fix the flashing?
Sometimes. Counter flashing is usually set into a mortar joint, and if the old joint is too worn to hold it, a fresh reglet is cut. The dust is controlled and cleaned up, and any repointing beyond the reglet is a separate item.
Can you repair flashing where a metal roof meets the chimney?
Yes, with details that follow the panel profile and the roofing maker's instructions. We identify the panel type first. If cutting or refitting panels is better done by a roofer, the estimate says so and shows where our part of the work ends.
Is there a charge for the flashing inspection in Overtown?
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