Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Pembroke Pines

A chimney that also meets a wall

Some chimneys stand against an exterior wall, and the roof meets both the chimney and the wall at the same point. That spot has flashing going in two directions, and the wall side ties into the siding or stucco rather than brick.

We trace how the metal turns from the chimney onto the wall and how the wall covering laps over it. A gap at that inside corner can let water into the wall rather than the chimney. The estimate names the wall-side pieces separately, because the finish above them may need a different trade to restore.

What to mention when you book

A few details make the first visit more useful. Share what you know, even if some answers are rough guesses.

If you have papers from past roof or chimney work, keep them handy for the visit. We use them as background and still check the junction in person, because a past invoice cannot show how the metal looks today.

• Where the water or stain appears inside the house
• Whether it shows during rain or some time after
• The roof covering and roughly when it was installed
• Any earlier repair at the chimney and who did it

Testing the junction with a hose

When the job calls for it, a hose water test can show whether the flashing is the path. Water is run over one part of the chimney at a time, starting low on the roof and working upward, while someone watches inside. Each stage runs long enough to give water a chance to appear.

The order matters, because water sprayed high on the stack runs down over everything below it. A test is not needed on every job. We explain beforehand why we think it will help, what it may wet inside and how the area will be protected.

Asking for a second look

If a quote for your home in Pembroke Pines says the whole chimney needs reflashing and you are unsure, a second look is reasonable. We check the junction on our own terms and tell you what we find, whether or not it agrees with the earlier advice.

Bring any earlier estimate or notes to the visit. We explain where our findings match and where they differ. Sometimes a full reflash is the right answer. Sometimes a smaller repair will do. Either way, you get the reasons in writing.