Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Richmond Heights
A free inspection, findings in plain words and a written flashing scope you approve before any metal comes off.
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Flashing trouble you may notice in Richmond Heights
- Dark or soft roof deck by the chimney
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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Chimney flashing repair in Richmond Heights, explained
Where the code expects flashing
The Florida Building Code asks for flashing wherever roofing is interrupted or ends. It names wall and roof intersections and roof openings, and a chimney is both at once. The purpose written into the code is plain: keep water out of the wall and roof at those joints.
Where the flashing is metal, the code calls for corrosion-resistant metal no thinner than its table allows. We use metal that meets that table. Tell us if a past repair used a thin or unknown sheet, and we will check how it has held up before deciding whether it stays.
Comparing two flashing proposals
When two proposals for the same chimney in Richmond Heights differ widely, the difference usually sits in the scope rather than the price per piece. One may reseal the existing metal while the other replaces it. One may include the roofing around the chimney while the other leaves it out.
Line the two up face by face. Check which metal each names, how the counter flashing is held and what each says about the roofing. If our estimate is unclear on any of those points, ask and we will clarify it in writing before you choose.
Roofing laid over older roofing
Some roofs are replaced by laying new roofing over the old layer. At the chimney, that raises the roof surface, and the upturn of the base flashing may end up shorter than intended. The counter flashing may then cover less of it.
If you know the roof has more than one layer, tell us. We check how much upturn remains above the new surface and how far the counter flashing reaches over it. Where the overlap is too short to shed water, the estimate explains how new pieces would restore it.
A small opening caught early
A counter flashing edge that has just started to pull away is a small repair when caught early. So is a short length of failed sealant. The same opening left for a long time can soften the deck and stain the ceiling.
If you notice something small, it is worth a look while it is still small. We tell you honestly if it can wait until another visit or whether it should be dealt with now. A minor reseal is priced as a minor reseal, not packaged into a larger job.
Line items in a flashing proposal
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Written record of the completed work
- Separate pricing for any added item
Asked often about chimney flashing
How do you know the flashing is the source of the water?
We compare where the water appears with what we see at the junction, in the attic and at the top of the chimney. When the evidence is unclear, a hose water test may help if the job calls for it. The findings say what points where.
Which metal do you use for new chimney flashing?
We choose it for the chimney and the roof, and brick industry guidance favors stainless steel or copper for chimney work. The code sets a minimum thickness for metal flashing. The estimate names the metal, so you know what goes on before you approve.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo