Chimney flashing reset, resealed or replaced in Riverland Village
Reseal, reset or reflash, chosen from what we find at your chimney rather than from a price list.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Flashing trouble you may notice in Riverland Village
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Rust streaks on roofing below the chimney
- Loose or missing corner pieces
- Leak that started after a roof replacement
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Chimney flashing repair in Riverland Village, explained
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.
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.
How the free inspection of the flashing runs
The visit to a home in Riverland Village usually begins indoors, where you show us the stain or the wet area. We then look at the chimney from the ground and, where access is safe, from the roof. If the attic is reachable, we check the framing around the chimney as well.
Once we have seen the junction, we explain what we found, face by face, and what we could not see without opening roofing. You receive a written estimate for the work we recommend. Nothing is started during the inspection itself, so you have time to read it and decide.
Dust and noise when a reglet is cut
Cutting or cleaning out a reglet makes dust, and some of it drifts. We plan for it by covering what needs covering below the chimney and keeping cars and outdoor furniture clear. Tell us about anything near the chimney that you want protected.
Close nearby windows while that part of the work is going on, and keep pets indoors. The noise is brief compared with the rest of the job. When the cutting is done, dust and debris are cleaned up and hauled away with the old metal.
What we look at before reflashing in Riverland Village
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Roof deck condition where exposed
- Crown and cap noted as separate items
- Workmanship warranty on installed flashing
Flashing questions before you book in Riverland Village
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.
Does the flashing need checking if the fireplace is not used?
Yes. The chimney still passes through the roof, and the flashing keeps water out whatever happens in the firebox. An unused chimney can leak for a long time unnoticed, so a look during a maintenance visit is worthwhile.
What happens if you find soft roof deck under the flashing?
We stop and show you before doing anything more. Replacing the soft section is a separate item, and we explain whether our team or a roofer should handle it. Nothing extra goes ahead until you approve it.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo