Chimney flashing repair for homes in Sailboat Bend
We find the failing part of the roof junction first, then repair the flashing with laps that shed water.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Early flashing warnings at homes in Sailboat Bend
- Counter flashing standing away from the brick
- Dark or soft roof deck by the chimney
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Crumbling mortar right at the roof line
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Keeping water out at the chimney flashing
The uphill face meets the runoff
The side of the chimney that faces up the roof meets everything running down the slope toward it. Leaves and grit can gather there, and the pile holds moisture against the metal. From the ground this face is hard to see, so it is easy to overlook.
The Florida Building Code calls for a cricket on the ridge side of wider chimneys, which is framing work on the roof rather than flashing. Where your chimney has one, its metal is part of our check. Where the roof shape raises that question, we note it in the findings for you and your roofer to weigh.
Where our flashing scope meets the roofer
Chimney flashing sits between two trades. The base metal is tied into the roofing, and the counter metal is tied into the masonry. In Sailboat Bend, our scope covers the flashing and the roofing we disturb to reach it. Wider roofing work belongs to a roofer.
The estimate says exactly which roofing near the chimney will be lifted and restored. If the roof around the chimney is worn beyond that, we say so rather than patching around it. You can then bring in a roofer for the broader work, and the two scopes meet at a clear line.
A family team at your roof line
We are a family-owned, locally owned company, and the people who assess your flashing in Sailboat Bend are part of our own team. The person who explains the findings can answer questions about the work, because the same team does it.
Tell us how you prefer to hear about findings, on site or afterward, and who else in the household should be there. Upfront pricing and no hidden fees mean the estimate is the conversation, not the start of a negotiation. If something is unclear, ask, and we will go through it again.
Looking at flashing after a strong storm
After a strong storm, it is worth looking at the chimney from the ground. Wind can lift the edges of counter flashing, loosen pieces at the corners and bend metal that was already weak. Damage may not leak until the next heavy rain.
Look for metal standing away from the brick, pieces hanging loose or roofing disturbed near the chimney. Stay off the roof and away from anything hanging. If you see damage, describe it when you call, and we will look at the flashing and the top during the visit.
The flashing scope, item by item
- Reglet condition and sealant
- Wall joint beside an exterior chimney
- Openings covered at the end of each day
- Flashing where a framed chase meets the roof
What people ask about chimney flashing
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.
Does a new roof come with new chimney flashing?
Not necessarily. Some roofers replace the base pieces and leave the counter flashing, and some reuse old metal. Ask your roofer what is planned for the chimney. We can assess the counter flashing before the new roofing goes on.
How is the roof protected overnight if the job runs long?
Any opening at the chimney is covered before we leave each day. The estimate says whether the job is expected to run past one day, and we tell you what state the roof is in between visits.
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