Chimney reflashing and flashing repairs in Shorecrest
Our family team explains what the flashing needs in Shorecrest and leaves the decision with you.
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Flashing problems we look for in Shorecrest
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Thick black roof cement around the base
- Gaps along the top edge of the metal
- Leaves and grit piled behind the chimney
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What goes into a lasting flashing repair
Flashing on a worn roof due for replacement
If the roof around the chimney is worn and due for replacement soon, new flashing now may be disturbed again when the roof comes off. In that situation it can make sense to plan the two together. The choice depends on how active the leak is.
We explain both paths. One is a limited repair to stop water now, with full reflashing when the roof is replaced. The other is doing the flashing properly now and asking the roofer to work around it. The estimate shows what each path covers, and you choose.
A chimney that straddles the ridge
A chimney that comes through the roof at the ridge sits across both slopes. It has no uphill face in the usual sense. Instead, each side meets a slope running away from it, and the flashing steps down both ways from the peak.
The critical points move to where the ridge meets the chimney on each side. Those spots need pieces that turn over the ridge line and lap correctly onto the step flashing below. We check how they were formed, because a gap at the peak can let water run down inside both slopes.
Protecting the inside during a water check
Most flashing work happens outdoors, but a hose water test or a look at the attic brings us inside. We lay down protection where we walk and around the area where water may appear during a test. Furniture near the chimney breast may need moving.
Tell us about floors or finishes in your home in Shorecrest that need special care. If a test is planned, we explain beforehand where water might show and how it will be caught. Any wet area inside is dried and cleaned before we leave.
Materials for roofing at the chimney in Miami-Dade County
In Miami-Dade County the code's high-velocity provisions cover roof assemblies, including the coverings near the chimney. When tile or shingles near the chimney are replaced during flashing work, those replacements fall under the same provisions as the rest of the roof.
We tell you before the work which roofing materials near the chimney may need replacing and how they will be sourced. If the exact product on your roof is not available, we explain the options and who decides whether a substitute is acceptable. That discussion happens before any roofing is lifted.
Line items in a flashing proposal
- Corner tabs and sealed bends
- Tile breakage and replacement terms
- Flashing metal named in writing
- Separate pricing for any added item
Flashing questions we hear in Shorecrest
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 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.
Can I see what failed on the old flashing?
Yes. Ask before the work starts and we set the old pieces aside so you can see the rusted laps or short corners. The written record of the work also describes what we found when the old metal came out.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo