Flashing repair at the roof and chimney joint in South Miami Heights
We separate flashing leaks from crown, cap and roofing leaks, so you pay for the part that failed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Flashing trouble you may notice in South Miami Heights
- Damp wall next to the chimney breast
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Loose or missing corner pieces
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Flashing repair decisions you can follow
Damp insulation near the chimney
Insulation next to a leaking chimney can stay wet for a long time after the rain stops. It flattens, holds moisture against the framing and loses much of its value. It may also hide stains on the deck that would help locate the entry point.
If you can see insulation near the chimney from the attic hatch, note whether it looks packed down or dark. Do not crawl across the attic to reach it. We mention wet insulation in the findings, and replacing it is a separate job from the flashing itself.
When the water shows up matters
Water that appears inside while it is still raining usually has a short path from the outside. A gap in the flashing is one such path. Water that shows up hours later, after long rain, may have soaked through masonry first.
Keep a note of when you see the water, how heavy the rain was and how long it lasted. That record helps us decide whether the flashing is the likely route or whether the chimney wall above the roof deserves more attention. Share it when you book the free inspection.
The sealant in the joint
The sealant used at a chimney has to bond to both metal and masonry, stay flexible and handle sun on the roof. Its maker's data sets the surfaces it suits, how it is applied and how long it needs before rain. We choose it from that data, not from what happens to be in the truck.
Ask which sealant we plan to use and where. It should appear at the reglet and at hidden laps, not smeared across open seams. The written record names the product, which helps anyone who has to maintain the joint later.
Why we do not publish flashing sizes
You may find flashing dimensions quoted online as if one size suited every chimney. In practice the code table, the roofing maker's details and the chimney itself decide. A tile roof, a shingle roof and a metal roof each call for something different.
We work from those documents for the roof and chimney in front of us. Where a detail matters for your job, we explain it during the inspection. The estimate describes the pieces in words, and the written record of the work notes what was installed.
Scope notes for chimney flashing work
- Reglet condition and sealant
- Roofer coordination and scope boundary
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Workmanship warranty on installed flashing
Flashing repair questions, answered plainly
What separates step flashing from counter flashing on a chimney?
Step flashing is the set of base pieces woven into the roofing along the sloped sides. Counter flashing comes down from the brick and covers the top of those pieces. The two overlap rather than join, so each stays with its own surface.
Will you need to go into the attic?
It helps if the attic is reachable. Stains, damp framing or wet insulation beside the chimney tell us a lot about where water gets in. Please clear a path to the hatch. If there is no access, we work from the roof and the rooms below.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo