Chimney flashing repair for homes in Sunset
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
What failing flashing looks like from indoors
- Gaps along the top edge of the metal
- Drips in the attic near the brick
- Nail heads showing through the flashing
- Metal bent or lifted after strong wind
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Step and counter flashing work in Sunset
The joint that holds the counter flashing
Counter flashing is only as secure as the mortar it is set into. If the bed joints near the roof line are soft or open, the edge can loosen over time. Water then runs behind the metal instead of over it.
We look at the mortar above and beside the reglet. If the joints are sound, the flashing work stays within the metal and its seal. If they are not, we list repointing as a separate item. We also explain whether the flashing should wait until that masonry work is done.
The ceiling stain comes after the repair
Once water has marked a ceiling or wall, fixing the flashing will not make the mark go away. Drywall and paint have to dry out, and some stained finishes need replacing. That is interior work, separate from the roof junction.
Leave the stain as it is until the flashing is done and the area has had time to dry. Painting early makes it harder to tell whether the repair worked. If the stain grows after the repair, tell us, because it can mean a second path the first visit did not show.
Protecting the roof around the work area
Flashing work means walking and kneeling on the roof near the chimney. Tiles and shingles away from the work area can be damaged if nobody plans for it. We set out where we will walk, where materials will rest and how the edges of the opened area are protected.
Debris from the old metal, sealant and any broken roofing is collected as we go. When the job is done, it is cleaned up and hauled away. If you notice anything on the roof or in the yard afterward that was not there before, tell us and we will come back to look.
Copper flashing and how it changes color
Copper is a durable flashing metal, and brick industry guidance lists it for chimney work. It changes color as it weathers, and water running off it can leave green streaks on brick or roofing below. Some owners like the look and some do not.
If you are considering copper for a chimney in Sunset, tell us how you feel about staining before you approve. We explain where runoff from the new metal would travel on your roof. If staining would be a concern, another metal may suit your chimney better, and the estimate can show both choices.
Checked at the roof junction before quoting flashing
- Counter flashing and its mortar joint
- Crown and cap noted as separate items
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Openings covered at the end of each day
Flashing repair questions, answered plainly
Is resealing enough, or does the flashing need replacing?
That depends on the metal. If the pieces are sound and lapped correctly, and only the sealant has failed, a reseal can be the right repair. Rusted, short or wrongly lapped metal needs replacing, and we explain which applies after the inspection.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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