Chimney flashing repair for homes in Westview
Old roof cement is treated as evidence rather than a repair before any new flashing is proposed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What failing flashing looks like from indoors
- Cracked sealant along the mortar joint
- Leaks only when wind drives the rain
- Peeling paint on the wall near the fireplace
- Wet attic insulation around the stack
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Flashing work sized to the roof and chimney
An apron laid over the downhill roofing
The face of the chimney that looks down the slope gets an apron. It is a single bent piece that lies over the roofing and turns up the brick. From the yard it is the easiest part to see, and it often looks fine. Water rarely tests it as hard as the sides and the back.
We still check how the apron ends at each corner and how the side pieces lap onto it. A gap at a corner can feed water under the roofing below. Ask us to show you where the corner tabs sit, because a corner that stops short leaves an opening the roofing cannot close.
Choosing the metal for the new pieces
Flashing metal has to resist corrosion and hold its shape where the chimney meets the roof. Brick industry guidance favors stainless steel and copper for chimney work. It advises against aluminum set into fresh mortar, because the alkalis in mortar attack it. Copper can stain the masonry below it.
We explain which metal we propose and why it suits your chimney and roof. If an earlier repair mixed metals, we point that out, because some metals corrode faster where they touch. The metal named in the estimate is the metal that goes on the roof.
The written record of the flashing work
When the work at your home in Westview is complete, you receive a written record of what was done. It names the faces worked on, the metal used, the pieces kept and any roofing that was replaced. It also notes anything we saw that was outside the agreed scope.
Keep that record with your roof papers. A roofer working on the house later can see how the chimney junction was built without opening it. If a question about the flashing comes up in future, the record shows what was installed and when the work was done.
What the workmanship warranty covers
Our flashing work carries a workmanship warranty. It covers the flashing we installed and the way we installed it, as described in the written record. It does not extend to parts of the roof or chimney that were outside the agreed scope.
That is one reason the scope matters. If the estimate says the crown or the masonry face was left as found, the warranty follows that line. Ask us before you approve how a later leak would be looked at, and we will explain how we separate our work from other sources.
Flashing details listed before you approve
- Lap direction on joined pieces
- Roofing lifted and restored at the chimney
- Fasteners matched to the flashing metal
- Interior stain noted for follow-up
Flashing questions before you book in Westview
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.
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.
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
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
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