Repairing chimney water leaks in Edgewater
A leak repair you can judge against the next heavy rain, with a written record to check it by.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a chimney leak has started
- Rust flakes on the firebox floor
- Brick faces flaking or crumbling
- Grit or mortar crumbs on the hearth
- Stain that grows after heavy rain
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Leak evidence, findings and repair
Leaks from a framed chimney chase
Some chimneys are a metal flue inside a framed box finished in siding or stucco. On these, the metal cover at the top of the box is a common way in. Rust holes, open seams or a flat top that holds water can let rain run down inside the chase.
Water inside a chase can soak the framing and appear on walls or ceilings nearby. We check the cover, the collar around the flue pipe and the siding below it. If the cover is the source, it is quoted as its own item, and any damage inside the chase is assessed separately.
A new leak after a strong storm
After a strong storm, a chimney with no history of leaks may start. Wind can loosen a cap, bend a chase cover, lift metal at the roof line or crack a weak crown edge. Wind-driven rain then finds the opening.
Look at the chimney from the ground for anything bent, loose or missing, and stay away from anything that might fall. Describe what you see when you call. We check the top and the roof junction first, because those are the parts wind moves most easily.
Watching the next heavy rain
After a leak repair, the best test is the next heavy rain. Check the stain you marked in pencil, the attic and the fireplace during and after it. If nothing new appears, that is a good sign.
One dry storm is encouraging, but a leak that appeared only with wind from one direction needs that wind to be tested. Keep an eye on it through a few different storms. If water appears again, tell us promptly, and keep the evidence in place for us to see.
Protecting the room during a leak check
Tracing a leak can mean running water outside while someone watches inside. Before any such test, we protect the floor and furniture near the chimney and around the marks. We explain where water might appear.
Tell us about floors or finishes that need special care, such as wood or rugs near the hearth. Move small valuables out of the room beforehand if you can. Any water that comes in during a test is caught and dried, and the room is left clean.
Checked during your free leak inspection
- Damper and smoke shelf water marks
- Paths confirmed, likely and unknown
- Access plan for roof and attic
- Workmanship warranty on the repaired part
Questions about chimney leak repair
Do you test the chimney with a hose on each visit?
No. We run one only when the job calls for it, usually when the evidence points to a few possible paths and a test would separate them. We explain why before we start and protect the room where water may appear.
Will one repair stop the leak for good?
If the confirmed path is the sole way in, the repair should close it. Some chimneys have two paths, and fixing one reduces the leak without ending it. We say when we suspect more than one and explain the order of repairs.
The chimney started leaking after a new roof. What now?
Tell us when the roof work was done and by whom. The roof junction is a likely suspect, because metal may have been reused or disturbed. We explain what we find in terms your roofer can act on.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo