Repairing chimney water leaks in Hollywood
Upfront pricing, no hidden fees and a workmanship warranty on the leak repair we carry out in Hollywood.
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Water marks that suggest a chimney leak
- Powdery white residue on the brick
- Rust streaks down the chimney or chase
- Water marks returning after a patch
- Leak that began after roof work
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Stopping a chimney leak at the right part
Water reaching a connected appliance
Some chimneys serve more than one appliance, such as a furnace or water heater on a lower floor. If water enters the flue, it can run down to that appliance's connection rather than the fireplace. Rust or water marks there are worth mentioning.
Tell us what else vents into the chimney, if you know. We check the flue top and the connection points we can reach. A water problem at an appliance connection needs the flue checked as well as the leak repaired, and we explain which trade handles the appliance itself.
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.
Accessible parts and concealed parts
An inspection can judge the parts it can reach. The top of the chimney, the exposed masonry, the roof junction, the attic framing and the firebox can be seen directly. The inside of walls, the space behind finishes and the underside of roofing cannot.
Our findings separate what we saw from what we inferred. Where a conclusion depends on something concealed, we say so. If opening an area would settle the question, we explain what that involves and let you decide whether it is worth doing.
Why the roof is our job, not yours
Climbing onto a roof to look at a leaking chimney is risky. Wet roofing is slippery, tile can crack underfoot and loose masonry at the top of a chimney can come away in the hand. Falls from roofs cause serious injuries.
Everything you need to tell us can be seen from the ground, the attic hatch or the room with the stain. Leave the roof to us. We plan access for the pitch and height of your roof and use the equipment it calls for.
Leak details settled before you approve
- Attic framing and insulation near the chimney
- Paths confirmed, likely and unknown
- Access plan for roof and attic
- Ground and irrigation sources ruled out
Asked often about leaking chimneys
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.
Should I seal the chimney myself while I wait for the visit?
It is better not to. Surface sealers applied without knowing the path often miss it and can hide the evidence we need. Catch the drips, protect the room and hold off using the fireplace until we have looked.
Can a missing cap let rain reach the firebox?
Yes. An uncovered flue lets rain fall straight onto the smoke shelf, the damper and the firebox floor. Rust flakes and wet debris there are typical signs. The cap work is quoted as its own item once the top is confirmed as the path.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo