Chimney leak repair for your home in Kendale Lakes
Leaks that appear only in wind or heavy rain get the patient tracing they need.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where a chimney leak tends to show
- Powdery white residue on the brick
- Damper that has started to stick
- Brown streaks on the chimney breast
- Leak that began after roof work
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How leak repair decisions are made
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.
Earlier patches as clues
A chimney that has leaked before often carries layers of earlier repairs. Smears of sealant, patched joints and coatings each tell part of the story. They show where someone once thought the water was getting in.
We look at each patch and ask whether it is still sound or whether water is now bypassing it. A patch that failed can point straight at the path. A patch that holds can rule an area out. Tell us what you know about past repairs, even roughly.
When there is more than one way in
Chimneys can leak through two paths at once. A cracked crown and a failed roof junction can both feed water, and fixing one may reduce the leak without stopping it. That can make a sound repair look like a failure.
When we find more than one likely path, we list each with its evidence. We explain which one we think is the main source and whether the others should be dealt with together or in stages. You decide the order, knowing that a partial fix may leave some water coming in.
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.
What we look at before quoting leak repair
- Interior marks and their locations
- Cap and flue opening at the top
- Temporary protection listed on its own
- Room protection during any testing
Leak questions before you book in Kendale Lakes
Can you find a chimney leak that only happens in some storms?
Often, with patience. Your log of when it leaks, the wind direction and where the water appears narrows the search. When the job calls for it, wetting one area at a time with a hose helps, though no hose fully copies wind-driven rain.
What does the workmanship warranty apply to on a leak repair?
It applies to the repair we carried out on the part we fixed, as described in the written record. A new leak through a different path is a separate problem, and we explain how we would tell the two apart before you approve.
Does a leak need fixing if nobody uses the fireplace?
Yes. Rain getting into any chimney can damage the masonry, rust the damper and stain the walls, whether or not the fireplace is used. Unused chimneys tend to be checked late, so leaks there can run for a long time.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- 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 Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo