A chimney leak traced and repaired in Navarro Isle
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
Water marks that suggest a chimney leak
- Damp patch on the wall near the fireplace
- Brick faces flaking or crumbling
- Stain that grows after heavy rain
- Dark brick patches long after rain stops
Jump to
From ceiling stain to leak entry point
A roof leak beside the chimney
Sometimes the roofing next to the chimney is the problem rather than the chimney or its junction. Cracked tiles, lifted shingles or worn underlayment a short way up the slope can let water in that then runs down to the chimney.
We look at the roofing close to the stack during the inspection. If the roof is at fault, we describe what we saw so a roofer can act on it. The findings say clearly which parts belong to the chimney and which belong to the roof.
Rust streaks down the outside
Rust streaks on a chimney or its chase usually start at metal that is corroding. A rusting cap, a chase cover with holes or old steel at the roof junction can all leave streaks. Where metal is rusting, water is getting at it.
We trace each streak to its source. A streak from a cap that is simply weathering may not be a leak path. A streak from a rusted-through cover probably is. The findings say which is which, so rust staining does not get mistaken for proof of a leak.
If the water comes back after a repair
A repaired chimney that leaks again does not by itself mean the repair failed. It may mean a second path that was masked by the first, or a path that only opens in certain weather. Either way, the next step is to look again with the new evidence.
Tell us promptly and leave the marks in place. We check the repaired part first. If our work is at fault, the workmanship warranty covers putting it right. If the water is coming from somewhere else, we explain what we found and quote that path separately.
A written record of the leak work
When the repair is complete, you receive a written record of the work. It names the path we found, the part we repaired, the materials used and anything we saw that was left for later.
Keep it with your home papers. If a leak appears again, the record shows what was done and where. A future contractor can see what was repaired without guessing. It also helps you track which parts of the chimney have been dealt with and which have not.
The leak scope, part by part
- Crown surface and edges
- Chase cover and storm collar
- Unused flues checked at the top
- Follow-up after the next heavy rain
Asked often about leaking chimneys
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.
Is the leak coming from the chimney or from the roof?
That is one of the first things we sort out. We check the chimney top, the roof junction, the masonry and the roofing nearby, and look for other roof openings close to the chimney. The findings say which one the evidence supports.
Can you show me the part that caused the leak?
Yes, if the repair removes it. Ask before the work starts and we set the old piece aside for you to look at. The written record also describes what we found when it came off.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- 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 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo