A chimney leak traced and repaired in Sunset
A hose water test when the job calls for it, run in stages so the result means something.
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- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that a chimney is leaking
- Powdery white residue on the brick
- Brick faces flaking or crumbling
- Wet attic insulation around the chimney
- Chunks of concrete or tile in the firebox
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The order we follow on each chimney leak
Leaks at the top of a metal chimney
A factory-built chimney has a listed metal flue with its own cap. Where it passes through a chase top, a storm collar sheds water away from the pipe. If the collar slips or its seal fails, water can run down the outside of the pipe into the chase.
We check the cap, the collar and how the chase cover meets the pipe. Parts for a listed chimney have to be the ones its maker specifies. If a part is missing or wrong, the estimate names the listed replacement rather than a generic substitute.
Brown stains and what they suggest
Water that has run through soot, dust or old wood before it appears can leave brown or dark stains. Clean water tends to leave lighter marks or none at all. The color hints at what the water passed through on its way.
Dark streaks on the chimney breast or near the fireplace may mean water has been through the flue. Light rings on a ceiling may point more to the roof junction or roofing. Neither is proof, but both help us choose where to start. We explain what the stain suggests and what confirms it.
Why some leaks need a second visit
A leak that appears only in particular weather may not show itself on the day of the inspection. If the evidence narrows the path without confirming it, a second visit during or after rain may be the clearest way forward.
We explain why a second visit would help and what we would look for. It is offered as a separate step, not added quietly. Some leaks are found in one visit. Others need patience, and we would rather tell you that than guess.
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.
Your leak estimate, line by line
- Paths confirmed, likely and unknown
- Unused flues checked at the top
- Written record of the completed repair
- Follow-up after the next heavy rain
Chimney leak answers for Sunset homes
Where does water usually get into a leaking chimney?
The usual entry points are the top of the flue, a cracked crown, the roof junction, the masonry faces and, on framed chimneys, the chase cover. Where the water shows inside gives a first clue, and the inspection confirms which part is responsible.
Is there a discount on chimney leak repair in Sunset?
Yes. Approve the leak work inside the 72 hours that follow your free inspection and it carries a 10% discount. That window starts at the inspection in your home, which leaves time to read the estimate and ask questions.
How long does a chimney leak repair take?
That depends on the part involved and how easy it is to reach. Resealing the joint around a flue is quick, while rebuilding a crown or reworking a roof junction takes longer. The estimate gives the expected duration for your chimney.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo