Chimney Flashing Repair
That brown stain on the ceiling next to the fireplace? Nine times out of ten it’s flashing — the metal joint where your chimney exits the roof. It’s the most common chimney leak there is, and the most commonly misdiagnosed as “a roof problem.”
A two-layer system, repaired as one
Proper flashing is two layers working together: step flashing woven into the shingles, and counter flashing cut into the chimney’s mortar joints, lapping over it. Leaks happen when sealant dies, nails back out, or a previous “repair” smeared tar over everything and called it done. We rebuild the laps the way the system was designed — metal shedding to metal, not caulk praying against gravity.
Why tar jobs always come back
Roofing tar over flashing buys one season — it shrinks, cracks at the chimney’s expansion joint, and traps water behind it on the way out. If you’re paying for the same leak every other year, this is why. Cut-in counter flashing fixes it once.
The Chimney Visit
- Step and counter flashing inspection
- Resealing of sound flashing systems
- Refit or replacement of failed sections
- Counter flashing cut into mortar joints properly
- Interior staining assessed for dry-out vs repair
Common Questions
How do I know it's flashing and not the roof?
Flashing leaks stain next to the chimney and worsen in wind-driven rain. Our water test isolates it definitively before any metal gets touched.
Does the stained ceiling need replacing?
Light staining usually dries and paints over once the leak stops. Sagging or soft drywall means saturation — we’ll tell you honestly which you have.
Ready When You Are
Specific appointment times, honest written quotes, and 0% financing on bigger jobs. One crew for your chimney and fireplace.