Chimney Flashing Repair in Clearwater, FL
The seam between chimney and roof, rebuilt so rain runs off instead of in.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day service available
- Owned and run locally
- Family run
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Why Clearwater Homeowners Call Us
Flashing repair in Clearwater fixes the metal seal between your chimney and the roof, a frequent starting point for chimney leaks. Our crew checks the step flashing, counter flashing and sealant, then repairs or replaces the failed pieces. When the old flashing is beyond saving, we reflash the chimney.
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Family run
One family owns the company and answers for every job our crew does.
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Owned and run locally
Our office is on Calumet St, and our work stays in Clearwater.
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Free inspection
We inspect for free and tell you plainly what we found.
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No hidden fees
The written price is the price. New work needs your yes first.
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Same-day service available
When the day's schedule has an open slot, we can come out the same day.
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Licensed & insured
Licensed and insured for chimney and fireplace work. Ask for the details when you book.
Signs You May Need Chimney Flashing Repair
Flashing is the metal that bridges the gap between the chimney and the roof. When it lifts, rusts or relies only on old caulk, water runs down the outside of the stack and into the attic or ceiling. We repair the flashing that can be saved and replace what cannot, layered so rain sheds outward.
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney
- Leaks that start only in wind-driven rain
- Caulk smeared over the joint where the metal meets the brick
- Rust or gaps along the metal at the roof line
- A new roof was installed but the chimney flashing was reused
How chimney flashing works
Chimney flashing comes in two layers. Step flashing is woven into the roof covering, one piece per course, turning up against the side of the chimney. Counter flashing is set into a mortar joint on the chimney and laps down over the step flashing, which sends water running down the brick onto the roof rather than behind the metal. Chimney step flashing and chimney counter flashing work as a pair; when either one fails, water finds the gap.
Common causes of a chimney flashing leak
A fault we find again and again is counter flashing that was never set into the brick and is held on with sealant alone. Caulk dries and cracks in Florida sun, and once it lets go the joint leaks. Other causes are rusted steel flashing, nails driven through the visible metal, and flashing bent by a ladder or a falling branch. On tile roofs, the transition from tile to chimney is often a mortar joint that cracks with movement.
Repair or chimney reflashing
Small gaps and loose counter flashing can be repaired: we reset the metal into a cleaned joint and seal the top edge properly. When the metal is rusted, patched many times or was installed backward, chimney flashing replacement is the right call. Chimney reflashing removes the old metal, installs new step and counter flashing, and ties it into the roof covering. On a wide chimney on a sloped roof, we may also recommend a cricket to split the water on the uphill side.
Flashing around chimney repair after a new roof
Roofers often reuse old chimney flashing when they reroof, or they bend it back and caulk it. If your leak started after a new roof, the flashing is the first place we look. We coordinate with the roof covering so the repair does not void anything your roofer installed, and we tell you in writing what we changed.
From Your Request to a Finished Job
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Tell us what you see
Water on the hearth, smoke in the room, a stuck damper or a cap gone after a storm. A few words on the request form is enough.
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Free inspection
A crew member goes over the fireplace and chimney in person, firebox first, then up to the top of the stack.
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Written price
You get the finding and the price on paper. Nothing is added later without your say.
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Work and walk-through
The approved work gets done, the site is cleaned, and we point out what changed and how to care for it.
Chimney Flashing Repair Questions
What is chimney flashing?
Chimney flashing is the sheet metal that seals the joint between the chimney and the roof. Step flashing runs under the shingles or tile and turns up against the brick, then counter flashing set into a mortar joint laps over it. Together they send rain down onto the roof.
How long does chimney flashing last?
Good chimney flashing often lasts as long as the roof around it. Aluminum, copper or coated steel set properly into the masonry can last even longer; flashing held on only with caulk fails much sooner, because the sealant cracks in sun and heat, so check it whenever the roof is replaced.
Should chimney flashing be replaced with a new roof?
Usually yes. Step flashing is woven into the old roof covering, so it rarely fits the new roof well once that covering is torn off. Counter flashing that is still sound and properly set into the brick can sometimes stay, but it should be inspected first.
Should chimney flashing be caulked?
Sealant belongs only at the top edge of counter flashing, where it is set into the mortar joint. Caulk smeared over the face of the flashing or used instead of a proper joint is a temporary patch; it cracks in the sun, and the leak returns after a few heavy rains.
Who repairs chimney flashing, a roofer or a chimney company?
Either can, and on a big reroof the roofer often handles step flashing. A chimney company is the better choice when the counter flashing needs cutting into the brick, when the crown or masonry is also suspect, or when a leak keeps coming back after roof work.
How long does it take to replace chimney flashing?
Replacing chimney flashing on a typical single-flue chimney usually takes a day. Step flashing comes out course by course, then the counter flashing is cut into the mortar joints and sealed at the top edge; tile roofs and wide chimneys with a cricket can add a day.
Chimney Problem That Cannot Wait?
Our 24/7 emergency line is open for chimney and fireplace trouble in Clearwater.
If there is fire, a gas smell or a carbon monoxide alarm, get everyone out and call 911 from outside first.
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