Leaking chimney fixed by local experts in Lake Dot
The leak inspection in Lake Dot is free, and any service you book within 72 hours after it is 10% off.
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Your free leak inspection in Lake Dot looks at
Every line is part of the free leak inspection in Lake Dot, with no obligation.
- Crown surface, slope and drip edge
- Mortar joints and brick faces above the roof
- Attic view of the roof deck and framing
- Areas we could not reach or confirm
Our approach to chimney leaks in Lake Dot
Practical points from our chimney leak crew in Lake Dot.
A crown without a drip edge
The Florida code asks for a drip edge on a masonry chimney cap, so rain falls clear of the brick instead of running down the chimney faces. A crown cut flush with the brick sends every storm straight down the top courses, which soak and eventually leak. On the chimney in Lake Dot we look for an overhang and a drip underneath, and we explain how a new crown or crown extension would solve it. Darker, wetter brick just below the crown is a telling sign that the drip is missing.
The seal where the crown meets the flue tile
Flue tile and a concrete crown move differently as they heat and cool. The Florida code calls for a caulked bond break around each flue liner, following ASTM C1283, so they can move without cracking each other. When the crown was poured hard against the tile, a crack usually opens around the flue and water drops inside. On your Lake Dot chimney we check that joint and quote a flexible reseal where the crown is otherwise sound. The reseal uses a flexible sealant made for this joint, applied after the old hard mortar is cut back.
Soft roof decking around the chimney
A leak that has run for a long time can soften the plywood deck around the chimney. When a spot feels spongy underfoot or the attic shows dark, delaminating wood, the deck needs attention before new flashing goes on. At your Lake Dot home we note the extent of the soft decking and list its repair separately, since it may call for a roofer. Leaving soft decking under new flashing puts the new work at risk, which is why we raise it early.
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What people in Lake Dot ask about chimney leaks
Short answers from our chimney team in Lake Dot. Call for anything not covered here.
Can you find a chimney leak on a dry day?
Usually, yes. Cracked crowns, open flashing, missing caps and worn joints are visible without rain, and old water trails leave marks. If the evidence still points two ways, we explain the next step, such as a staged water test.
Can you fix a leak in a framed chimney chase?
Yes. Leaks in framed chimneys often start at a rusted chase cover or a loose storm collar. We inspect both, along with the chase siding, and quote each part separately.
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