Local leaking chimney fixes in New Malibu
Local chimney leak repair in New Malibu with a free inspection, a written estimate and 10% off for any work you book within 72 hours.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Your free leak inspection in New Malibu looks at
Every line is part of the free leak inspection in New Malibu, with no obligation.
- Mortar joints and brick faces above the roof
- Attic view of the roof deck and framing
- Staged water test when the source is hidden
- The confirmed entry point, named in writing
How we handle chimney leak repair in New Malibu
Practical points from our chimney leak crew in New Malibu.
A strong smell from the fireplace after rain
When a fireplace smells sharp or musty after a storm, water has usually reached old deposits in the flue or smoke chamber. The odor fades as things dry and returns with the next rain. In New Malibu, our leak inspection treats that smell as evidence and looks for the path that lets water reach the deposits, most often an open flue top or a cracked crown. Sweeping removes the deposits that cause the odor, while the leak repair keeps water away from them. We explain which of the two your fireplace needs, or whether it needs both.
Counterflashing set into the mortar
Counterflashing covers the top edge of the base flashing so water cannot run behind it. Brick Industry Association guidance shows it cut into a mortar joint about three-quarters of an inch to an inch, mortared in solidly and lapping the base flashing by at least three inches. On your New Malibu chimney we check whether the counterflashing is still set into the joint, still overlaps and still sheds water away from the brick. Counterflashing that has pulled out of its joint can sometimes be reset and remortared if the metal is still sound.
Repairing flashing or replacing it
Flashing with one loose corner or a short run of failed sealant can often be repaired. Flashing that is rusted through, set in sealant instead of a mortar joint or buried under layers of patches usually needs replacing. At your New Malibu home we show you which case applies and why. The estimate names the metal, how the counterflashing will be set and how the roofing around it will be handled. Where the roof covering has to be lifted, that work and how the roof is protected are listed too.
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What people in New Malibu ask about chimney leaks
Still deciding? These answers help, and the leak inspection in New Malibu is free.
What can I do until you arrive?
Catch the water, move rugs and furniture away and stay off the roof. If water is near lights or outlets, switch off that circuit if you can do so safely.
Could the water be condensation instead of rain?
It can be. Drips on dry days or while an appliance runs suggest moisture forming in the flue. We check the timing, the flue size and the lining before recommending a repair.
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