Chimney flashing repair in Richmond Heights
From lifted counter flashing to a rusted apron, flashing work in Richmond Heights opens with a free inspection, and the roof is left clean when we go.
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Checked before any roofing comes up in Richmond Heights
Each item below is checked at your Richmond Heights home and appears in the estimate you approve.
- Step flashing along both sides
- Roofing lifted around the chimney and how it goes back
- Mortar condition where counter flashing anchors
- Ladder placement and protection for your property
Chimney flashing details that matter in Richmond Heights
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Richmond Heights.
Choosing between aluminum, steel and copper
Chimney flashing is commonly formed from aluminum, galvanized or coated steel, stainless steel or copper. Each metal behaves differently against wet mortar, fasteners and the roofing beside it, which is why BIA Technical Note 19B sends readers to a separate BIA note on choosing flashing materials.
We explain the options that suit your roof covering and chimney face, and we keep fasteners compatible with the flashing so the two metals do not work against each other. You pick the metal with the tradeoffs laid out, and your choice is written into the scope before work starts.
When a new roof came just before the leak
Leaks that begin soon after a roofing job often point to the junction. Old flashing may have been reused, bent during tear-off or simply covered with fresh sealant instead of replaced.
Share the roofer's paperwork if you have it, because it shows what was supposed to be replaced. We still check the current condition, since paperwork shows what was planned rather than what was finished. If the problem traces to the roofing work, we describe what we found so you can raise it with the roofer, and we quote our own part separately.
When opening the roof reveals more
Some damage becomes visible only once the old flashing comes off. Rusted metal under tar, soft decking or loose brick at the base can change what the repair needs. A course of brick that crumbles when the old counter flashing comes out is a typical example.
When that happens, we pause, show you what we found and explain the options before continuing. Any change is written and approved first. The price you agreed to stays the price you pay unless you choose to add something.
A skylight close to the chimney
A skylight near the chimney has its own flashing, and the two can share a strip of roof. Water that gets past one can show up beside the other. Skylights also come with their maker's own flashing kits, which govern that side of the repair.
We check both when they sit close together and tell you which one is letting water in. If the skylight flashing needs work, we point you to the right trade or include it in writing when we agree to handle it.
Other work in Richmond Heights
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- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
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Flashing repair answers for Richmond Heights homeowners
Our family-owned team in Richmond Heights answers the questions that come up most on flashing jobs.
Why does the chimney leak only when rain blows from one direction?
Wind drives water sideways and upward, past laps that handle straight-down rain without trouble, so the entry point is often on the face that takes the storm. Note which way the weather came from when the stain grew, and we start with short laps, lifted counter flashing and open corners on that side.
Could our downspout be part of the problem?
It can. When an upper roof drains onto the roof beside the chimney, one flashing face takes the whole stream, and even good flashing can be overwhelmed. We check where upper downspouts empty. Moving or extending one is gutter work, which we point out and leave to you or your gutter contractor unless we agree otherwise.
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