Chimney flashing replaced and resealed in Sky Lake
We check every face of the flashing on your Sky Lake chimney, explain the repair in writing and do the work you approve. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your chimney flashing estimate in Sky Lake covers
Nothing here is guessed from the driveway. We check it up close in Sky Lake during the free inspection.
- Laps between counter and base flashing
- Old tar, caulk and patch metal to remove
- Attic side of the chimney, where reachable
- Findings that need a separate decision
Chimney flashing details that matter in Sky Lake
Our team in Sky Lake walks every homeowner through points like these.
Base flashing needs height on the chimney and reach on the roof
Base flashing turns up the chimney face and runs out across the roof. BIA Technical Note 19B recommends that it extend at least 4 inches up the face of the chimney and along the roof, which gives water room to drain before it can find an edge.
Base pieces that barely clear the roofing are a frequent cause of leaks during a downpour, when the sheet of water on the roof gets deeper. We check the height of the existing base flashing on every face and recommend taller pieces when the old ones leave too little margin.
Copper flashing on a masonry chimney
Copper resists corrosion well, can be soldered at the corners and weathers to a brown and later green patina. It costs more than aluminum or steel and needs fasteners and neighboring metals that will not react with it.
If you want copper, we explain how it will look over time and what we do to keep it from touching incompatible metal. We also tell you where soldered seams are used and where laps and sealant do the work instead.
Stepped counter flashing along a sloping side
Mortar joints run level, but the roof beside the chimney slopes. Counter flashing on the sides is therefore cut in steps, each piece set into a different joint and trimmed at an angle to follow the roof line.
Each step must overlap the next one and cover the step flashing below it. Gaps between steps are a frequent source of leaks on older chimneys. We cut and fit every step to its joint and check the overlaps from top to bottom.
Signs flashing is reaching the end of its life
Flashing rarely fails all at once. Rust spots spread, sealant cracks, counter flashing edges lift and corners open over the years. Each small sign on its own may not leak yet, but together they say the flashing has spent most of its working life.
When we see several of these on one chimney, we explain whether a repair buys meaningful time or whether a full reflash is the better choice. Both options go in writing, and the decision stays with you.
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Before your flashing job in Sky Lake
Our family-owned team in Sky Lake answers the questions that come up most on flashing jobs.
Should the flashing be replaced when I get a new roof?
In most cases, yes. The roofing around the chimney is already coming off, and reusing worn flashing puts old metal at the weakest point of a new roof. We can coordinate the chimney side with your roofer.
What happens to the stain indoors after the flashing is fixed?
The mark stays until the interior is repaired. Let the area dry through a few rains before repainting, and seal it first so it does not bleed through. Call us if it grows.
Request your free estimate
Share the job details and arrange a free inspection with our local team.
- Free inspection
- No hidden fees
- Family owned and operated
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