Chimney flashing repair from local pros in University
Fix the metal, not just the caulk. Free inspection in University, then a clear written scope from our family team.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Flashing details we put in writing in University
Nothing here is guessed from the driveway. We check it up close in University during the free inspection.
- Each chimney face where it meets the roof
- Tile to lift and reset, on tile roofs
- Crown, cap and brick checked as other water paths
- Findings that need a separate decision
Flashing repair explained for University homeowners
How the job runs in University, and where your choices come in.
When a chimney is wide enough to need a cricket
A cricket, which some roofers call a saddle, is a little ridged roof framed on the uphill side of the chimney so water parts around it. Section R903.2.2 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, calls for a cricket or saddle on the ridge side of any chimney more than 30 inches wide, measured perpendicular to the slope.
We measure the chimney and tell you whether it falls under that rule. Building or rebuilding a cricket is its own job with its own framing and roofing, so when one is missing or failing we write it up on a separate line, next to the flashing repair it connects to.
Shingle roofs follow the shingle maker's instructions
On an asphalt shingle roof, Section R905.2.8.4 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, says chimney flashing is applied in accordance with the shingle manufacturer's instructions. Those printed instructions describe how flashing meets that maker's shingles and what the roof covering needs to stay within its terms.
Before we reflash a chimney on a shingle roof, we identify the shingle product where we can and follow its published details. If the brand cannot be identified, we explain the detail we propose and how it lines up with the code's sidewall and base flashing options.
The code's paths for base and counter flashing
Florida's residential code gives, in Section R905.2.8.1, more than one compliant path for base and counter flashing on shingle roofs. It accepts the manufacturer's installation instructions, compliance with RAS 111, or a prescribed continuous metal L flashing at least 4 inches by 4 inches with set fastening, laps and flashing cement.
We tell you which path your repair follows. Naming it in the estimate keeps the job specific instead of a loose promise to reseal, and it gives a buyer's inspector or a future roofer something concrete to check against.
Counter flashing that has pulled away from the brick
A strip of metal standing off the chimney face is one of the easier flashing faults to spot from the yard. Wind catches a loose edge and pries it further, and every gap behind it sends water straight to the seam the metal was meant to cover.
We check whether the metal itself can be reused and whether its joint can be restored. Sometimes a section can be reset and sealed. More often a lifted piece is a sign the whole run needs attention, and we show you where the anchoring failed before recommending the larger repair.
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Before your flashing job in University
Questions we hear on flashing visits in University, answered plainly.
Can you work around my solar panels?
Often, yes. We check the clearance around the chimney during the inspection. If panels need to be moved for access, we tell you up front so the solar installer can be scheduled.
What should I look for after a big storm?
From the yard, look for metal standing away from the masonry, bent edges or pieces that are gone. A leak that starts right after a storm usually traces to a piece that was already weak. If you see anything, book a free inspection before the next heavy rain and keep the ladder in the garage.
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