Chimney flashing replaced and resealed in Washington Shores
Flashing fitted, lapped and anchored to your chimney, with a free inspection first. Our local family-owned team serves Washington Shores with upfront pricing.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Line by line, your flashing proposal in Washington Shores
Each item below is checked at your Washington Shores home and appears in the estimate you approve.
- Apron flashing across the downhill face
- Back pan or cricket on the uphill side
- Counter flashing and the joints that hold it
- 10% off within 72 hours after the inspection, shown in writing
Getting the flashing right on Washington Shores chimneys
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Washington Shores.
What the attic side can reveal
The attic side of a chimney often tells the clearest story. Dark rings on the roof decking beside the chimney, damp framing or tracks down the chimney's outer face point to the junction directly above.
When there is attic access near the chimney, we ask to look there as part of the free inspection. We note which side shows moisture and whether the marks look active or old. That observation decides which flashing faces get the closest look up on the roof.
Testing a suspect face with water
When the source is unclear, a controlled water test can separate one path from another. Water is run over a small area, starting low on the roof and working upward, while someone watches the attic or the ceiling for the first sign of a drip.
It takes patience, since each area needs time to show or stay dry. We use this method where the visible evidence does not isolate the junction, and we tell you beforehand what the test can and cannot confirm.
Checking the flashing after a strong storm
High winds can lift loose counter flashing, tear old sealant and drive debris into the uphill side of the chimney. A leak that starts right after a storm often traces to a piece that was already weak.
From the ground, look for metal standing away from the masonry, missing pieces or bent edges. If you see any, call for a free inspection before the next heavy rain, and leave the ladder in the garage. Roof checks are our job.
Reflashing one side versus the whole chimney
Sometimes only one face of the chimney has failed. Replacing that face alone is possible when the pieces around it are sound and the new work can lap correctly into the old.
When the remaining flashing is near the end of its useful life, a full reflash may be the better value, since the roof is opened only once. We explain the tradeoff and put both options in writing so you can choose. A one-side repair also has to tie into the corner pieces of the faces beside it, and we check those folds before promising that the old and new metal will work together.
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- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
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Flashing repair answers for Washington Shores homeowners
If your question is not here, our Washington Shores team is a phone call away.
What metal do you use for chimney flashing?
It depends on the roof covering and the chimney face. We commonly work with aluminum, coated steel, stainless and copper, and the Florida code requires the metal to be corrosion resistant. The metal and its thickness are written into your estimate.
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.
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