Chimney Flashing Repair in St. Petersburg
Restore the water-shedding connection between roof and chimney.
- Fully licensed and insured
- Available for same-day service
- Locally owned and operated
- Family run
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Signs It Is Time to Call
The junction where roofing meets a chimney needs more than a bead of sealant. Our St. Petersburg chimney flashing repair addresses the metal pieces and connections that direct water back onto the roof. We assess the roof covering, the masonry connection and any affected support before recommending a repair or replacement.
- Water near the roof-to-chimney intersection
- Metal pulling away from the chimney
- Repeated patching around the same junction
- Rust or distortion in visible flashing
What You Can Expect From Us
Flashing repair seals the joint where the chimney meets the roof, using step flashing woven into the shingles and counter flashing set into the brick. A ceiling stain next to the chimney often traces back to that joint. We reset loose pieces, replace rusted metal and add a cricket behind wide chimneys when the roof needs one.
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Family run
Local, family-owned attention for your chimney flashing repair project.
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Honest pricing
Discuss the parts and labor involved in chimney flashing repair before authorizing the price.
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Workmanship warranty
Repair workmanship comes with our workmanship warranty.
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Follow the Route Water Should Take
Chimney flashing is a connected arrangement rather than one flat sheet. Chimney step flashing works with roofing along a side, while chimney counter flashing protects the connection to the chimney. The details must shed water in the correct sequence instead of trapping it behind a patch.
A chimney flashing leak can stain an area some distance from its entry. The visible mark is a reason to investigate, not proof that the nearest joint is responsible. Existing patches can also hide deterioration in the metal or supporting material.
Choose a Limited Repair or Reflashing
Chimney flashing replacement may be needed when the assembly is distorted, corroded, poorly integrated or unsuitable for the roof. Chimney reflashing means restoring that junction, including the way pieces overlap and connect to the surrounding materials.
To reflash chimney intersections properly, the roofing may need careful opening and reinstatement. A small accessible defect in an otherwise sound assembly can call for less work, but covering the whole junction with a surface product is not equivalent to replacing failed metal.
Keep Roofing and Masonry Responsibilities Clear
Flashing around chimney repair must account for the material on both sides of the connection. Deteriorated masonry may not retain the intended attachment, and damaged roofing support needs its own response. The chimney work should identify those dependencies.
Before approving flashing work, clarify which roof materials will be opened and how that area will be reinstated. That lets you compare repair options by the connection being restored, not simply by the amount of visible sealant.
Our guides to leaking chimney flashing and telling a chimney leak from a roof leak list the signs of a failed joint and what usually causes each one.
What the Visit Covers
- Roof covering at the chimney junction
- Condition of step and counter flashing
- Support and attachment at adjoining materials
- Roofing work needed to access or reinstate the connection
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Any Service You Book Within 72 Hours of Your Free Inspection
10% off any service you book within 72 hours of your free inspection.
Other Work on the Same Chimney
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the entry point behind water in or around your chimney.
- Chimney WaterproofingProtect suitable masonry after repairing the defects beneath it.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the chimney top that directs water away from the masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRestore deteriorated brickwork without ignoring the cause.
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Call Now (727) 473-2732Questions Homeowners Ask Before Booking
Does chimney flashing go under the shingles?
Step flashing goes under the shingles, one piece woven into each course along the sides of the chimney. Counter flashing then laps over the step flashing and is cut into the brick joints. On the uphill side, a wide chimney also needs a cricket, which the Florida Building Code requires when the chimney is more than 30 inches wide across the slope and does not meet the ridge.
How long does chimney flashing last?
Chimney flashing usually lasts as long as the roof around it when it is installed and lapped correctly, but sealant joints wear out sooner. Aluminum and galvanized flashing can corrode, while copper and lead-coated pieces last longer. Loose counter flashing, dried caulk or a ceiling stain beside the chimney are signs the flashing needs repair.
Should chimney flashing be caulked?
Caulk belongs only where counter flashing meets the brick reglet or at a top seam, and never as a substitute for proper laps. Sealant dries and cracks with sun and heat, so it needs to be checked and renewed over time. Flashing that only stays dry because of thick caulk has usually been installed wrong and needs to be reset.
Is counter flashing the same as step flashing?
Counter flashing and step flashing are two separate layers that work together. Step flashing is bent into an L and woven under each shingle course, while counter flashing is set into a cut in the mortar and folds down over it. When one layer is missing or loose, water runs behind the other and into the roof deck or attic.
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