Chimney flashing repair around Alachua, FL

Loose, rusted or tar-smeared flashing replaced with the real thing. Free inspection for homes in Alachua.

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A leak that only shows in hard rain

Is the ceiling dry in a gentle shower but damp after a heavy, windy storm? Wind-driven rain hits the chimney sideways and finds gaps that gentle rain doesn't reach, such as a short step flashing piece or a loose counter flashing edge on the windward side.

Those are the gaps our specialists hunt for, with close attention to the side that faces the prevailing weather. They'll check the brick and crown too, since hard rain can soak through masonry as well. You'll get the likely entry points, the fix and the price up front. Chat with a local pro about your storm-only leak in Alachua by calling (352) 675-6366.

A straight line from the Gainesville reference point to Alachua runs about 11 miles. Alachua is on our Alachua County list of places we serve.

What's Included

Every side of the chimney, sealed

Apron and corner tabs refitted across the front
Side pieces replaced course by course
Joints repointed before new counter flashing
Water tests offered after repairs in Alachua

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Local Conditions

Sun on the sealant bead

The sealant where counter flashing meets the brick sits in full sun on chimneys in Alachua. Over the years, sunlight and heat dry it out, and it starts to crack and pull away at the edges. Our specialists check the bead on every visit and replace it with a masonry-rated sealant before it opens enough to let water behind the flashing.

Our Process

Attic first, roof line second

Attic and all four sides

The attic below is looked at first, then every side of the flashing on the roof.
Choose reseal or replace

You get each side given a written price, with the reason for the fix we recommend.
Mortar first, then metal

Joints are repointed, base and step pieces fitted, and counter flashing set into the brick.
Seal, show and clean up

Joints are sealed, you see the finished work, and every scrap of old flashing leaves with us.

Why Choose Us

Roof line leaks traced and sealed in Alachua

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

All four sides of the chimney get checked, so the leak isn't just moved from one side to another in Alachua.

Our workmanship warrantyOur workmanship warranty covers the flashing we fit on your chimney in Alachua.
Your written price is freeThe flashing estimate is free and written, side by side for each face of the chimney.
100% satisfaction, guaranteedFlashing we fixed still letting water in? We return. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Step flashing along the sides

Along the sides of the chimney, flashing goes in as a series of short L-shaped pieces, one for each course of shingles. Every piece overlaps the piece beneath it and hides under the next shingle, and water steps down the roof from one to the next.

Sidewall flashing on shingle roofs can follow this step method or use continuous L flashing, and the Florida Building Code allows both. Step pieces fail when one is missing, too short or nailed where the shingle doesn't cover it. Our specialists check each piece where it can be seen and look for the tell-tale stain running down from a gap.

Setting counter flashing into a mortar joint

The strongest attachment for counter flashing on brick is a reglet, a narrow groove sawn into a mortar joint, with the flashing's upper lip folded into it and sealed. Water running down the brick then crosses over the flashing's top edge instead of running behind it.

On the stepped sides, the counter flashing follows the mortar courses in steps. Surface-mounted flashing, held to the brick face by caulk or a bar, relies on the sealant alone. Our pros cut reglets wherever the mortar joint is sound enough to hold, and repoint first where it isn't. The cut is sealed so water can't follow the groove.

Repointing before new counter flashing

A mortar joint is what holds counter flashing on. If that mortar is soft, cracked or washing out, the flashing loosens and water gets behind it within a season.

Our specialists repoint that stretch of joints first, with a mortar matched to the brick, and let it set before cutting the reglet and fitting new counter flashing. It adds a step, but it's the difference between a repair that lasts and one that fails at the same spot. The repointing has its own price on the quote. It's the step most patch jobs skip, and the reason they fail again at the same spot.

Free Inspection

A free look at all four sides

The apron across the front of the chimney, including both corners
Roofing around the chimney, noted for your roofer if damaged
Chimney width across the slope, measured against the cricket rule
Stains on the brick below gaps in the flashing

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Flashing fixed in Alachua, and a 10% discount on a first booking.

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FAQs

Quick answers about chimney flashing

What about the shingles next to the chimney?

Our pros handle the chimney side of the flashing. Shingles, tiles or roof boards that have failed go to a roofer, and we'll coordinate with them and say who does what on the quote.

What signs point to the flashing?

A stain right beside the chimney, wet boards along one side in the attic, or a leak only in windy rain all point to flashing. Our specialists confirm it on your free inspection and can run a water test if needed.

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