Chimney flashing repair around Cedar Key, FL

One free inspection in Cedar Key covers all four sides of the flashing, the back pan and the attic below.

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A day of flashing work at your house

Wondering what to expect on the day? Boards and covers go down on the roof first, then our pros lift the roofing edges along the flashing as needed, and remove the failed pieces. The mortar joint for the counter flashing is cleaned or cut, and any repointing is done first.

New base and step pieces go in with the roofing, the counter flashing is set into the brick and sealed, and the roofing edges are laid back down. Before leaving, they show you the finished work from a safe spot and clean up every scrap of old metal and sealant. Reserve your flashing repair in Cedar Key by phoning (352) 675-6366.

Cedar Key is on our Levy County list of places we serve. When the 2020 Census counted Cedar Key, it found 687 residents.

What's Included

Every side of the chimney, sealed

Apron and corner tabs refitted across the front
Counter flashing set into cut mortar joints
Tile and metal roof details followed to the manual
Exposed nails sealed or the piece replaced

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Local Conditions

Flashing metal near salt water in Cedar Key

Salt air in Cedar Key speeds up rust on galvanized flashing, beginning at bends, nail holes and the base of the brick, where salty water sits longest. A leak can start from a pinhole long before the metal looks bad from the ground. Our pros recommend stainless or copper flashing here, with matching fasteners, and check the edges and laps on every visit, since salt collects where water lingers.

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 Cedar Key

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

Once the flashing work in Cedar Key is done, our local, family-run business is still a phone call away.

Our workmanship warrantyOur workmanship warranty covers the flashing we fit on your chimney in Cedar Key.
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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How counter flashing covers the base

Base flashing sits on the roof and turns up against the brick. Counter flashing comes down from the brick and laps over the turned-up edge, so water running down the chimney face lands on the outside of the base piece instead of behind it.

In the Brick Industry Association's chimney flashing detail, the counter flashing laps the base by at least 3 inches, with joints and laps sealed. Our specialists check that overlap on every side. A short lap, or counter flashing that stops above the base's top edge, leaves a gap that rain driven by wind will find. Laps are checked by hand where they can be reached.

Does your chimney need a cricket?

A cricket diverts water approaching the uphill side of a chimney. Whether one is required, and how it connects to the roof, depends on the chimney and roof configuration. The inspection considers those details alongside the flashing instead of assuming every leak needs the same alteration.

Your chimney is measured against that rule, and the measurements go on your quote. A missing cricket on a wide chimney explains a lot of back-side leaks. Building one takes framing, sheathing, flashing and roofing, and your quote says who does that work.

Attic clues that point to flashing

In the attic, a flashing leak leaves a trail. Water stains on the roof boards along one side of the chimney, damp insulation against the masonry, and rusty nail tips poking through the deck near it all point to a gap above.

Our specialists note which side the stains run down, since that tells them which flashing to look at hardest. Fresh water marks and damp insulation mean an active leak; dry, faded stains may be old history. That distinction helps you decide how quickly to book the repair. Our pros describe what they saw in the attic on the written quote, so you have a record of the leak's extent.

Free Inspection

A free look at all four sides

The apron across the front of the chimney, including both corners
Mortar condition along the line where flashing is set
Sealant beads, their type and whether they've cracked or pulled away
Which repairs are ours and which belong to a roofer

Claim 10% off your first service

Reseal or replace, the first flashing job we do is 10% off when you book today.

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FAQs

Quick answers about chimney flashing

Can the old flashing just be resealed?

If the metal is sound, lies flat and laps properly, yes, and that's the smaller job. Rusted, short or surface-glued pieces need replacing. Our pros tell you which applies to each side, with both prices where it's close.

Why does roofing cement keep failing?

It dries, cracks and pulls away from the brick in the sun, and it hides what's wrong underneath. Our specialists remove it, fix the flashing properly and seal the joint with a masonry-rated sealant.

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