East Williston chimney flashing, sealed on every side

Rain sneaking in around the chimney at the roof? Local pros find the gap in East Williston on your free inspection and fix it properly.

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Water on the back side of the chimney

The side of the chimney facing up the roof catches the water running down from above. On a wide chimney, water piles up against the brick unless something turns it aside. That's what a cricket is for: a small peaked roof section behind the chimney that splits the flow around both sides.

A chimney's size and roof position determine whether a cricket is required. Our pros discuss that roof detail and the condition of any existing cricket, with proposed flashing and roofing work described in the estimate. Ask about the back of your chimney in East Williston at (352) 675-6366.

Our East Williston coverage is inland from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. From the Gainesville reference point, East Williston is about 21 miles away in a direct line.

What's Included

Step, apron, counter and back flashing

Apron and corner tabs refitted across the front
Side pieces replaced course by course
Sealant renewed with masonry-rated products
Exposed nails sealed or the piece replaced

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Local Conditions

Standard metals inland

Standard corrosion-resistant flashing from the maker's stock is a sound choice in East Williston, since salt isn't wearing it away. Stainless still earns its keep by resisting corrosion and staying clear of mortar reactions. Our pros explain the options for your roof and brick and name the metal on the quote, so you know what's going on your chimney. Anything bent is refastened or replaced before the next rain.

Our Process

A flashing repair in East Williston, in order

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

Specialists for leaks at the roof line

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

Tar patches come off so the real problem underneath can be seen and fixed.

Our workmanship warrantyOur workmanship warranty covers the flashing we fit on your chimney in East Williston.
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.

Flashing where metal roofing meets brick

Metal roof panels expand and contract more than shingles, and their raised ribs make a chimney joint harder to seal. Roof makers publish their own chimney details, with formed flashing and closure strips shaped to the ribs.

Working from the maker's details for your panel type, our pros set the counter flashing into the brick and use sealant that stays flexible as the metal moves. They also check that the metals used won't react with each other or with the roof's coating. Work on the panels themselves stays with a roofer, and the quote spells that out. Formed pieces come from the roofing maker's own line where they're available.

Deciding between a reseal and new flashing

Sound flashing with failed sealant can be resealed. That means the metal lies flat, has no holes, laps properly over the base, and is set into the brick or held firmly against it.

If any of those isn't true, new flashing is the lasting fix. Our specialists check each point on each side and tell you which applies, with prices for both where it's close. A reseal is quicker and cheaper; replacement lasts longer and costs more. You'll see why they recommend one over the other, on the quote, before any work begins. Either way, the metal and sealant used are named on the quote.

Free Inspection

Before any flashing is priced

Whether counter flashing sits in a mortar joint or on the brick face
Rust, holes and exposed nails in the flashing metal
Roofing around the chimney, noted for your roofer if damaged
Attic boards, insulation and nail tips next to the chimney

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

Flashing repair in East Williston, explained

Is East Williston in range for chimney flashing repair?

Of course. Point us to the ceiling or wall that shows the stain, and our pros will check all four sides of the flashing and the attic below at no cost. East Williston is part of the Levy County area we cover.

Should the flashing be redone with a new roof?

In most cases, yes. Old flashing gets bent coming off and may not fit the new roofing. Our pros time the chimney side of the work with your roofer. Talk to us before your reroof in East Williston at (352) 675-6366.

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