Flashing repairs at the roof line in Island Grove

Step flashing, counter flashing and the front apron, repaired by local pros in Island Grove once a free inspection shows what's failed.

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Crumbling mortar behind the flashing

Behind every piece of counter flashing is a mortar joint, and the flashing is only as good as that joint. If the mortar around it is crumbling, the flashing works loose, and water runs down behind it no matter how good the metal is.

Mortar along the flashing line gets repointed before the counter flashing is reset or replaced. Doing them together means one repair instead of two, and the new flashing grips solid mortar. The repointing and the flashing are priced as separate items so you see where the money goes. Ask about mortar and flashing repair in Island Grove by dialing (352) 675-6366.

The Gulf and Atlantic shorelines are away from Island Grove. A straight line from the Gainesville reference point to Island Grove runs about 22 miles.

What's Included

Every side of the chimney, sealed

Rusted flashing swapped for stainless metal
Tile and metal roof details followed to the manual
Exposed nails sealed or the piece replaced
Water tests offered after repairs in Island Grove

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Local Conditions

A leak that comes and goes

A flashing leak in Island Grove that shows up in some storms and not others tends to depend on wind direction. Rain from one side finds a gap; rain from the others doesn't. Our pros look closely at the side facing the storm that caused the stain, and they can run a water test one side at a time to prove the entry point.

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 Island Grove

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

Flashing metal is chosen to suit your roof and brick, and named on the quote.

Our workmanship warrantyOur workmanship warranty covers the flashing we fit on your chimney in Island Grove.
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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Continuous flashing on the sides

The other method the Florida Building Code allows for shingle sidewalls is continuous L flashing, one long piece bent along its length and running up the side of the chimney. It's quicker to install but leaves less room for error, since water that gets past it anywhere follows it all the way down.

You'll hear which method your chimney has, how it's holding up, and which one our pros recommend for the repair. On most shingle roofs they favor step pieces, fitted course by course with the roofing, because each piece sheds its own water. Either way, the shingle maker's instructions for chimney flashing apply.

Sealants that belong on a chimney

Sealant closes the joint where counter flashing meets the brick, and the wrong product fails fast. The Brick Industry Association advises polysulfide, butyl or silicone sealants with proper priming and backing, and advises against oil-based ones.

Our specialists pick a sealant rated for both metal and masonry, clean and dry the joint before applying it, and tool it so it sheds water. Sealant is a maintenance item, so they'll tell you what to look for on the bead in the years ahead, such as cracking or pulling away at the edges. Good sealant on well-set flashing is a small part of the job that makes a big difference.

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

Back pan or cricket on the upslope side of the chimney
Sealant beads, their type and whether they've cracked or pulled away
Roofing around the chimney, noted for your roofer if damaged
Chimney width across the slope, measured against the cricket rule

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.

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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