Melrose chimney flashing, sealed on every side

Our pros handle the chimney side of the flashing in Melrose and work alongside your roofer, once a free inspection is done.

Family owned and run
Free inspection first
100% satisfaction, guaranteed
Locally owned and operated

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Somebody already patched it with tar

Seeing thick black roofing cement smeared along the flashing? It's a quick fix, and it doesn't hold for long. Tar hardens, cracks and pulls away from the brick in the sun, and it hides the real problem underneath, whether that's a rusted piece or counter flashing that wasn't tucked into the mortar.

Our specialists peel back the patching to see what's there, then either reseal sound metal properly or replace what's failed. The quote spells out which, with the reasons. Once it's done right, there's no need for another bucket of cement every spring. Reserve a proper flashing repair in Melrose by dialing (352) 675-6366.

Melrose is a listed service location spanning Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam counties. This does not extend our service area to every address in those counties; confirm your location when booking.

The Melrose community crosses Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam county lines; our coverage is defined by the listed service area. The Gulf and Atlantic shorelines are away from Melrose.

What's Included

Every side of the chimney, sealed

Apron and corner tabs refitted across the front
Back-side width measured against the cricket rule
Flashing repairs coordinated with roofers in Melrose
Water tests offered after repairs in Melrose

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Local Conditions

Moss on the shaded side

On the shaded side of a chimney in Melrose, moss and algae can grow on the roofing and brick near the flashing. They hold moisture against the metal and the sealant between rains. Our specialists clear growth from around the flashing, check the sealant and metal beneath it, and suggest how to keep it from coming back. Clearing the growth also lets the sealant dry between rains.

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 Melrose

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 Melrose 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 Melrose.
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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The upslope side takes the most water

Every drop of rain landing on the roof above the chimney runs down to its back face. A narrow chimney can shed that with a back pan, a flashing piece that runs up under the shingles and turns up against the brick, carrying water off to either side.

On a wider chimney, that much water piles up, pushes under the roofing and soaks the brick. Leaves and needles collect there too and hold the water in place. Our specialists check the back pan for rust, splits and debris dams, and tell you if the chimney is wide enough to need a cricket instead.

Flashing details on tile roofs

Roofing tile sits higher off the deck than shingles and have curved or flat profiles with gaps underneath. The Florida Building Code points flashing and counterflashing at tile roofs to the tile maker's instructions and the FRSA and TRI tile installation manual.

Those details use flashing shaped or formed to the tile, with a pan under the tiles along the chimney and a flexible or formed piece over them. Our specialists lift and reset tiles carefully to reach the flashing and set aside any that crack for your roofer. The work follows the manual's details from start to finish, with no shingle shortcuts. Tile work takes longer than shingle work, and the quote reflects that.

When the old flashing has rusted through

Over the years, galvanized flashing loses its zinc coating, and rust starts where water sits longest: along bends, at the base of the brick and around nail holes. Once there's a hole, water runs straight through, and no sealant fixes that.

New corrosion-resistant pieces take their place, fitted the full size and set properly into the brick. If only one side has rusted, that side gets priced on its own. If rust has run down from a rusting cap or chase top above, that source is noted too, since it'll keep staining the new work if left. The old pieces leave with us.

Free Inspection

A free look at all four sides

Mortar condition along the line where flashing is set
Rust, holes and exposed nails in the flashing metal
Chimney width across the slope, measured against the cricket rule
Siding and water barrier where a chase meets the roof

Claim 10% off your first service

Reserve today, and your first flashing repair with our pros carries a 10% discount.

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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.

Does my chimney need a cricket?

It depends on the chimney's dimensions and position on the roof. Our pros check the applicable requirements and discuss any proposed cricket or roofing work in the estimate.

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