Leaky chimney flashing in Tioga? Ask our pros

Reseal what's sound, replace what's failed. Clear choices and a free inspection for chimney flashing in Tioga.

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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 Tioga at (352) 675-6366.

Tioga is an inland service location, separate from the sea coast. Tioga is about 8 miles from the Gainesville reference point, measured in a straight line.

What's Included

Flashing parts we replace in Tioga

Side pieces replaced course by course
Counter flashing set into cut mortar joints
Tile and metal roof details followed to the manual
Water tests offered after repairs in Tioga

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Local Conditions

Storm wind and lifted flashing

A strong storm passing over Tioga can catch a loose flashing edge and bend it up, even well away from the coast. The leak it opens may not show inside until the next heavy rain.

Our specialists then make sure every piece of flashing still lies flat and is fastened, and they refit anything the wind has moved.

Our Process

Flashing work in Tioga, one side at a time

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

Flashing pros who check all four sides

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

The attic side gets checked too, where a flashing leak shows up first in Tioga.

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

Why roofing cement patches keep failing

Roofing cement, the thick black tar that comes in buckets, gets smeared on a lot of leaking chimneys. It stops water for a while, then dries, cracks and pulls away from the brick in the sun.

Worse, it hides the flashing underneath, so a rusted piece or a missing step keeps failing behind a patch that looks fine from the ground. Our pros remove old patching to see the metal, then fix the actual problem. If the metal is sound, a proper sealant replaces the tar. If it isn't, new flashing goes in. Either way, the patching stops being an annual chore.

Masonry work and roofing work overlap at the flashing. Our specialists handle the chimney side: the counter flashing set into the brick, repointing the joints it sits in, and the flashing pieces themselves when the roofing around them is sound.

When shingles, tiles or roof boards around the chimney are damaged, a roofer replaces them. Our pros will tell you when that's the case, coordinate the order of work, and make sure the quote shows who does each part. Working together on the same day where possible keeps the roof open for the shortest time. You get one quote that shows both halves.

Free Inspection

Attic and roof, checked at no charge

Step or continuous flashing along each side of the chimney
Whether counter flashing sits in a mortar joint or on the brick face
Roofing around the chimney, noted for your roofer if damaged
Stains on the brick below gaps in the flashing

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FAQs

Reseal or replace? Common questions

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.

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.

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