Williston chimney flashing, sealed on every side

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

Family owned and run
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100% satisfaction, guaranteed
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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 Williston at (352) 675-6366.

Williston is on our Levy County list of places we serve. When the 2020 Census counted Williston, it found 2,976 residents.

What's Included

Every side of the chimney, sealed

Side pieces replaced course by course
Counter flashing set into cut mortar joints
Rusted flashing swapped for stainless metal
Exposed nails sealed or the piece replaced

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Local Conditions

Moss on the shaded side

On the shaded side of a chimney in Williston, 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 Williston

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

Wide chimneys in Williston are measured against the cricket rule in the building code.

Our workmanship warrantyOur workmanship warranty covers the flashing we fit on your chimney in 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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What the brick industry says about flashing metals

The Brick Industry Association's guidance on chimney flashing weighs the common metals. It notes that alkalis in fresh mortar attack aluminum, that copper can stain brick and stone, and it recommends stainless steel, such as Type 304. Galvanized steel is not recommended.

Our specialists use that guidance when choosing replacement flashing, balanced against your roofing type and what's already on the chimney. Mixing metals where they touch is avoided, since dissimilar metals corrode each other. The chosen metal is named on the quote, with the reason, so you know what's on your roof. Stainless also keeps its strength where fresh mortar touches it, which matters in the reglet joint.

Flashing thickness and the building code

Thin flashing tears, dents and rusts through faster than heavier stock. The Florida Building Code sets minimum thicknesses for the corrosion-resistant metals used as flashing, listed by metal in its roofing chapter.

Our pros use flashing that meets or exceeds those minimums for the metal chosen, bending it on site to fit your chimney instead of forcing a pre-bent piece that almost fits. Heavier stock also holds its shape against wind, which keeps the laps tight. If your current flashing is lighter than it should be, that goes on the quote with the replacement price. The metal's thickness is written next to its type on the quote.

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

The apron across the front of the chimney, including both corners
Overlap of the counter flashing on the base pieces, every side
Mortar condition along the line where flashing is set
Siding and water barrier where a chase meets the roof

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

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.

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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