Trenton chimney leaks, found and fixed

Chimney leak repair in Trenton with a written price and a free inspection before any work begins.

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Leaks around a sided chimney chase

Does your fireplace vent up through a boxed chase covered in siding? Water there gets in through a rusted or flat chase cover on top, a gap around the storm collar where the metal pipe comes through, or flashing and siding at the roof line.

Each one gets checked, since a chase leak can rot the framing inside the box before anything shows indoors. Our pros replace or reseal what's failing and tell you if any wood inside the chase needs replacing, with each item priced. Reserve a chase leak inspection for your home in Trenton: (352) 675-6366.

We cover Trenton along with the rest of our Gilchrist County area. In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 2,015 people living in Trenton.

What's Included

Every way water gets in, covered

Temporary covers fitted until the repair day
Rusted dampers freed, replaced or topped with a seal
Stepped shoulders rebuilt to shed water
Condensation ruled out before blaming the rain

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Local Conditions

Dish and panel mounts near the chimney

A satellite dish, solar panel or antenna fastened near the chimney on a home in Trenton can put screws through the flashing or crowd the counter flashing joint. Our pros check any mount near the chimney and reseal penetrations that let water in, and they'll tell you if a mount should be moved by its installer. Each resealed penetration is noted on the quote.

Our Process

Your leak repair, from bucket to warranty

Stop the water

If it's pouring in, a temporary cover goes over the flue top until the repair day.
Find the entry

Everything is checked from the cap down, with a water test where the source isn't obvious.
Fix it for good

The crown, cap, flashing or joints get the lasting repair, given a written price first.
Check what got wet

Firebox, attic and walls get a final look, and you'll hear who repairs what, and when.

Why Choose Us

Chimney leaks fixed at the source in Trenton

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

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

100% satisfaction, guaranteedThe leak isn't fixed until you're satisfied it's holding. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
24/7 emergency lineWater pouring in? Our 24/7 line takes the call and sets up a temporary cover.
No hidden fees, all upfrontNo hidden fees on a leak repair in Trenton; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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Flashing leaks at the roof line

At the roof line, metal flashing seals the joint in layers: base pieces tied into the roofing, and counter flashing coming down from the brick over them. A lifted edge, a rusted piece, a short lap or a cracked sealant bead lets water in right at the roof line.

Stains right beside the chimney on the ceiling and wet roof boards in the attic point this way. Our specialists check all four sides and the cricket or back pan behind the chimney. Resealing sound metal is a smaller job than replacing it, and you'll see both priced when it's close.

Stepped shoulders that hold water

Partway up, some chimneys narrow in steps, leaving sloped brick shoulders where the wider base ends. Those shoulders catch rain, and if they're finished with a thin mortar wash, it cracks and lets water into the wall below.

On those slopes, the Brick Industry Association prefers a setting bed topped with solid or paving brick, and where a mortar wash is used, each step should be filled on its own rather than bridged with one slab. Our specialists check the shoulders on every leak inspection and price a proper rebuild where the wash has failed. Once rebuilt, the shoulders shed water instead of holding it against the wall.

Chase covers that pond and rust

On a factory-built fireplace, the top of the framed chase is a sheet-metal cover with a collar where the chimney pipe comes through. A flat cover lets water pond; ponded water rusts the metal, and once it rusts through, water runs straight into the chase.

Low spots, rust and loose seams on the cover all get checked, and so does the framing inside the chase, for water or rot. A new cover made with a slope and a proper collar sheds water off the top. Any rotted framing inside the chase is priced separately, since it has to be fixed before the new cover goes on.

Free Inspection

Tracing your leak, free of charge

Chase cover, collar and storm collar on a factory-built unit
Damper, smoke shelf and firebox for rust and water damage
Brick absorption, tested where the joints look sound
Old patches and sealers that may hide the real source

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Dry walls again in Trenton? A first booking takes 10% off.

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FAQs

Leaks, stains and drips, answered

What should I do until you arrive?

Put a bucket or towels in the firebox, keep the fireplace cold, and move rugs and furniture away from the wet area. If water is near outlets or lights, switch that circuit off at the panel.

Can you stop the water before the full repair?

Yes. Our pros can fit a temporary cover over the flue top to keep rain out until the permanent repair. It's priced separately and comes off on the repair day.

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