Repair Options

Chimney flashing repair in Bertha, detail by detail

Laps that send water over the joint

Flashing works because each piece overlaps the one below it in the direction water flows. Reverse a lap and the water is guided underneath instead. Brick Industry Association guidance is that flashing and counter flashing be lapped so water cannot get behind the inner layer, with every bend or break completely sealed.

Every lap is checked for direction as well as for whether metal is present. Our experts explain what they find on your Bertha chimney in plain terms, and every repair carries our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Testing one side at a time

When the source is not obvious, a controlled water test helps. Water is run onto one area at a time, starting low on the chimney and working up, while someone watches inside. When the leak appears, the last area wetted points to the entry, and the flashing on that side gets a closer look.

We only water test when it will answer a question, and we explain the plan first. Our local team starts with a free inspection in Bertha, and a 10% discount follows for any service you book in the next 72 hours.

Timing flashing work with a new roof

Reroofing is the easiest moment to redo chimney flashing, since the shingles around the chimney are already being stripped. Settle beforehand who replaces the step and counter flashing, whether any old metal is reused and who seals the finished junction.

We can coordinate directly with your roofer so the sequence works. Tell our family-owned team your roofing date in Bertha and we will plan around it, starting with a free inspection.

Solar panels near the chimney

If solar panels are planned or already installed near the chimney, access to the flashing matters. Panels mounted tight against the chimney can make future flashing work harder and can hide the roof around it. It is worth settling chimney repairs before the racking goes on.

We can inspect the flashing ahead of a solar installation and talk through spacing with your installer. Our family-owned team offers that first look free for homes in Bertha.

Repairing one side or reflashing all four

A single failed section, such as a lifted apron or a few rusted steps, can sometimes be repaired on its own if the rest of the flashing is sound and the new pieces can be tied into it correctly. When corrosion is widespread or earlier repairs have left a patchwork, reflashing all four sides is usually the more reliable choice.

Which one applies, and why, is explained with each option priced. Our family-owned team leaves the decision with you, and the inspection in Bertha is free.