Repair Options
How we stop water at the roofline in Casselberry
The uphill side where water gathers
Water running down the roof hits the uphill face of the chimney full on. On a narrow chimney, a back pan of flashing turns it aside. A wider chimney needs a cricket, also called a saddle, and section R903.2.2 of the Florida residential code requires one on the ridge side whenever the chimney is more than 30 inches across, measured perpendicular to the slope, so the flow divides around the chimney rather than pooling behind it.
Back flashing and whether a cricket is present get checked too, and you learn whether the chimney width calls for one. That check is part of the free inspection in Casselberry.
Reading where the stain appears
Where water shows up inside tells us a lot. Stains on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney, or wet framing in the attic next to it, point toward the flashing or the roof around it. Water inside the firebox itself more often enters higher up, through the top of the chimney. We map the stain against the chimney before touching the roof.
That keeps the repair aimed at the real cause. Our family-owned team makes that first diagnosis in Casselberry free of charge.
Who handles the roofing around the chimney
Chimney flashing sits where two trades meet. The metal against the masonry and the reglet in the brick are chimney work. The shingles, tiles or panels lifted and relaid around it are roofing. On some jobs one crew handles both, and on others the roofer and the chimney crew work in sequence.
At the inspection you learn which parts of your Casselberry roof we handle and where a roofer is needed, so nothing is left in between. The scope is written down with no hidden fees.
After a storm lifts the flashing
During the Atlantic hurricane season, from June 1 to November 30, strong wind can lift the edge of an apron or peel counter flashing out of its joint. Wind-driven rain then gets in where ordinary rain would not. After a storm, a new stain near the chimney deserves a prompt look.
Our local team checks storm-lifted flashing and tells you whether a repair or a full reflash is needed. For wider damage, our storm damage chimney repair service covers the rest. The inspection in Casselberry is free.
How the flashing estimate is written
The estimate separates the flashing metal, the reglet and mortar work, any roofing lifted and relaid, and any separate repairs such as the chimney top or the brick above. That makes it easy to see what stops the leak and what is optional.
If something hidden turns up once the old flashing is off, we stop and explain it before continuing. Every flashing job in Casselberry gets upfront pricing from our local team, and the first visit is free.
