Repair Options
Chimney flashing repair in Kolokee, detail by detail
Corners, where leaks often start
The corners of a chimney are where the apron, the steps and the back flashing meet, and they are hard to fold well. Brick Industry Association details put tabs at each corner of the base flashing and note that preformed shapes are available for outside corners to reduce cutting. A corner cut short leaves a small gap that lets in a lot of water over time.
We look closely at all four corners of every Kolokee chimney we inspect, and the inspection is free.
Flashing that runs unbroken
On this point the Brick Industry Association is blunt. Flashing that stops short is little better than none, and flashing must be continuous, with any bends or breaks completely sealed. A single missing step piece or an unsealed splice creates a path for water that the rest of the flashing cannot close.
We follow the flashing all the way around the chimney and repair every break we find. Call (645) 465-4122 to book a free inspection in Kolokee with our family-owned team.
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 Kolokee, and a 10% discount follows for any service you book in the next 72 hours.
Framed chases with siding
A chimney chase built from framing and siding around a metal flue has flashing too, where the chase meets the roof. It follows the siding and roofing details rather than masonry ones, and the chase cover above keeps water out from the top. Swollen or soft siding near the roof is often a sign the flashing below has failed.
Our team checks the chase flashing, the siding edge and the cover, and explains which repair belongs to which job. The first look at your Kolokee chase is free.
Working safely on your roof
Flashing work happens at the roofline, so safe access comes first. We choose ladders and anchors to suit the pitch and height, and we do not work on a roof that is wet or in high wind. Please do not climb up to look at the flashing or peel back a patch yourself.
If conditions on the day are unsafe, we reschedule rather than cut corners. That is how our local crew protects your Kolokee home and our own people. Flashing work you confirm within 72 hours of the free inspection is 10% off.
