Chimney Flashing & Leak Repair
Find the real leak. Then fix it properly.
Most chimney leaks are not the chimney — they are the joint where the chimney meets the roof. Flashing is the metal that seals that joint. Roofing tar over old flashing buys a season. Correct step and counter flashing, properly let into the masonry, fixes it. We diagnose the actual entry point before quoting.
Before any work
Need a Repair? Free Inspection Before We Start the Work
We look first, photograph what we find, explain the visible condition and the options, then price the work. You decide before anything begins.
Applies to the initial evaluation before applicable repair, restoration, fireplace and masonry work. Dedicated inspections — real-estate transactions and specialized Level 2 or Level 3 inspections — are separate priced services.
What we do
- Leak diagnosis with water testing and photo documentation
- Step and counter flashing repair
- Full flashing replacement let into the mortar joint
- Cricket installation on wide chimneys
- Sealing and removal of failed roofing tar patches
- Crown, cap and masonry leak sources ruled in or out
Signs you need this
- • Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney
- • Drips inside the firebox during heavy rain
- • Rusty or tarred flashing at the roofline
- • Damp drywall on the chase wall
- • Leak that returned after a roofing repair
Our process
Step 1
Diagnose
We test likely entry points — flashing, crown, cap, masonry — rather than guessing.
Step 2
Document
You get photos of the actual failure so the repair makes sense.
Step 3
Repair
New flashing is embedded in the masonry and lapped correctly with the roof material.
Step 4
Confirm
We re-test after the repair whenever water testing is practical.
Flashing & Leaks FAQs
- Why did my chimney leak come back after a roofer sealed it?
- Surface sealant over failed flashing is temporary. If the metal is not let into the masonry and lapped correctly, water returns.
- Can you tell where the leak is without tearing anything out?
- Usually yes. Controlled water testing plus a visual and camera inspection identifies most entry points.