Chimney Flashing Repair
Step and counter flashing rebuilt where brick meets roof, one of the most common leak points on older homes. Offered by York Roofing Co for homeowners in York, Pennsylvania.
Overview
Chimney flashing is the metal that seals the joint between a masonry chimney and the roof around it. Because brick and roofing move differently, this joint relies on layered step flashing, counter flashing, and often a cricket on the uphill side.
York Roofing Co repairs chimney flashing for homeowners in York, Pennsylvania, where brick chimneys are a familiar part of the skyline.
Where brick meets roof, water looks for a way in
Old flashing rusts through, sealant dries out, and mortar joints that hold counter flashing loosen. Some chimneys were simply caulked or tarred instead of properly flashed.
The result is often a stain on the ceiling or wall beside the fireplace, appearing after heavy rain or snowmelt.
Chimney flashing repair covers
Step flashing
Individual pieces woven with each course of shingles along the chimney sides.
Counter flashing
Metal set into the mortar joints and lapped over the step flashing.
Cricket
A small peaked diverter behind wider chimneys that sends water around them.
Surrounding roofing
Damaged shingles at the chimney base replaced as part of the repair.
How chimney flashing repair works with York Roofing Co
Every project begins with a phone call to (717) 356 3315. Here is what typically follows.
- 1
Report the leak
Call with where the stain appears and when it shows up.
- 2
Inspect the joint
Flashing, mortar, and surrounding roofing are checked closely.
- 3
Rebuild the layers
Old flashing is removed and new metal is installed in the right order.
- 4
Check the finish
The completed joint is checked for clean water flow around the chimney.
Local notes for York homeowners
Brick chimneys are common on older homes throughout York. If the masonry itself is badly deteriorated, that may need attention from a mason, which is worth knowing before new flashing is installed.
Questions about chimney flashing repair
Can chimney flashing just be resealed?
Sealant can buy time, but it is not a substitute for properly layered metal flashing. A lasting repair rebuilds the flashing.
Why is there a small roof behind my chimney?
That is called a cricket. It splits water around wider chimneys so it does not pool against the brick.
More answers are on the roofing FAQ, and every service is listed on the services page.
Related roofing services
These services often come up alongside chimney flashing repair on York homes.
Roof Flashing Repair
New metal at valleys, walls, eaves, and penetrations, the joints that decide whether a roof stays dry.
About roof flashing repair
Roof Leak Detection
Methodical tracing from the ceiling stain back to the real entry point, so the repair fixes the cause.
About roof leak detection
Roof Repair
Targeted fixes for missing shingles, lifted edges, worn seals, and the small failures that let water in.
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Ask about chimney flashing repair
Call York Roofing Co to talk through chimney flashing repair for your home in York, Pennsylvania.
Phone hours
- Monday to Friday
- 10 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday
- 11 AM to 5 PM