Homeowner service scope
Chimney Flashing Repair
Flashing manages the intersection between roofing and chimney masonry or a chase. A sound proposal should distinguish step flashing, counterflashing, cricket or saddle details, roofing and sealants.
When it may be relevant
Reasons to discuss this service
- Staining appears near the chimney after rain.
- Sealant is cracked or repeatedly patched.
- Flashing is loose, corroded or improperly lapped.
- A reroof or chimney repair changed the intersection.
These are conversation starters, not a remote diagnosis. The same observation may support a different service once the appliance, venting system and site conditions are examined.
Written scope
What a clear proposal should address
- 1
Trace the likely entry path rather than relying only on the indoor stain.
- 2
Inspect accessible flashing, counterflashing and adjacent roofing.
- 3
Define repair versus full replacement and roofing disturbance.
- 4
Assign responsibility for roof restoration and water testing.
Before hiring
Questions for the chimney professional
- Which flashing component has failed?
- Is this a repair or replacement?
- Who restores shingles or roofing membrane?
- How will the result be checked?
Also verify current insurance, applicable licensing or registration, relevant training, permits and warranty terms directly. A directory profile is not verification.
Water can also enter through a crown, cap, chase cover or masonry; staining near a chimney does not by itself prove flashing failure.
For an active fire, carbon-monoxide alarm, rapidly filling smoke or immediate danger, leave the building and contact emergency services.