Chimney leak repair in Progress Village

Water travels before it shows

Water that enters a chimney rarely drips straight down to where you see it. It runs along flue tiles, soaks through brick, follows framing and metal, and appears at the firebox, a ceiling corner or a wall some distance away.

That is why our pros trace the path before choosing a repair. Starting from where the water shows up inside, they work out to the top of the chimney and the roof line, checking each part that could let it in.

The places water gets into a chimney

Chimney leaks start at a handful of parts, and our pros check each one on a leak visit, working from the top down.

The inspection is free, and the estimate lists each part that needs work on a separate line, which shows exactly what the leak repair involves.

• The cap and the open flue it should cover
• The crown on top of the masonry
• The flashing where the chimney meets the roof
• Brick faces and mortar joints on every side
• The chase top and siding on a framed chimney

Leak repairs on a metal chimney system

Factory-built chimneys are tested as complete systems. Under section R1005.1 of the Florida residential code, they are installed and finished at the top exactly as the maker's instructions say.

That means a leak at the cap, the collar or the roof flashing of a metal chimney is fixed with parts made for that system. Our specialists read the label where it can be reached and order the parts that match. Universal parts and mixed brands may not match what the listing allows, so we stay with the system that is on your roof.

Leave the evidence until we see it

It is tempting to paint over a stain or throw out a damp rug right away. Leaving the evidence where it is, or noting where and when it appeared, helps show the path the water took. A dated note each time water appears, with the weather that day, is one of the most helpful things you can hand our team.

Our team only needs a clear look and your timeline. Once the leak is traced, the cleanup and refinishing can go ahead in Progress Village without guesswork.