Chimney leaks found and fixed in University
Rain in the firebox after every storm? Local pros find the entry point and close it.
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Chimney Services
How We Track Down a Chimney Leak
Cap, crown, flashing and walls are all checked first, and the plan waits for your approval.
Spalled and cracked brick
Brick that has shed its face, or cracked through, can take in more water than sound brick. Spalled units near the top of the chimney and at the roof line are frequent signs that water has been getting in for a while.
Our pros replace failed bricks with a suitable match and repoint around them. The work is priced by area in your estimate, so you can see what the masonry side of the leak repair involves.
Siding, trim and a leaking chase
Water that gets behind the siding of a chimney chase can rot the framing and trim long before a stain shows inside. Gaps at corner boards, split trim and missing sealant around the chase are usual entry points.
On a chase in University, our pros check the siding and trim along with the chase top, then tell you which repairs belong with us and which ones call for a carpenter.
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.
Water that is not rain at all
Burning fuel makes water. As the U.S. Energy Information Administration explains, hydrogen in the fuel combines with oxygen to form water vapor. In a flue that is cool or too large, the vapor can turn back into water and trickle down the chimney's inner walls.
Condensation leaves streaks and damp spots that look like a rain leak, but they follow the heating appliance's use rather than the weather. Our pros check that possibility before they start repairing a roof line that is sound.
On any service we offer
Get the leak traced and fixed within 72 hours of the inspection for 10% off.
What's Included
Every Water Path We Review
- The cap and the flue opening
- Chase top slope and seams
- A controlled water test when needed
- Repair order and roofer coordination
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