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Step Flashing Replacement
New L-shaped step flashing woven into every shingle course where the roof meets the chimney. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Reading, MI · 49274
Flashing · Crowns · Caps
Chimney Flashing Repair in Reading, MI Near Me
Chimney flashing repair in Reading, MI 49274. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney leak repair, step flashing, counter flashing, chimney crown repair and chimney cap installation near you.
Step & Counter Flashing
Chimney Crowns & Caps
Tuckpointing & Waterproofing
Skylight & Vent Flashing
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Metal
Flashing, not caulk
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Of what we find
IRC
Cricket rule on chimneys over 30 in.
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Chimney flashing repair services
Chimney Flashing Repair Services in Reading, MI Near Me
Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair in Reading, MI: step flashing, counter flashing, crickets, crowns, caps, tuckpointing and the other roof flashing that keeps water out.
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Counter Flashing Repair
Metal cap flashing cut into the mortar joints so rain sheds over the step flashing below. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Chimney Cricket Installation
A small peaked saddle behind wide chimneys that splits water and snow around the masonry. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Chimney Crown Repair
Repair or rebuild of the concrete slab on top of the chimney that keeps water out of the brick. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Chimney Cap Installation
Stainless steel or copper caps that keep rain, animals and debris out of the flue. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Chimney Tuckpointing
Grinding out failed mortar joints and repacking them so the brick sheds water again. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Chimney Waterproofing
Breathable siloxane water repellent applied to brick and stone chimneys above the roofline. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Wall & Sidewall Flashing Repair
Step and counter flashing where a roof slope runs into a wall, dormer or second story. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Skylight Flashing Repair
Resealing or reflashing skylights with the proper step flashing and head and sill kits. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Vent Pipe Boot Replacement
New rubber, lead or metal boots around plumbing vents, exhaust fans and flue pipes. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Valley Flashing Repair
Reflashing open and closed roof valleys where two slopes meet and carry the most water. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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Emergency Chimney Leak Tarping
Temporary tarping and sealing to stop active chimney and flashing leaks. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.
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About Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Chimney Flashing Repair Company in Reading, MI Near Me
Chimney flashing repair in Michigan deals with lake-effect snow, ice dams and long winters of freeze-thaw. Brick chimneys are common on older homes in Detroit, Grand Rapids and small towns across the state. Snow piles up behind chimneys and melts slowly, feeding water under shingles, and flat mortar caps crack and let water into the brick. Many Michigan homes were reroofed with a second layer of shingles over the first, and the old flashing was left in place and rusted underneath.
- Step flashing woven under every shingle course
- Counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint, not caulked to the brick
- Crowns rebuilt with a slope and a drip edge
- Chimney leak repair in Reading, MI: call (833) 583-1301
Why call us for chimney flashing repair
Chimney Flashing Repair in Reading, MI: Why Call Us
Chimney leak repair in Michigan often means fixing snow and ice problems at the chimney. Our crew builds crickets behind wide chimneys, runs ice and water shield up the slope and rebuilds flat crowns as sloped concrete with a drip edge. We tuckpoint open mortar joints before new counter flashing goes on, since flashing will not hold in crumbling mortar. We also check every vent boot on the roof, since cold and sun crack rubber collars. Mortar work waits for weather warm enough to cure.
Chimneys are the whole job
Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair are what we do. We do not sell full roofs or siding.
Step and counter flashing
Each step piece overlaps the one below and nails to the deck, never the brick. Counter flashing goes into a ground reglet.
Crickets where code calls for them
A chimney wider than 30 inches needs a cricket on the uphill side. We build them when they are missing.
Masonry done right
Soft lime mortar on old soft brick. Sloped concrete crowns, not flat mortar caps.
Leaks without a chimney
Wall flashing, skylights, vent boots and valleys use the same methods, and we fix those too.
Photos of the work
You see what failed and what we replaced, which helps if you are talking to an insurer.
How a chimney leak job goes
Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Reading, MI
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Call and describe the leak
Tell us where the water shows up and when. A stain that only appears in wind-driven rain points somewhere different than water in the firebox.
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We find the entry point
Our crew checks the crown, the brick face and the step and counter flashing, because a leak at the chimney is not always a flashing problem.
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You get a plain written scope
We tell you what failed, what we plan to replace and what it costs before any shingle comes off.
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We fix it with metal, not caulk
New step flashing under each shingle course and counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint. Photos before and after.
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Chimney Flashing Repair Across Reading, MI
Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair for homes across Reading, MI. Call (833) 583-1301 with your address.
Hillsdale · Small city in Hillsdale County. · Humid continental climate with cold snowy winters and warm summers.
ZIP codes we serve
49274
Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs
Questions about chimney flashing repair
Questions Reading, MI homeowners ask about chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair.
Call (833) 583-1301Can you just seal my chimney flashing with caulk?
Caulk is a temporary patch, not a repair. Sealant bonds poorly to dusty brick and breaks down in the sun, so a caulked joint usually fails within a couple of years. A lasting fix is step flashing under each shingle course with counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint above it.
Do I need a chimney cricket?
Building code calls for a cricket on the uphill side of any chimney wider than 30 inches, unless the chimney sits on the ridge. Even on a narrower chimney, a cricket helps if you see leaves piling up or water ponding behind the brick after a storm.
Will you match my existing shingles?
We reuse the shingles we remove when they are in good shape and bring matching replacements when they are not. On older roofs the color may not be a perfect match, and we will tell you that before we start.
Is chimney leak repair covered by homeowners insurance?
That depends on your policy and what caused the leak. Sudden storm damage is often covered, while wear and old flashing usually is not. We photograph the damage and write up what we find so you have something to show your adjuster.
Can a chimney leak be fixed in winter?
Flashing and caps can be installed in cold weather if the roof is dry and free of ice. Mortar work and crown repairs need temperatures above about 40 degrees for the mix to cure, so in cold months we may tarp and flash first, then finish the masonry in spring.
Chimney leak repair
Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Reading, MI? Call now.
Water at the chimney, a skylight or a wall? Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair in Reading, MI. Tell us where the water shows up and we will set a time to look at it.