Chimney Flashing Repair in Chattanooga, TN & North Georgia
The joint where a chimney meets the roof is one of the most common leak points on a house. A-NewRoof helps Chattanooga and North Georgia homeowners get chimney flashing inspected and repaired before water damage spreads.
How chimney flashing works
Chimney flashing is a set of metal pieces layered with the roofing to direct water away from the chimney. Base and step flashing run along the sides, counter flashing (also called cap flashing) is set into the masonry above them, and wider chimneys often need a small peaked cricket behind them to divert water around.
Signs of a flashing problem
Look for water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney, damp or discolored areas in the attic, rust or gaps in the metal, cracked or dried-out sealant, and water inside the fireplace. Leaks often show up only during heavy or wind-driven rain, which can make them hard to trace without an inspection.
Repair options
Minor issues can sometimes be handled by resealing or re-securing flashing. More often the right fix is replacing the flashing and reinstalling the counter flashing correctly. If the masonry mortar joints are deteriorating, that is a masonry repair and usually needs to be addressed alongside the roofing work. Doing chimney flashing during a roof replacement is ideal because it can be built into the new roof.
Where we help
A-NewRoof.com serves Chattanooga and communities across North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee.
- Chimney Flashing Repair in Chattanooga, TN – Hamilton County
- Chimney Flashing Repair in Dalton, GA – Whitfield County
- Chimney Flashing Repair in Ringgold, GA – Catoosa County
- Chimney Flashing Repair in Fort Oglethorpe, GA – Catoosa County
- Chimney Flashing Repair in Cleveland, TN – Bradley County
- Chimney Flashing Repair in LaFayette, GA – Walker County
- Chimney Flashing Repair in Trenton, GA – Dade County
Frequently asked questions
Can chimney flashing just be re-caulked?
Sealant is usually a short-term fix. Lasting repairs generally replace or properly reinstall the flashing.
How do I know the leak is from the chimney?
Stains that line up with the chimney and appear mostly during heavy or wind-driven rain are a strong clue, but an inspection confirms it.
Who fixes chimney masonry?
Cracked mortar and brick are masonry work. A roofer handles the flashing, and the two repairs are often coordinated.
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