S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Houston, TX · 77002 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Wall & Sidewall Flashing Repair in Houston, TX Near Me

Step and counter flashing where a roof slope runs into a wall, dormer or second story. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

Step & Counter Flashing
Chimney Crowns & Caps
Tuckpointing & Waterproofing
Skylight & Vent Flashing
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Wall and sidewall flashing repair covers the spot where a sloped roof runs into a vertical wall. It is the same problem as a chimney, and on a lot of homes with no chimney at all, it is where the leak really is: a porch roof against the house, a dormer cheek wall, or a garage roof that tucks into a second story.

The correct detail is step flashing under every shingle course, with the siding or a separate counter flashing lapping over it. At the bottom of the wall, where the roof edge meets the siding, there has to be a kick-out flashing, a small bent diverter that pushes water into the gutter instead of down behind the siding. Missing kick-outs are one of the most common causes of rotted wall sheathing we see.

On stucco and stone veneer homes, the fix often means cutting back the finish to reach the flashing, then patching it after the metal is right. On vinyl or fiber cement siding, we pull the bottom courses, reflash, and reinstall the siding.

This work pairs well with skylight flashing repair if a leak shows up in more than one spot. Call (833) 583-1301 and our crew will trace it.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Houston, TX

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

Coverage

Chimney Flashing Repair Across Houston, TX

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair for homes across Houston, TX. Call (833) 583-1301 with your address.

Neighborhoods we cover for chimney flashing repair

  • Montrose
  • River Oaks
  • Heights
  • Midtown
  • Downtown

ZIP codes we serve

77002 77003 77004 77005 77006 77007 77008 77009 77010 77011 77012 77013 77014 77015 77016 77017 77018 77019 77020 77021 77022 77023 77024 77025 77026 77027 77028 77029 77030 77031 77032 77033 77034 77035 77036 77037 77038 77039 77040 77041 77042 77043 77044 77045 77046 77047 77048 77049 77050 77051 77053 77054 77055 77056 77057 77058 77059 77060 77061 77062 77063 77064 77065 77066 77067 77068 77069 77070 77071 77072 77073 77074 77075 77076 77077 77078 77079 77080 77081 77082 77083 77084 77085 77086 77087 77088 77089 77090 77091 77092 77093 77094 77095 77096 77098 77099 77204
Wall & Sidewall Flashing Repair in Houston, TX

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions we hear about Wall & Sidewall Flashing Repair in Houston, TX.

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How do I know if my chimney leak is flashing or something else?
Look at when it leaks. A stain that shows up during wind-driven rain from one direction often points to the flashing on that side. Water that shows up in the firebox or on the damper usually comes from the top, through an open flue or a cracked crown. Damp brick inside the attic after a long soaking rain points to porous masonry. Our crew checks all three before recommending chimney flashing repair.
What is the difference between step flashing and counter flashing?
Step flashing is the set of small L-shaped pieces tucked under each shingle course along the side of the chimney. Counter flashing is the metal set into the brick that laps down over the step flashing. The two work as a pair. One without the other leaks.
What metal do you use for chimney flashing?
On most asphalt shingle roofs we use aluminum or galvanized steel. On slate, cedar or historic homes we use copper, which lasts as long as the roof. We avoid pairing copper with galvanized steel or aluminum on the same detail because the two corrode each other.
Why does my chimney leak only in heavy storms?
Light rain runs off. Heavy, wind-driven rain gets pushed sideways into loose counter flashing, through open mortar joints and into an uncapped flue. If your leak only shows up in big storms, the flashing and the brick face are the first things we check.
How do I get a quote for chimney flashing repair?
Call (833) 583-1301. We will ask a few questions about where the water shows up and what the roof looks like, then set a time for our crew to look at it in person.

Chimney leak repair

Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Houston, TX? Call now.

Water at the chimney, a skylight or a wall? Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair in Houston, TX. Tell us where the water shows up and we will set a time to look at it.

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