S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Los Angeles, CA · 90001 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Step Flashing Replacement in Los Angeles, CA Near Me

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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Step flashing replacement is the repair we do most. Step flashing is a run of small L-shaped metal pieces, one tucked under each shingle course, climbing the side of the chimney like stairs. When one piece rusts through or a roofer skipped it during a reroof, water runs straight down the brick and into the attic.

Our crew pulls the shingles back along the chimney, removes the old pieces and weaves in new ones, each overlapping the one below by at least two inches. We use pre-bent aluminum or galvanized steel on most homes and copper on slate or historic roofs. Each piece is nailed to the roof deck only, never to the masonry, so the house and the chimney can move on their own without tearing the metal.

The most common failure we find is a single long strip of metal laid flat against the side of the chimney and sealed with caulk. It looks fine from the ground. It leaks inside two winters.

Step flashing only works with a cap over it, so we usually pair this job with counter flashing repair. If the top edge of the brick is also soaking up water, chimney waterproofing is the next step. Call (833) 583-1301 and we will tell you what we see before we touch a shingle.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Los Angeles, CA

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 Los Angeles, CA

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

Neighborhoods we cover for chimney flashing repair

  • Downtown
  • Hollywood
  • Venice
  • Santa Monica
  • Westwood
  • Koreatown
  • Silver Lake
  • Echo Park
  • Boyle Heights
  • East Los Angeles
  • South Central
  • Watts

ZIP codes we serve

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Step Flashing Replacement in Los Angeles, CA

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions we hear about Step Flashing Replacement in Los Angeles, CA.

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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.
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.
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.
My house has no chimney. Can you still help with a roof leak?
Yes. Much of our work is wall flashing, skylight flashing, vent pipe boots and valley flashing, which use the same methods as a chimney. On homes without masonry chimneys, those are where most leaks start.
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.

Chimney leak repair

Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Los Angeles, CA? Call now.

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

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