Chimney Reflashing

What This Service Involves

Reflashing goes beyond patching by removing every piece of old flashing and starting clean, which is often the smarter call once the original metal has rusted through after decades of Northwest wet weather. We layer new base flashing, individual step pieces, an apron at the front, and counter-flashing that laces into freshly cut mortar joints for a mechanical seal that sealant alone can never match. Because the entire assembly is replaced at once, there are no aging fasteners or tired laps left behind to fail the following season. This is the long-term fix Seattle-area homeowners choose when they are tired of chasing recurring drips.

Benefits

Eliminates every weak point in one coordinated system rather than a series of patches; extends the life of both the roof and the chimney masonry; ideal companion to a reroof or shingle replacement; backed by properly interwoven metal that outlasts caulk-only repairs

Our Process

1) Fully remove all existing flashing down to the deck and masonry; 2) Repair underlying shingles, underlayment, or brick as needed; 3) Fabricate and install new base, step, apron, and counter-flashing; 4) Grind counter-flashing into the joints, seal, and confirm watertight performance

What Affects the Cost

Height and perimeter of the chimney; condition of the surrounding masonry and roof field; type of new metal specified; whether a cricket or new saddle is added during the work; complexity of tying flashing into existing shingles

Best Time of Year

Schedule reflashing during a dry stretch from June through September when mortar and sealants cure properly in our cooler climate.