S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Washington, DC · 20001 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Emergency Chimney Leak Tarping in Washington, DC Near Me

Temporary tarping and sealing to stop active chimney and flashing leaks. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Emergency chimney leak tarping is for the call no one wants to make: water coming through the ceiling next to the chimney during a storm. Our first job is to stop the water. The permanent chimney leak repair comes after the roof is dry.

When it is safe to get on the roof, our crew wraps the chimney and the roof slope above it in a heavy reinforced tarp, runs the top edge up under the shingles at least one course above the chimney, and fastens it with wood battens screwed to the roof deck, not just weighted with bricks. For a crown or open flue letting water in from the top, we cap it with a temporary cover.

We will not climb a steep, iced or lightning-struck roof in the middle of a storm. In those cases we tell you how to contain the water inside, move belongings, and shut off power to any light fixture near the leak, and we come as soon as conditions allow.

Before we leave, we photograph what we found so you have a record for your insurer. Once things dry out, we come back to do the real fix, which is usually step flashing replacement, counter flashing repair or chimney crown repair. Call (833) 583-1301.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Washington, DC

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.

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Chimney Flashing Repair Across Washington, DC

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

ZIP codes we serve

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Emergency Chimney Leak Tarping in Washington, DC

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions we hear about Emergency Chimney Leak Tarping in Washington, DC.

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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.
How long does chimney flashing repair take?
Most step and counter flashing jobs on a single chimney take a day. Adding a cricket, crown rebuild or tuckpointing can make it two. Waterproofing is often a second visit because fresh mortar needs time to cure first.
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.
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.
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.

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Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Washington, DC? Call now.

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

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