Chimney Flashing Repair in Vancouver & Coquitlam
Leaks around the chimney are usually the flashing, not the brick. We rebuild step and counter flashing, add a cricket on wide chimneys and seal it properly, backed by our 15-year workmanship guarantee.
- Malarkey Certified
- $2M insured · WorkSafeBC
- 15-yr workmanship guarantee
- 24/7 emergency line
Why Choose Red Maple for Chimney Flashing Repair?
Chimneys are one of the most common leak points on older Lower Mainland homes. The flashing where the roof meets the chimney has to handle water from every direction, and once the old step flashing rusts, the counter flashing pulls out of the mortar, or someone relies on caulk or tar, water runs straight into the attic and down the chimney chase.
We check the flashing, the roof around the chimney and the masonry above it. If the problem is cracked bricks, failing mortar or the chimney crown, we will tell you honestly that a mason should handle that part, so you are not paying a roofer to fix the wrong thing.
How We Work
Inspect the Chimney & Attic
We look at the flashing, the shingles around it and the attic below for where water is entering, and check the brick, mortar and crown for problems flashing cannot fix.
Photos & Written Quote
You get photos of the cause and a written price before any work starts.
Rebuild the Flashing
Old flashing and tar patches come off, ice-and-water protection goes on, and new step flashing is woven into the shingles with counter flashing cut into the mortar joints. Wide chimneys get a cricket to shed water around the uphill side.
Check & Clean-Up
We check the finished flashing, clean up and give you before-and-after photos.
Signs You Need Chimney Flashing Repair
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney
- Damp or musty attic around the chimney chase
- Rusted, lifted or tarred-over flashing
- Gaps where the flashing meets the brick
- Moss or debris built up on the uphill side of the chimney
What's Included
- Inspection of flashing, roof and attic
- Removal of old flashing and tar patches
- Ice-and-water protection at the base
- New step and counter flashing
- Cricket (saddle) on wide chimneys
- Photos before and after
What Affects the Price
- Chimney width and height
- Whether a cricket is needed
- Roof pitch and access
- Rot in the decking around the chimney
- Whether it is done alone or during a reroof
Every quote is written and itemized after an on-site inspection. No deposit required.
Chimney Leak Repair
Most chimney leaks come from failed flashing at the roof line. Rebuilding the step and counter flashing properly stops the leak for good, instead of resealing it every winter.
Chimney Flashing Replacement
Rusted or tarred-over flashing is removed and replaced with new step flashing woven into the shingles and counter flashing set into the mortar joints, so water has no seam to get behind.
Chimney Crickets
Chimneys wider than about 75 cm (30 in) collect water and debris on the uphill side. A cricket, a small peaked section behind the chimney, sends that water around it.
When You Need a Mason
Cracked crowns, spalling bricks and failing mortar let water in above the roof line. Flashing will not fix those, and we will say so and recommend a masonry repair.
Our honest advice
If your leak is coming from the chimney crown or the brickwork, we will tell you to call a mason instead of selling you new flashing you do not need.
Chimney Flashing Repair: What Our Customers Say
"Rasheed was friendly, helpful and transparent. He fixed what needed to be fixed, recommended against spending money on what didn't, and patiently explained his recommendations with the help of pictures from my roof. I'm happy to have found my reliable go-to guy for all things roof!"
"My experience with Rasheed was very good. He clearly explained the deficiencies and offered a solution. There was no push. I can recommend."
"Rasheed completed a needed replacement of the pipe flashing on my roof at a reasonable rate. The job was tidy, and he was punctual and pleasant to do business with."
Get a quote for chimney flashing repair
- Rasheed inspects and quotes every job himself, with photos
- Itemized written quote, no pressure
- Malarkey Certified, $2M insured, WorkSafeBC registered
- 15-year written workmanship guarantee
- Emergency line answered 24/7: (778) 239-1701
Free estimate · $0 deposit
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Itemized written quote after an on-site inspection. No pressure.
Chimney Flashing Repair: Frequently Asked Questions
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Serving the Lower Mainland
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$2M Insured
Commercial general liability
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