Step Flashing
Individual pieces interwoven with shingles help move water past the chimney sides.
Local Chimney Flashing Specialists
Chimney Flashing Repair in Southeastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Leaks near a chimney often begin where roofing, metal flashing and masonry meet. MR. ROOF. INC inspects the complete transition and repairs the component actually allowing water to enter.
Serving Since 2008MA HIC #157914Attleboro & Providence OfficesFree Estimates
Attleboro, MA829 Newport Avenue
Providence, RILocal Rhode Island service
Regional Service AreaSoutheastern MA & Rhode Island
Clear RecommendationsNo-pressure estimates
Stop Water at the Transition
Chimney Leaks Require More Than a Bead of Caulk
Chimney flashing is a layered water-management system. Step flashing works with the shingles along the sides of the chimney, while counterflashing helps protect the upper edges of the metal. The back pan or cricket manages water on the uphill side when the roof and chimney configuration require it.
Sealant alone is rarely a durable substitute for correctly installed flashing. We inspect the metal, surrounding shingles, fasteners and visible masonry conditions before recommending repair. If the leak is caused primarily by cracked masonry, a chimney cap or another non-roofing component, we explain that distinction clearly.
Leak Clues
Signs the Chimney Flashing May Be Failing
Water can travel before it becomes visible indoors, so the stain may not appear directly beside the chimney.
- Water stains near the chimney or adjacent ceiling
- Rust, gaps or lifted edges in exposed flashing
- Cracked sealant around metal transitions
- Loose or damaged shingles beside the chimney
- Leaks that appear during wind-driven rain
- Deteriorated wood decking around the chimney
Flashing System
What We Evaluate Around the Chimney
Every transition must direct water onto the roof surface without leaving an exposed path underneath.
Counterflashing
Metal set into or secured to masonry protects the upper edge of the step flashing assembly.
Back Pan and Cricket
The uphill side must divert concentrated water and debris around the chimney safely.
Our Process
How Chimney Flashing Repair Works
We diagnose the source before disturbing sound roofing materials.
Leak and Roof Review
We review interior symptoms and inspect the chimney transition from the roof.
Identify the Failure
We distinguish flashing problems from damaged shingles, masonry or chimney-cap issues.
Repair Proposal
The scope explains which flashing and surrounding materials require repair or replacement.
Weather-Tight Completion
We install compatible materials, test the transitions visually and clean the work area.
Local Service Area
Serving Southeastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island
MR. ROOF. INC serves homeowners throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island from our Attleboro, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island offices. Our core service area includes Attleboro, North Attleborough, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Mansfield, Norton, Taunton, Pawtucket, Providence, Cranston, Warwick and nearby communities across the region.
Contact us to confirm availability for your property. Our two offices serve as local bases for projects across the region.
Questions From Homeowners
Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs
Can chimney flashing simply be resealed?
Minor sealant maintenance may help in limited situations, but loose, rusted or incorrectly layered flashing generally requires a proper metal repair.
How do you know whether the leak is flashing or masonry?
We inspect the location and condition of the flashing, shingles, mortar joints, chimney crown and other visible components. Some cases may require a masonry specialist.
Should flashing be replaced during a roof replacement?
Flashing should be evaluated whenever the surrounding roof is replaced. Reuse is appropriate only when the material, installation and condition support it.
What is a chimney cricket?
A cricket is a small peaked structure on the uphill side of a wider chimney that helps divert water and debris around it.
Can you repair interior water damage?
Our scope focuses on the exterior roofing and flashing source. Interior repairs can be planned after the leak source has been corrected and the area has dried.
Get a Clear Chimney Leak Diagnosis
Schedule a chimney flashing inspection near Attleboro, MA or Providence, RI.