S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
South Berwick, ME · 03908 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Chimney Crown Repair in South Berwick, ME Near Me

Repair or rebuild of the concrete slab on top of the chimney that keeps water out of the brick. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Step & Counter Flashing
Chimney Crowns & Caps
Tuckpointing & Waterproofing
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Chimney crown repair deals with the concrete slab that caps the top of a masonry chimney. The crown should slope away from the flue on every side, overhang the brick by about two inches, and have a drip edge cut underneath so water falls clear of the chimney face.

Most crowns we see were never built that way. A lot of them are a thin layer of mortar troweled flat over the top course of brick. Mortar is not concrete. It shrinks, cracks, and lets water straight down into the chimney, where freeze-thaw cycles push the brick apart from the inside. That is often the source of a leak that homeowners blame on the flashing.

For hairline cracks we clean the crown and apply a flexible crown sealant made for masonry. For a crown that is broken, flat, or pulling away from the flue tile, our crew tears it off and forms a new one with a bagged crown mix, a proper slope and a bond break around the flue so the tile can expand without cracking the new slab.

A crown repair is a good time to add chimney cap installation and to look at the mortar below with chimney tuckpointing. Call (833) 583-1301 to book chimney leak repair from the top down.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in South Berwick, ME

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 South Berwick, ME

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

Neighborhoods we cover for chimney flashing repair

  • South Berwick Village
  • Berwick
  • Great Works

ZIP codes we serve

03908
Chimney Crown Repair in South Berwick, ME

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions we hear about Chimney Crown Repair in South Berwick, ME.

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Can you just seal my chimney flashing with caulk?
Caulk is a temporary patch, not a repair. Sealant bonds poorly to dusty brick and breaks down in the sun, so a caulked joint usually fails within a couple of years. A lasting fix is step flashing under each shingle course with counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint above it.
What is the difference between step flashing and counter flashing?
Step flashing is the set of small L-shaped pieces tucked under each shingle course along the side of the chimney. Counter flashing is the metal set into the brick that laps down over the step flashing. The two work as a pair. One without the other leaks.
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.
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.
How do I get a quote for chimney flashing repair?
Call (833) 583-1301. We will ask a few questions about where the water shows up and what the roof looks like, then set a time for our crew to look at it in person.

Chimney leak repair

Need Chimney Flashing Repair in South Berwick, ME? Call now.

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

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