Local chimney flashing repair for Mandarin homes
Old tar off, joints repointed, new metal in. Flashing work in Mandarin runs in that order, after a free look at the roof line.
- Family owned and operated
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- Upfront pricing, no hidden fees
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Why Choose Us
Flashing pros who set the metal into the brick
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off when you book today
The flashing metal is chosen to suit the roof and its fasteners, and it is named on your estimate.
- Free inspection and estimateThe flashing check in Mandarin costs nothing, and it includes a look from the attic side.
- No hidden feesAny roofing we lift and reset is priced on the estimate, so the bill does not grow on the roof.
- Workmanship warrantyThe metal we fit and the joints we cut into the brick are covered by our workmanship warranty.
A new roof over old flashing
A re-roof is the best chance to replace chimney flashing, and it is also when old flashing sometimes gets reused. Step pieces that are bent, rusted or too short, and counter flashing that was not set into the brick, carry their problems onto the new roof.
Planning a new roof for your Mandarin house? Call us before the tear-off. We check the chimney flashing and the joints above it, and we can do our part while the roofing is off, so the new roof goes back up against new metal instead of old. Ceiling stain next to the chimney in Mandarin? Call (904) 920-5495 and we will find where the water gets in.
The direct distance from Jacksonville to Mandarin is about 9 miles. Mandarin is a neighborhood within the City of Jacksonville.
What's Included
Flashing work around the whole stack
- Old tar, caulk and loose metal stripped from the joint
- Base pieces fastened to the roof deck, clear of the brick
- Tile or metal roof details built to the roof maker's method
- Cricket need checked on wide chimneys
How It Works
Strip, repoint, flash, reset
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Roof line checked, tar stripped
We look at every piece around the chimney, and old tar or caulk comes off so the metal under it can be judged.
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Roofing lifted around the chimney
Shingles, tile or panels next to the chimney come up just far enough to reach the base flashing.
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Base and counter flashing rebuilt
New step or base pieces go in under the roofing, and the counter flashing is set into a sawn joint in the brick and sealed.
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Roofing reset over new metal
The roofing goes back down over the new flashing, and you see each piece that was replaced before we leave.
Local Conditions
What makes flashing leak in Mandarin
Mandarin sits well back from the coast, so salt is less of a factor for flashing here. Most leaks come from how the flashing was built: glued-on counter flashing, missing corner tabs or a back pan that holds water.
The repair rebuilds the detail, with the counter flashing set into the brick and each lap running downhill.
10% off your first service when you book today
Reflashing booked today for your Mandarin home comes with 10% off a first service.
Hemmed edges on the flashing
The exposed lower edge of counter flashing is folded back on itself, a hem, rather than left as a raw cut edge. The hem stiffens the metal so it lies flat against the base flashing instead of curling, and it gives water a clean edge to drip from.
A raw edge can ripple, lift in wind and let water wick back underneath. On aprons and counter flashing we hem the exposed edges where the metal allows it. It is a small thing that makes the joint last longer and look finished from the ground. Hems are formed on the bench before the piece goes up.
Minimum flashing thickness under the code
Thickness is part of the flashing choice as much as the metal is. The Florida Building Code, Residential, Table R903.2.1, lists minimum thicknesses for corrosion-resistant flashing by metal. Metal thinner than that dents, tears at bends and corrodes through sooner.
Thin metal turns up on quick repairs because it is easy to bend by hand. We check the thickness of what is there and name the thickness of what we will install, which meets the table and is chosen for the detail. That figure is worth checking when you look at other proposals. Heavier metal also holds a crisp bend at hems and tabs, which keeps laps tight.
When existing step flashing can stay
Some step flashing can stay in place. If the step flashing is the right size, sound metal with no holes, and correctly lapped under the roofing, it can stay while the counter flashing above it is rebuilt. That keeps the roofing undisturbed.
We check a few step pieces by lifting the counter flashing and the roofing edge. Rusted, short or face-nailed pieces mean the whole run is replaced. Either way you hear which way we went on your chimney and why, so a partial repair is a decision you make with us. Pieces that stay are recorded by side, so the next person knows what is original.
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What decides the flashing detail
- Roof covering type, and the maker's or manual's flashing detail
- Counter flashing method, reglet or through-wall, with the reason
- Laps and corner tabs formed so water runs downhill
- Coordination with a planned re-roof, if one is scheduled
FAQ
Flashing questions from Mandarin
Who replaces chimney flashing in Mandarin?
Our flashing crew does. For homes in Mandarin we start in the attic, take the old joint apart, repoint where needed and fit new base and counter flashing. Call (904) 920-5495 to book.
Is flashing work eligible for the 10% off?
Yes. The 10% off your first service covers flashing repair too. Mention it when you book.
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