Chimney and Flashing Leak Detection in Nashville, TN
An inspection of chimney flashing, crickets, counterflashing, crown, mortar and siding intersections to pinpoint why water is getting in around your chimney.
- Advanced Roof Leak Detection
- Measured, not guessed
- Middle Tennessee
Chimney and Flashing Leak Detection, explained.
Chimneys interrupt a roof in a way few other features do. Water runs down the roof and meets a masonry mass that does not move with the house. The seams between roofing, flashing and brick have to stay sealed through decades of weather and movement, and they often do not.
We inspect step flashing, counterflashing, the cricket on the uphill side, the chimney crown, mortar joints and any siding or stone intersections. Rust, gaps, cracked sealant and missing kick-out flashing leave their own signs. When needed we test with water. The report tells you which detail failed and what kind of repair it needs.
Signs this service fits
- You see stains near the chimney
- Rust or sealant cracks show on flashing
- The chimney is brick with a crown that looks cracked
- Leaks appear in heavy, wind-driven rain
A good fit, and what to know.
We would rather you hear the limits from us than discover them later.
A good fit when
- The chimney is the likely source
- You want to know whether flashing or masonry is to blame
- A repair has failed before
Worth knowing
- Masonry repair is done by a mason, flashing by a roofer
- Hidden water damage may need follow-up
Why do it this way.
The usual suspects checked
Flashing, cricket, crown and mortar.
Proof before repair
Water testing confirms the path.
Distinguishes causes
Flashing and masonry leaks are different fixes.
Protects ceilings and walls
Hidden water damage is found early.
Before and after: flashing: dry-looking to leak found
RevealedSurface viewIllustrative scene created to show what a surface view hides and what an inspection reveals. Drag the handle to slide between them.
From first look to finished report.
A clear sequence for every visit.
- 01
Inspect the flashing system
We examine base and step flashing, counterflashing and the cricket.
- 02
Check masonry
Mortar joints, crown and cap are examined for cracks and gaps.
- 03
Confirm with testing
Water tests and moisture readings prove the leak path when needed.
- 04
Report the failure
Photos show the failed detail and repair type.
Services that go together.
C-09Leak DetectionValley & Flashing LeaksAn inspection of roof valleys, step flashing at walls, dormers and transitions, where concentrated water finds weak points.Moisture and water test
C-05Leak DetectionWater Test & Leak TracingA controlled, section-by-section water test that reproduces the leak so the exact entry point can be proven, with someone watching inside.Moisture and water test
C-01Leak DetectionRoof Leak DetectionA systematic investigation that traces water from the stain on your ceiling back to the exact opening in the roof, using inspection, moisture meters, water testing and thermal imaging.Moisture and water test
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Why Roofs LeakThe most common reasons water gets into a roof, from flashing failures to clogged valleys.2 min read Finding the Source of a Roof LeakWhy leaks are rarely where the stain is, and how inspectors trace water back to its entry point.2 min read 
The Anatomy of a Roof, ExplainedDecking, underlayment, flashing, ridge, valley and more: the parts of a roof and what each one does.2 min read Chimney & Flashing Leaks FAQ.
Why do chimneys leak?
Flashing and sealant age and the chimney moves differently from the roof, opening gaps.
What is a cricket?
A small peaked structure on the uphill side of a chimney that diverts water around it.
Is it the roof or the chimney?
We test to find out. Different problems need different contractors.
Chimney & Flashing Leaks across Middle Tennessee.
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Know your roof. Before the next storm.
Tell us about your roof and what worries you, and we will suggest the right inspection. Most leaks announce themselves long before the ceiling does.