Leaks & Waterproofing
Flashing repair and breathable masonry waterproofing — stop water at the source.
Ceiling stain near the fireplace?Musty smell after rain?Rusty damper?
Chimney Leak Repair & Waterproofing
That stain on the ceiling near the fireplace? Nine times out of ten it’s not the roof — it’s the chimney: flashing that’s lifted, a cracked crown, a missing cap, or brick that’s begun drinking water.
How we stop leaks
- Flashing — re-seat, re-seal or re-fabricate the roof-to-chimney metalwork
- Crown — seal minor cracking or recast with a proper drip edge
- Masonry — breathable siloxane waterproofing that repels rain but lets brick breathe (never paint or film sealers, which trap moisture and make spalling worse)
The cost of waiting: Water compounds: framing, insulation, then mold. The source is usually a $-hundreds fix — the delay is what costs $-thousands.
One visit, photos of the cause, and a fix priced in writing.
FAQs
Can I just paint the chimney to seal it?
Please don’t — paint traps moisture inside the brick and accelerates freeze-thaw damage. Breathable treatments are the right tool.
How long does waterproofing last?
Roughly a decade per application, applied after any needed repairs.
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