The metal seal where the chimney meets the roof is the most common leak point of all.
Flashing is the metal seal where your chimney passes through the roof, and it’s the single most common source of chimney leaks on Braintree homes — especially where a roof was replaced and the old flashing was reused or simply tarred over instead of properly installed.
When you see a ceiling stain near the chimney, the flashing is the first suspect. We trace the leak to its real source and re-seal it the way it should be done — integrated into both the roof and the masonry, not smeared with caulk.
Tar and caulk patches fail with sun and freeze-thaw and trap water against the masonry. Properly integrated step-and-counter flashing is the lasting fix — and catching it early prevents rotted decking, ruined insulation and interior damage.
Tell us what you’re seeing on your Braintree chimney — we’ll take a look and give you honest next steps with a free estimate.
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