Gainesville Roof & Leak
Leak repair

Chimney repair and repointing

A chimney can let water in without the roof being involved at all. A cracked crown, a missing cap, spalled brick or eroded mortar joints all admit water into the stack, where it travels down and appears inside looking exactly like a roof leak. Because the symptom is identical, chimneys are a common source of leaks that have been repaired at roof level more than once without success.

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What the job involves

  • Inspection of crown, cap, flashing and masonry condition
  • Repointing of eroded mortar joints
  • Crown repair or recasting where cracked
  • Cap fitting where missing, to keep rain out of the flue
  • Assessment of whether the leak is masonry or flashing

Signs you need it

  • Damp on the chimney breast inside the house
  • Visible cracking in the crown or spalling brickwork
  • A chimney leak that has been repaired at roof level before

Where we cover

Each area has its own page for chimney repair and repointing.

Questions

Is my leak the flashing or the chimney itself?

Both present almost identically. Flashing leaks usually show at ceiling level where the stack passes through; masonry leaks often show lower, on the breast itself, and worsen with wind-driven rain from a particular direction. Checking both before working on either saves repeating the job.

Does an unused chimney still need a cap?

More so, arguably. An open flue on a disused stack takes rain straight into the structure with nothing drawing it back out, so the masonry stays wet and deteriorates faster than one in use.

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Describe what you are seeing

A roof leak in the mountains rarely shows up where the water got in. It tracks along a rafter, soaks decking and insulation on the way, and surfaces on a ceiling somewhere else entirely. Finding the entry point is most of the job.

Call (229) 592-0097
Call (229) 592-0097