Roof Flashing Repair in Valrico, FL: Chimneys, Vents and Skylights
Most roof leaks start where the roof meets something else. We repair wall, chimney, skylight and vent flashing so it stays sealed.
Roof flashing repair in Valrico, FL fixes leaks where the roof meets a wall, chimney, skylight, vent or valley. Most cost $200 to $500. We find which piece failed, replace it properly rather than smearing caulk over it, and show you photos. It's the root cause behind a lot of the roof leak repair in Valrico, FL we do.
Where flashing fails
Walls
Where a lower roof meets a two-storey wall, or a porch roof meets the house. Step flashing under each shingle course, counter-flashing over it.
Chimneys
Step and counter flashing on the sides, and a cricket behind wide chimneys to shed water instead of damming it.
Skylights
Flashing kits around the frame. Water stains around the skylight well are the clue.
Vents and pipes
Pipe boots, vent pans and exhaust caps. Rubber boots crack in Florida sun, metal pans rust.
On metal roofs, flashing around penetrations is the most common leak point too. See metal roof leak repair.
How we do roof flashing repair in Valrico, FL
- Confirm it's the flashing.Attic first, then the roof. A hose test aimed at one joint at a time confirms it.
- Remove what's around it.Shingles or tiles come up carefully so the new flashing can go under them, lapped the right way.
- Replace, don't caulk.New step, counter or apron flashing, vent pan or boot. Sealant only where the system calls for it.
- Re-lay and photograph.Roof covering back on, matched as closely as possible, photos before and after.
Signs of flashing problems
- Stains on the ceiling near an outside wall or around the chimney
- Water stains around a skylight well
- Leaks that only show in wind-driven rain from one direction
- Caulk you can see that is cracked, gapped or peeling
Not sure where the water comes from? Start with roof leak detection. Every roof flashing repair in Valrico, FL comes with a written price before work starts.
What every Valrico customer gets
Photos before a price
You see the problem on your own roof, then get a written, itemised price. Nothing starts until you say yes.
Repair before replace
If a repair will do the job, that's what we recommend. If the roof is finished, we show you why and you're welcome to get a second opinion.
Open 24/7, based in Valrico
Call day or night from our office at 2700 St Anthony Dr. No door-knocking, no assignment of benefits, no deductible games.
What Valrico homeowners say
Roof flashing questions
What is roof flashing?
Thin metal, usually aluminium or galvanized steel, that seals the joints where the roof meets something else: a wall, a chimney, a skylight, a vent or a valley. Most leaks start at flashing, not in the middle of the roof.
How much does roof flashing repair cost?
Most flashing repairs in the Tampa area run $200 to $500. More if siding or stucco has to come off to reach it, or if decking underneath is wet.
Can flashing just be re-caulked?
Caulk is a short-term patch at best. In Florida sun it dries and splits in a few years. Bent, rusted or badly lapped flashing needs replacing.
Why does my skylight leak?
Usually the flashing around it, not the glass. Sometimes the seal between the glass and frame has failed, which shows as water between the panes or dripping off the frame.
Do you repair chimney leaks?
Yes: the step and counter flashing around the chimney and the cricket behind it. Brick and mortar repair on the chimney itself is a masonry job.
Need roof flashing repair in Valrico, FL?
Call (813) 555-0147 or text us a photo of the stain. We'll find where the water is getting in, show you, and give you a written price.