Serving Interlochen, East Arlington, Viridian, and every hail-battered rooftop in between — we fix the roof-to-chimney joint before it becomes a ceiling stain.
If you've owned a home in Arlington for more than a storm season, you already know what hail does to a roof. What's less obvious is what it does to the thin strip of metal and sealant where your roof meets your chimney — the flashing. In neighborhoods like Interlochen, East Arlington, and South Arlington, where masonry chimneys and factory-built metal chimneys from the 1970s through the 2000s are the norm, that joint is almost always the first thing to fail after a bad storm. Lowes Chimney Sweep repairs and reseals chimney flashing throughout Arlington, TX, seven days a week, with services starting at $99.
Flashing repair is not the same as a full re-flash or a new chimney cap. This service is about restoring the seal on flashing that's already in place but has started to fail — cracked or dried-out tar and caulk, step flashing that's lifted or pulled loose from the brick, and small gaps where wind has worked a seam open. If the metal itself is still straight, rust-free, and properly lapped under the shingles, resealing is usually enough to stop the leak. We check whether the leak is coming from the flashing or somewhere else before recommending any fix.
Arlington sits in one of the worst hail corridors in the country, and that matters more for flashing than most homeowners realize. Hail doesn't just dent shingles — it hammers the exposed edge of counter-flashing, loosens fasteners, and speeds up the breakdown of tar and caulk seals. Add in the high winds that come through with spring storms and the clay-soil shifting common across South Arlington and the Dalworthington Gardens area, and you get a slow, steady prying motion on that flashing seam year after year. Homes in Viridian with newer factory-built chimneys aren't immune either — their thinner metal flashing can work loose from wind uplift even without hail. Whether your chimney is 1980s masonry or a modern prefab unit, the flashing joint is usually the weakest point on the whole roof.
Not every flashing problem needs new metal. If the flashing is intact, correctly layered, and just needs fresh sealant and re-securing, resealing is faster and less invasive. Replacement becomes necessary when the metal has rusted through, been bent or torn by hail, was installed shallow to begin with, or has failed in the same spot repeatedly despite prior sealing. We'll also look at whether the chimney crown or surrounding mortar is contributing to the leak, since water tracking down brick can mimic a flashing problem.
Fast flashing repairs for Arlington homes, from Interlochen to South Arlington.
(214) 225-8874Once flashing opens up even slightly, water has a direct path along the chimney chase or brick and into the framing behind it. That's how a small caulk crack turns into rotted decking, stained ceilings, or mold behind a wall. A quick chimney inspection after a hailstorm or heavy spring rain can catch a lifted seam before it becomes a bigger repair. Our crews also handle chimney cap installation and general chimney repair for homeowners who need more than flashing work addressed at the same visit. If you've noticed water stains after a storm, our guide to spotting a chimney leak early walks through what to look for before calling.
Flashing repair pricing depends on a handful of real factors: how much of the flashing run needs resealing versus replacing, roof pitch and how the chimney is positioned relative to the ridge, the type of flashing material already installed, and how much prior damage from hail or wind has to be corrected before a new seal will hold. A chimney with a single lifted section of step flashing is a very different job than one with counter-flashing pulling away from mortar joints across the whole width of the chimney. We don't post fixed numbers because every Arlington roof and chimney combination is different — instead, we look at the actual flashing on your roof and give you a Free Online Quote before any work starts, so you know the cost up front.
"Very pleased with the professionalism and promptness of service. The chimney sweep was done quickly and efficiently at significantly less cost than the first quote I got from another company. Happy to recommend Lowes Chimney Sweep to anyone in Plano!"
"Outstanding chimney sweep service from start to finish. They were punctual, courteous, and left our chimney spotless with no mess in our home. I won't use anyone else for chimney services in Dallas TX!"
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Flashing leaks usually show up as staining on the ceiling near the wall line where the chimney passes through the attic or roof, rather than directly inside the firebox. Cap leaks tend to show up as dampness inside the flue itself. We check both during a visit, since Arlington's storms tend to stress each part differently.
Hail dents and loosens the exposed edges of counter-flashing and speeds up the breakdown of the caulk and tar sealing it, especially on older masonry chimneys common in East Arlington and Interlochen. It's less obvious than shingle damage but just as likely to cause a leak.
In many cases yes, especially if the metal itself is still straight and properly positioned under the shingles. If it's rusted through, badly bent, or has failed repeatedly in the same spot, replacement is the more reliable fix.
Yes, though prefab chimneys use lighter flashing that can loosen from wind uplift even without hail impact. We inspect the flashing lap and seal the same way we would on masonry, adjusting for the thinner metal typically used on factory-built units.
Lowes Chimney Sweep serves Arlington seven days a week, including Sundays, which matters after the spring storm systems that roll through the Metroplex. Call (214) 225-8874 and we'll get a certified, insured technician scheduled to assess the flashing.
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