From Fairmount's century-old brick homes to the newer builds around Ridglea, we fix failed flashing before it turns into a ceiling stain.
If you've noticed a brown ring on the ceiling near your fireplace, or damp drywall after a hard North Texas rain, the flashing where your roof meets your chimney is usually the culprit. Fort Worth's mix of housing stock — from the early-1900s masonry homes in Fairmount and Arlington Heights to the mid-century ranches near TCU and newer construction further out — means we see this problem on almost every style of roofline in town. Flashing is a thin metal barrier, and it's rarely the chimney itself that fails first; it's the seal around it. That's the specific problem this service addresses, and getting it right the first time saves you from repeat leaks and unnecessary tear-off work.
This service is focused on the joint between your roof and your chimney, not the crown, cap, or the masonry itself. Common issues we address include:
If your chimney needs broader attention — a deteriorating crown, spalling brick, or a missing cap — those are separate scopes best handled alongside services like chimney crown repair or chimney cap installation, and we'll flag it during inspection rather than bundle it in without you asking.
Not every flashing problem needs full replacement, and we won't sell you one if it doesn't. The decision usually comes down to a few factors:
We inspect before recommending either option, and we'll explain what we're seeing rather than just quoting a fix.
Fort Worth's climate is tough on this specific joint. Hailstorms that roll through North Texas can dent or lift step flashing directly, and high winds work at any edge that isn't fully sealed. On top of that, the region's clay soil expands and contracts with wet and dry cycles, and freeze-thaw swings in winter shift foundations and chimneys just enough to stress the flashing seal over time, even when the metal itself is fine. In neighborhoods like Fairmount and Arlington Heights, where many chimneys date back to the early 1900s, we often find flashing that's been re-tarred multiple times over the decades — a short-term fix that eventually fails again. In newer suburban builds around Tanglewood or the outer parts of the city, the more common issue is flashing that was installed quickly during original construction and just wasn't detailed properly at the corners. Either way, the roof-to-chimney joint is one of the first places a Fort Worth home shows weather damage, and it's worth checking after any major hailstorm.
If any of this sounds familiar, it's worth pairing a flashing check with a full chimney inspection so nothing else nearby gets missed.
Fort Worth's hail and wind don't wait — get your flashing checked before it costs more in drywall than in repair.
(214) 225-8874Flashing rarely fails in isolation. During an inspection we may also spot issues that call for chimney crown repair, tuckpointing on older mortar joints, or chimney waterproofing to help the whole system shed water better. If you're seeing more general water intrusion, our guide to spotting chimney leaks early walks through what to look for room by room, and our post-storm chimney checklist is useful reading after any major North Texas hail event.
Pricing for flashing work depends on a handful of real factors rather than a flat rate: how much flashing needs attention, whether it can be resealed or must be replaced, roof pitch and access, the type of roofing material around the chimney, and whether mortar reglets need to be cut fresh for a proper counterflashing install. A single-story ranch near Ridglea with straightforward access is a very different job from a steep, multi-story historic home in Fairmount. Services with us start at $99, and every job begins with an on-site look so we can give you a clear, upfront number before any work starts — no guessing, no surprise add-ons. Request a Free Online Quote or call (214) 225-8874, and we'll get you scheduled, seven days a week including Sundays.
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If the water stain is right at the ceiling line where the chimney meets the roof, flashing is the most likely cause rather than the chimney crown or cap. We see this often in Fort Worth homes after hail or high wind loosens the seal. A quick inspection can usually confirm it before any repair work starts.
Often, yes — if the metal itself is still in good shape and only the sealant has failed, resealing is a valid and less invasive fix. We check the flashing's condition and installation method first, since surface-mounted flashing common in older Fort Worth remodels tends to need more attention than flashing set into a mortar reglet. We'll tell you honestly which option fits your situation.
Yes, hail impacts can dent, lift, or loosen step flashing, and even when the metal survives intact, the seal around it can crack from the impact. Combined with the high winds North Texas storms bring, this is one of the more common reasons Fort Worth homeowners call us after a rough weather season. We recommend a check after any significant hailstorm.
Many chimneys in Fairmount and Arlington Heights are on early-1900s masonry homes where flashing was likely patched with tar or caulk over the decades instead of properly reset. Each patch is a short-term fix, and Fort Worth's freeze-thaw and clay-soil movement keep working that seal loose again. A proper reglet-cut counterflashing install tends to hold up far longer than another surface patch.
We serve Fort Worth and the surrounding DFW area seven days a week, including Sundays, so scheduling is usually flexible. Call (214) 225-8874 or request a Free Online Quote and we'll find a time that works, especially if you're dealing with an active leak.
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