From Fairmount's century-old brick homes to Ridglea's mid-century roofs, Fort Worth chimneys need flashing that's built for hail, wind, and shifting clay soil — not a quick reseal.
Fort Worth's chimneys have to survive a lot — hailstorms that dent metal in minutes, spring winds that pry at loose seams, and the slow, relentless work of clay-soil movement that shifts foundations and cracks mortar joints. Whether you own a 1910s masonry home in Fairmount, a mid-century ranch in Arlington Heights, or a newer build near the TCU area, the flashing where your chimney meets the roofline is one of the first places water finds its way in. At Lowes Chimney Sweep, we replace failing flashing with a full step-and-counter system properly let into the mortar joint, not a caulk-and-hope patch. It's a permanent fix, and we back it with a Free Online Quote before any work begins.
A lot of Fort Worth homeowners call us after a roofer or handyman "resealed" their flashing with roofing cement, only to have the leak return a year later. Caulk and tar break down fast under Texas sun and hail impact, and they were never designed to handle the expansion and contraction that comes with our freeze-thaw swings. Proper flashing replacement means new step flashing woven with each course of shingles and counter flashing cut into the mortar joint itself, so water has nowhere to go but off the roof.
Fort Worth's housing stock is a mix of eras, and each one has its own flashing headaches. The early-1900s masonry homes in Fairmount and parts of Near Southside often have original flashing that's decades past its service life, sometimes hidden under layers of old tar. Mid-century homes in Arlington Heights and Ridglea frequently have lightweight flashing that was never sized for today's hail events. And newer construction out toward the suburbs can still develop leaks fast if builders used minimal flashing to cut costs. Add in North Texas's expansive clay soil, which shifts foundations and slowly works masonry joints loose, and you get a city where flashing failure is less a matter of if than when. We see the same pattern across Tanglewood and the TCU area too — a small gap opens at the flashing line, and every wind-driven rain after that pushes more water behind the brick.
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(214) 225-8874Flashing problems rarely announce themselves loudly at first. Look for these signs, especially after a hailstorm or a windy front rolls through:
If any of this sounds familiar, it's worth pairing a flashing evaluation with a broader chimney inspection to make sure water hasn't already reached the crown, liner, or firebox. Catching it early often means the difference between a flashing job and a full masonry repair down the line.
Every chimney is a little different, but a full replacement generally includes removing the old flashing entirely, inspecting the mortar joint and brick condition underneath, cutting a clean reglet for the counter flashing, and installing new step and counter flashing sized to your roof pitch and chimney dimensions. We also check the chimney cap while we're up there, since a damaged cap often shares the blame for water getting in near the flashing line. For homes that have had chronic leak issues, we may also recommend a look at chimney leak repair options to address any damage that's already occurred inside the chase or attic.
We don't publish flat prices because flashing jobs vary based on real factors: the chimney's height and roof pitch, whether it's a simple single-slope tie-in or a more complex multi-plane roof like you'll find on some Ridglea and Tanglewood homes, the condition of the mortar joint the counter flashing needs to be set into, and whether the work is being coordinated with a full reroof. Older Fairmount masonry sometimes requires extra care and mortar repair around the reglet, which affects labor time. Services with Lowes Chimney Sweep start at $99, and every job in Fort Worth begins with a straightforward, no-surprises Free Online Quote so you know what you're paying for before we start. Check out our breakdown of why flashing fails in North Texas or our guide to spotting a chimney leak early for more background before you call.
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If you've already had the flashing resealed with caulk or roofing cement and the leak returned, that's a strong sign the flashing itself has failed and needs full replacement. This is especially common on older Fairmount and Near Southside homes where the original flashing is decades old. A full re-flash lets into the mortar joint permanently, so it doesn't rely on a coating that breaks down under Texas sun and hail.
Yes, and it's actually the ideal time to do it. We coordinate directly with roofing crews across Fort Worth so step flashing gets woven in with new shingles as they're installed, which gives a cleaner, longer-lasting result than adding flashing to an existing roof.
Yes. Hail can dent or loosen flashing seams without causing obvious shingle damage, and that's often where leaks start. If you've had a hailstorm come through Arlington Heights, Ridglea, or anywhere else in the Metroplex, it's worth having the flashing checked even if the roof itself passed inspection.
A proper counter flashing installation does involve cutting a small reglet into the mortar joint, not the brick itself, so the flashing can be set in and sealed permanently. This is standard practice and is done carefully, especially on older Fairmount and TCU-area masonry where the mortar may already be worn.
Cost depends on factors like your roof's pitch and complexity, the chimney's size, and the condition of the mortar joint the flashing sets into. We don't quote flat prices upfront without seeing the chimney, but every estimate is provided through our Free Online Quote process so you know the cost before work starts, with services starting at $99.
Straight answers from our DFW chimney pros before you book.
