Chimney & Flashing Repair in Dothan, Alabama

Chimney & Flashing Repair in Dothan, Alabama

The chimney is a roof penetration that moves differently than the rest of the roof. The chimney settles, the roof shifts, and the flashing that seals the gap loosens. In Dothan, the storm wind finds that loosened gap fast. Chimney and flashing repair in Dothan means re-sealing the joint that keeps the rain out.

Signs Your Dothan Chimney Flashing Is Leaking

• Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney — the classic sign
• Damp insulation in the attic near the chimney — the rain is dripping onto it
• White deposits on the chimney — mineral residue from water that evaporated
• Visible gaps in the flashing — the step flashing has pulled away from the chimney
• Rust or corrosion on the flashing — the metal is failing

Why Chimney Flashing Fails in Dothan

The chimney sits on its own foundation, and the roof sits on the house foundation. In the shifting Alabama climate, the two foundations move differently, and the gap between them opens and closes. The step flashing, which seals that gap, works loose over time.

The storm wind makes it worse. The wind-driven rain runs down the chimney and finds the loosened flashing, and the water goes straight through into the attic.

The repair is a careful job. The step flashing has to be integrated into the chimney’s counter flashing, which is set into the masonry. A sealant-only fix doesn’t last in the storm season.

How We Repair Chimney Flashing in Dothan

1. Inspect the chimney and flashing — check the step, counter, and apron flashing
2. Remove the old flashing — take out the damaged or loose metal
3. Install new step flashing — each piece woven into the shingle course
4. Install counter flashing — set into the chimney mortar joint
5. Seal the joint — sealant that stays flexible in the heat

Chimney Flashing Repair Costs in Dothan

Service	Typical range	What’s included	Warranty
Step flashing repair	$400 – $1,300	Replace step flashing, re-seal	2 years
Full flashing replacement	$900 – $2,800	Step, counter, and apron, full	2 years
Chimney cricket	$700 – $2,200	Divert water around the chimney	5 years
Sealant and re-seal	$300 – $900	Re-seal existing flashing joints	1 year

Preventing Chimney Flashing Problems in Dothan

• Check the flashing each spring — catch a loose seal before the storms
• Clear debris from the chimney base — reduce the moisture against the flashing
• Watch for white deposits — the first sign of a water path
• Keep the chimney cap in good shape — a cap diverts water from the flashing

Chimney note: the flashing is the chimney’s only defense against water entry. If the chimney is leaking, the flashing is the cause, and a sealant-only fix won’t last in the storm season.

Serving Dothan and Nearby Areas

We repair chimney flashing across Houston County — Dothan and the surrounding Wiregrass communities.

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