S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Richton Park, IL · 60471 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Chimney Flashing Repair in Richton Park, IL Near Me

Chimney flashing repair in Richton Park, IL 60471. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney leak repair, step flashing, counter flashing, chimney crown repair and chimney cap installation near you.

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Step & Counter Flashing
Chimney Crowns & Caps
Tuckpointing & Waterproofing
Skylight & Vent Flashing
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Chimney flashing repair services

Chimney Flashing Repair Services in Richton Park, IL Near Me

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair in Richton Park, IL: step flashing, counter flashing, crickets, crowns, caps, tuckpointing and the other roof flashing that keeps water out.

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Counter Flashing Repair

Metal cap flashing cut into the mortar joints so rain sheds over the step flashing below. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Chimney Crown Repair

Repair or rebuild of the concrete slab on top of the chimney that keeps water out of the brick. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Chimney Tuckpointing

Grinding out failed mortar joints and repacking them so the brick sheds water again. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Chimney Waterproofing

Breathable siloxane water repellent applied to brick and stone chimneys above the roofline. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Valley Flashing Repair

Reflashing open and closed roof valleys where two slopes meet and carry the most water. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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About Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.

Chimney Flashing Repair Company in Richton Park, IL Near Me

Chimney flashing repair in Illinois often means brick. Chicago bungalows, two-flats and older homes across the state have masonry chimneys that have been through decades of hard freeze-thaw. Wind off Lake Michigan drives rain into loose counter flashing, and many flat mortar caps have cracked and let water into the brick. Central and southern Illinois add spring storms and hail. On older bungalows the chimney often runs up the side wall and through the eave, where step flashing is hard to reach and often skipped.

  • Step flashing woven under every shingle course
  • Counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint, not caulked to the brick
  • Crowns rebuilt with a slope and a drip edge
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Why call us for chimney flashing repair

Chimney Flashing Repair in Richton Park, IL: Why Call Us

Chimney leak repair in Illinois usually involves the brick as much as the flashing. Our crew tuckpoints open mortar joints, rebuilds flat mortar caps as proper concrete crowns and applies a breathable water repellent to chimneys that soak up rain. On flat-roof two-flats and bungalow dormers, we flash chimneys and walls with details made for that roof type. We also build crickets behind wide chimneys so snow and water split around the brick. After spring hail in central and southern Illinois, we check caps and flashing along with the shingles.

Chimneys are the whole job

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair are what we do. We do not sell full roofs or siding.

Step and counter flashing

Each step piece overlaps the one below and nails to the deck, never the brick. Counter flashing goes into a ground reglet.

Crickets where code calls for them

A chimney wider than 30 inches needs a cricket on the uphill side. We build them when they are missing.

Masonry done right

Soft lime mortar on old soft brick. Sloped concrete crowns, not flat mortar caps.

Leaks without a chimney

Wall flashing, skylights, vent boots and valleys use the same methods, and we fix those too.

Photos of the work

You see what failed and what we replaced, which helps if you are talking to an insurer.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Richton Park, IL

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Call and describe the leak

Tell us where the water shows up and when. A stain that only appears in wind-driven rain points somewhere different than water in the firebox.

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We find the entry point

Our crew checks the crown, the brick face and the step and counter flashing, because a leak at the chimney is not always a flashing problem.

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You get a plain written scope

We tell you what failed, what we plan to replace and what it costs before any shingle comes off.

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We fix it with metal, not caulk

New step flashing under each shingle course and counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint. Photos before and after.

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Chimney Flashing Repair Across Richton Park, IL

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair for homes across Richton Park, IL. Call (833) 583-1301 with your address.

Cook · Known for its quiet suburban residential neighborhoods south of Chicago. · Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Neighborhoods we cover for chimney flashing repair

  • Lincolnshire
  • The Pines

Local landmarks

  • Richton Park Village Hall
  • Richton Park Library

ZIP codes we serve

60471

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Chimney flashing repair Richton Park, IL FAQs

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions Richton Park, IL homeowners ask about chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair.

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How do I know if my chimney leak is flashing or something else?
Look at when it leaks. A stain that shows up during wind-driven rain from one direction often points to the flashing on that side. Water that shows up in the firebox or on the damper usually comes from the top, through an open flue or a cracked crown. Damp brick inside the attic after a long soaking rain points to porous masonry. Our crew checks all three before recommending chimney flashing repair.
Do I need a chimney cricket?
Building code calls for a cricket on the uphill side of any chimney wider than 30 inches, unless the chimney sits on the ridge. Even on a narrower chimney, a cricket helps if you see leaves piling up or water ponding behind the brick after a storm.
What metal do you use for chimney flashing?
On most asphalt shingle roofs we use aluminum or galvanized steel. On slate, cedar or historic homes we use copper, which lasts as long as the roof. We avoid pairing copper with galvanized steel or aluminum on the same detail because the two corrode each other.
Can a chimney leak be fixed in winter?
Flashing and caps can be installed in cold weather if the roof is dry and free of ice. Mortar work and crown repairs need temperatures above about 40 degrees for the mix to cure, so in cold months we may tarp and flash first, then finish the masonry in spring.
How do I get a quote for chimney flashing repair?
Call (833) 583-1301. We will ask a few questions about where the water shows up and what the roof looks like, then set a time for our crew to look at it in person.

Chimney leak repair

Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Richton Park, IL? Call now.

Water at the chimney, a skylight or a wall? Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair in Richton Park, IL. Tell us where the water shows up and we will set a time to look at it.

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