S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Chicago, IL · 60601 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Chimney Flashing Repair in Chicago, IL Near Me

Chimney flashing repair in Chicago, IL 60601. 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 Chicago, IL Near Me

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair in Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL

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

Cook · Major global city known for its architecture, lakefront, and diverse neighborhoods. · Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Neighborhoods we cover for chimney flashing repair

  • Lincoln Park
  • Wicker Park
  • Lakeview
  • Hyde Park
  • Logan Square
  • West Loop
  • South Loop
  • Uptown
  • Andersonville
  • Bridgeport
  • Pilsen
  • Rogers Park
  • Edgewater
  • Albany Park
  • Avondale
  • North Center
  • Irving Park
  • Portage Park
  • Jefferson Park
  • Dunning
  • Austin
  • Garfield Park
  • Chatham
  • Beverly

Local landmarks

  • Millennium Park
  • Navy Pier
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Willis Tower
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Grant Park
  • Chicago Riverwalk
  • Soldier Field
  • Wrigley Field
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Field Museum
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • Union Station

ZIP codes we serve

60601 60602 60603 60604 60605 60606 60607 60608 60609 60610 60611 60612 60613 60614 60615 60616 60617 60618 60619 60620 60621 60622 60623 60624 60625 60626 60628 60629 60630 60631 60632 60633 60634 60636 60637 60638 60639 60640 60641 60642 60643 60644 60645 60646 60647 60649 60651 60652 60653 60654 60655 60656 60657 60659 60660 60661

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Chimney flashing repair Chicago, IL FAQs

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

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

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Can you just seal my chimney flashing with caulk?
Caulk is a temporary patch, not a repair. Sealant bonds poorly to dusty brick and breaks down in the sun, so a caulked joint usually fails within a couple of years. A lasting fix is step flashing under each shingle course with counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint above it.
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.
Is chimney leak repair covered by homeowners insurance?
That depends on your policy and what caused the leak. Sudden storm damage is often covered, while wear and old flashing usually is not. We photograph the damage and write up what we find so you have something to show your adjuster.
My house has no chimney. Can you still help with a roof leak?
Yes. Much of our work is wall flashing, skylight flashing, vent pipe boots and valley flashing, which use the same methods as a chimney. On homes without masonry chimneys, those are where most leaks start.
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.

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Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Chicago, IL? Call now.

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

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