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Chimney Flashing & Leak Repair in Laredo, TX

A leak that shows up near a fireplace wall or a ceiling close to a chimney almost always traces back to the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. This junction combines a masonry or metal structure with a shingle or tile roof plane, two materials that expand and contract at different rates, which makes it one of the most leak-prone spots on any home.

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We repair step flashing along the sides of the chimney, counter flashing set into the masonry, and the cricket (the small peaked structure built behind a wide chimney to divert water around it). We also check the chimney cap and mortar cap, since cracks there let water into the chimney structure itself, not just the roof.

Why it happens

Common Causes of Chimney Leak Repair in Laredo

Cracked mortar or chimney cap

Water entering through the top of the chimney can travel down and appear as a roof or ceiling leak.

Failed counter flashing

Counter flashing set into mortar joints can work loose as the masonry ages and settles.

Missing or undersized cricket

Wide chimneys without a properly built cricket allow water and debris to pool against the uphill side, increasing leak risk.

Sealant failure at the base

The sealant bridging masonry and flashing dries and cracks under sun exposure over time.

What to watch for

Signs You Need Chimney Leak Repair

How we work

Our Chimney Leak Repair Process

  1. Chimney and flashing inspection

    We check the cap, mortar crown, counter flashing, step flashing, and cricket.

  2. Diagnosis

    We identify whether water is entering at the top of the chimney, the flashing, or both.

  3. Repair or rebuild flashing

    Damaged flashing sections are replaced and properly integrated with the roofing material.

  4. Cricket construction or repair

    Where undersized or missing, we build or repair a cricket to correctly divert water.

  5. Sealing and final check

    All seams are sealed and the repair is inspected before completion.

Service area

Chimney Leak Repair Across Laredo & Webb County

We provide chimney flashing & leak repair throughout Laredo, TX and the surrounding Webb County communities.

North LaredoSouth LaredoDowntown & Central LaredoDel Mar & Alexander AreaRio Bravo, TXEl Cenizo, TX
Questions

Chimney Leak Repair FAQ

Is a chimney leak always a roofing issue?

Not always — sometimes water enters through cracked mortar at the top of the chimney itself. We check both the masonry and the flashing to identify the true source.

What is a chimney cricket and do I need one?

A cricket is a small peaked structure built behind a chimney to route water around it instead of letting it pool. Building codes generally require one on chimneys above a certain width, and we'll tell you if yours needs one.

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