The crown is the concrete cap at the top of the chimney; the flashing is the metal that seals the joint where the chimney meets the roof. When either fails, water runs straight into the masonry and your home.
Elite Construction repairs and rebuilds cracked crowns and replaces failed flashing — one of the most common sources of roof leaks we see.
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Signs you may need chimney crown & flashing repairs
Cracked or crumbling chimney crown
Rusted, lifted or tar-patched flashing
Leaks on ceilings or walls near the chimney
Water stains on the chimney inside the attic
Our process
01
Diagnose
We determine whether the crown, flashing, masonry or a combination is the issue.
02
Remove
Failed crown material or old flashing removed.
03
Rebuild & flash
Crown repaired or rebuilt; new step and counter flashing installed.
04
Seal & check
Joints sealed and the work inspected.
Things to consider
Tar or caulk over bad flashing is a temporary patch — proper flashing is integrated with the roofing.
Doing flashing during a roof replacement is often the most cost-effective time.
