S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Indianapolis, IN · 46201 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Emergency Chimney Leak Tarping in Indianapolis, IN Near Me

Temporary tarping and sealing to stop active chimney and flashing leaks. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Emergency chimney leak tarping is for the call no one wants to make: water coming through the ceiling next to the chimney during a storm. Our first job is to stop the water. The permanent chimney leak repair comes after the roof is dry.

When it is safe to get on the roof, our crew wraps the chimney and the roof slope above it in a heavy reinforced tarp, runs the top edge up under the shingles at least one course above the chimney, and fastens it with wood battens screwed to the roof deck, not just weighted with bricks. For a crown or open flue letting water in from the top, we cap it with a temporary cover.

We will not climb a steep, iced or lightning-struck roof in the middle of a storm. In those cases we tell you how to contain the water inside, move belongings, and shut off power to any light fixture near the leak, and we come as soon as conditions allow.

Before we leave, we photograph what we found so you have a record for your insurer. Once things dry out, we come back to do the real fix, which is usually step flashing replacement, counter flashing repair or chimney crown repair. Call (833) 583-1301.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Indianapolis, IN

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

Coverage

Chimney Flashing Repair Across Indianapolis, IN

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

Neighborhoods we cover for chimney flashing repair

  • Broad Ripple
  • Fountain Square
  • Mass Ave
  • Irvington
  • Haughville
  • Lockerbie Square
  • Chatham Arch
  • Fall Creek Place

ZIP codes we serve

46201 46202 46203 46204 46205 46206 46208 46214 46216 46217 46218 46219 46220 46221 46222 46224 46225 46226 46227 46228 46229 46231 46234 46235 46236 46237 46239 46240 46241 46250 46254 46256 46259 46260 46268 46278 46280 46290
Emergency Chimney Leak Tarping in Indianapolis, IN

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions we hear about Emergency Chimney Leak Tarping in Indianapolis, IN.

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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.
What is the difference between step flashing and counter flashing?
Step flashing is the set of small L-shaped pieces tucked under each shingle course along the side of the chimney. Counter flashing is the metal set into the brick that laps down over the step flashing. The two work as a pair. One without the other leaks.
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.
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.
Why does my chimney leak only in heavy storms?
Light rain runs off. Heavy, wind-driven rain gets pushed sideways into loose counter flashing, through open mortar joints and into an uncapped flue. If your leak only shows up in big storms, the flashing and the brick face are the first things we check.

Chimney leak repair

Need Chimney Flashing Repair in Indianapolis, IN? Call now.

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

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