Flashing & Leak Repair in Dallas

Chimney flashing and leak repair across Dallas from $595 — aluminium or lead-coated copper, never plastic. Built for hail, wind-driven rain, and DFW storms.

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1-year workmanship warranty

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40 years sweeping chimneys
3,412 verified Google reviews
4.9 average rating
CSIA-certified crew
NFPA 211 compliant
Licensed in 6 states
100% background-checked technicians
Free estimates
40 years sweeping chimneys
3,412 verified Google reviews
4.9 average rating
CSIA-certified crew
NFPA 211 compliant
Licensed in 6 states
100% background-checked technicians
Free estimates
40 years sweeping chimneys
3,412 verified Google reviews
4.9 average rating
CSIA-certified crew
NFPA 211 compliant
Licensed in 6 states
100% background-checked technicians
Free estimates
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$595 – $3,495

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$595 – $2,000

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The craft, done properly
CHIMNEY FLASHING & LEAK REPAIR IN DALLAS, TX

Flashing is the metal seal where the chimney passes through the roof, and it is the most leak-prone spot on most Dallas houses. It works in two layers — step flashing woven into the shingle courses, counter-flashing set into the masonry above it — so water sheds outward at every level. DFW puts that seal through something specific: hail. A storm that dents and lifts flashing does not necessarily leak that week, but it has opened a path, and the next round of wind-driven rain will use it.

The second local factor is UV on sealant. A caulk joint that would last a decade in a mild climate goes hard and cracks under Texas sun in a fraction of that. Brown Chimney repairs and replaces flashing for $595–$3,495, using aluminium or lead-coated copper only, sealed with chimney-rated elastomeric caulk. Chimneys wider than 30 inches at the roofline need a cricket by code, and that is identified during the assessment.

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The Work

What flashing repair does for a Dallas home.

The stain on your ceiling is rarely under the hole. Water enters at the flashing, runs along the roof deck or down the outside of the flue, and surfaces wherever gravity and framing let it. That is why the first job is diagnosis, not sealant — sealing the wrong seam is money spent to keep the leak.

Dallas has a telling seasonal pattern: leaks that appear weeks after a hail event, not during it. The storm lifts or dents the metal without producing water inside, the homeowner concludes the roof came through fine, and the actual leak arrives with an ordinary rain a month later. If you have had hail, the flashing is worth looking at whether or not anything came through the ceiling. And if the crown is part of the problem, crown repair gets quoted alongside so both entry points close in one visit.

Our Southlake crew covers the northern DFW corridor, and together we handle the full Texas service area. See the local list on the Dallas page. Full method and materials on our flashing and leak repair service page.

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What are the signs your chimney flashing has failed?

Flashing failure shows up inside the house long before anyone looks at the roof — and in Dallas it often shows up weeks after the storm that caused it. These are the signs our crews hear about most.

01

Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney

02

Damp or discoloured framing visible in the attic around the chimney

03

Shingles lifting, curling, or missing where the chimney meets the roof

04

Rusted, bent, or visibly separated metal at the roofline

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Sealant that has hardened, cracked, or pulled away from the masonry

06

Leaks that appear only during driving rain from one direction

If water is showing inside, the entry point needs finding before anything gets sealed. A $49 inspection traces it and puts the finding in writing, with the fee credited toward the repair.

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The stain on your ceiling is almost never under the hole. Anyone who quotes a leak repair from the driveway is selling you sealant, not a solution.

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The Brown Chimney Standard · Dallas

Built for Texas heat, storms, and sun.

Texas weather is the local test
Relentless UV, summer heat, and the storms that roll through DFW are what crack Dallas crowns and lift flashing — and what our repairs are specified against.
Code-ready for Dallas inspections
From Highland Park's older homes to newer Preston Hollow construction, our repairs pass local inspection.
Workmanship guarantee in writing
Every structural repair we perform is backed in writing — the scope explained clearly before work begins.
Price fixed before we start
Measured on site, quoted in writing, approved by you — then the work begins. Never the other way around.
Interactive · leak path tracer

Where is the water actually getting in?

The stain on your ceiling is rarely under the hole. Water enters at the flashing, crown, cap, or a failed mortar joint, then runs along the roof deck or down the outside of the flue and surfaces wherever gravity lets it. Tell us what you're seeing and when — we'll trace the likely entry point and show what the repair involves.

ATTIC / CEILING BELOW
Traced entry point & the path water travels
Where the damage finally shows up inside
Entry: Step / counter-flashingSurfaces at: Ceiling near or beside the chimney
Most likely source

Chimney flashing

Flashing is the metal seal where the chimney passes through the roof, and it is the single most leak-prone spot on most houses. Water gets under a lifted or caulk-patched seam, runs along the roof deck, and surfaces on the ceiling — often well away from the chimney itself.

  • Chimney flashingMost likely

    Failed flashing removed down to sound roof deck, new step and counter-flashing set in aluminum or lead-coated copper, sealed with chimney-rated elastomeric caulk.

  • Missing cricket (upslope side)Also possible

    A cricket built behind the chimney so water is diverted around it, with new flashing woven into the shingle courses on both sides.

  • Chimney crownAlso possible

    Crown sealed or rebuilt with a one-inch minimum drip edge so water is thrown clear of the brick instead of running down it.

  • Diagnostic visit — entry point traced and photographed$49
  • Inspection fee credited toward the repair−$49
  • Flashing repair or replacement$595 – $3,495
  • Likely repair on this answer set$595 – $3,495
  • Workmanship warranty1 year
Ranking is a guide, not a diagnosis — the entry point is confirmed on site and put in writing. Brown Chimney · 1-888-666-0002
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What to expect

What happens during a leak repair?

Leak work in Dallas is diagnosed first, quoted second. Most flashing repairs complete in a single visit; jobs needing a cricket or extensive roof work are scoped during the assessment.

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Leak source diagnosis

Water stains rarely start where they show. We trace the actual entry point — flashing, crown, cap, or masonry — before quoting anything, because sealing the wrong spot solves nothing.

02

Written quote before the roof is opened

You approve the exact price before anything is lifted. Chimneys wider than 30 inches at the roofline need a cricket by code — if yours does, that's identified and priced up front.

03

Old flashing removal

Failed flashing and hardened sealant come off down to sound roof deck. Any pre-existing shingle damage is documented and quoted separately rather than quietly absorbed.

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New flashing installation

Step, counter, and saddle flashing set in aluminum or lead-coated copper — never plastic, never rubber — and sealed with chimney-rated elastomeric caulk.

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Roof restored, photos taken

The roof area around the chimney base is restored, the work photographed before and after for your report, and covered by the 1-year workmanship warranty.

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For transparency

What this visit doesn't cover.

Pre-existing shingle or roof deck damage — documented in photos and quoted separately

Full roof replacement or hail claims beyond the chimney area, which are a roofer's scope

Interior water damage from previous leaks (drywall, paint, insulation)

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FAQs

Common questions about flashing & leak repair in Dallas

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How much does chimney flashing repair cost in Dallas?

Brown Chimney flashing repair runs $595 to $3,495 depending on scope, roof pitch, and access. Chimneys requiring a cricket, or those needing lift access, are identified during the assessment and priced up front — the written quote comes before anything is lifted.
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Can hail damage chimney flashing?

Regularly, and it is one of the most under-checked forms of storm damage in DFW. Hail dents and lifts the metal without necessarily producing an immediate leak, so the failure is discovered weeks later when ordinary rain finds the opening.
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What material should chimney flashing be?

Aluminium or lead-coated copper — Brown Chimney installs nothing else. Plastic and rubber degrade quickly under Texas UV and fail years sooner, which is why they are excluded regardless of cost. Joints are sealed with chimney-rated elastomeric caulk.
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Why does my chimney only leak in certain storms?

Because wind direction decides it. A small failure needs rain pushed sideways into the opening; a vertical shower runs straight past. That is why a Dallas leak can vanish for months and return with the next storm arriving from the wrong angle.
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Can I just caulk the flashing myself?

Caulk on failed flashing buys a season at most, and Texas sun shortens even that — it seals the symptom while water keeps entering behind the metal. Proper repair means removing failed flashing down to sound roof deck and setting new step and counter-flashing.
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A safer hearth — for 2026

Traced, sealed, photographed.

Every Brown Chimney flashing repair in Dallas starts by finding the actual entry point, is quoted in writing before anything is lifted, and is backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty. Book online or call 936-666-0002.