Flashing, crown and counter-flashing leaks sealed right the first time
Chimney Leak Repair Baytown TX That Stops Water Cold
Chimney Leak Repair Baytown TX is what you call when water tracks down the brick, stains the ceiling around the chase, or drips onto the damper. We open the roof, find the real entry point, and seal it. Most Baytown chimneys leak at the flashing, not the flue. We handle both, plus the rusted caps and cracked crowns that let water in behind your walls.
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What's included
What Our Chimney Leak Repair Includes
Every chimney leak repair starts with a full inspection and ends with a water test. Here is what is covered in a standard repair, and what we quote separately if we find it.
Full Leak Inspection
Roof-side and attic-side inspection with a moisture meter and infrared thermal camera. We check the flashing, counter-flashing, crown, cap and the decking around the chase. You get photos and a written scope before any work starts.
Flashing And Counter-Flashing Rebuild
We remove failed metal, replace damaged underlayment, and install new flashing with ice and water shield behind it. Edges are sealed with roof cement and a quality caulk. This is the core of most chimney leak repairs.
Crown And Cap Sealing
Cracked crowns and rusted caps let water into the chase from the top. We patch or rebuild the crown with masonry mix and reseal or replace the cap, which closes the second most common entry point on Baytown chimneys.
Water Test And Documentation
We run water over the finished repair and watch the attic side for 15 minutes. You receive before and after photos plus the warranty paperwork. If it leaks, we have not finished, and we do not bill until it is dry.
Cleanup And Haul-Off
Old metal, torn underlayment and debris come off the roof with us. We magnet-sweep the yard and driveway for nails, so your tires and your dog's paws are safe after we leave. Cleanup is part of the job, not an extra.
Service overview
What Chimney Leak Repair Baytown TX Actually Involves
Chimney Leak Repair Baytown TX is a roof-leak service that locates and seals water entry at the chimney chase, flashing, crown, cap and counter-flashing. Chimneys punch a hole through your roof deck, and every layer around that hole is a potential leak path. We pull the old flashing, check the underlayment and decking, then rebuild the seal with new metal, ice and water shield and roof cement. Water rarely enters where the stain shows up, so we trace it from the top down before we touch anything.
Baytown sits in Harris County where summer storms dump two inches in an hour and winter northers drive rain sideways into brick. Add 40-year-old homes near Goose Creek with original masonry chimneys, and you get flashing leak calls every week. If you search for chimney flashing leak repair near me Baytown, you want someone who reads the water trail instead of guessing. We do that on every call, from Pelly to Bay Oaks Harbor.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Chimney Leak Repair Process Works
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Phone Triage
You describe where the water shows up and when it started. We ask about the age of the roof, the chimney type and whether the leak follows heavy rain or shows up every day. That tells us whether to bring flashing stock, crown mix or a full counter-flashing kit. Most calls are booked same-day.
Roof And Attic Inspection
We climb the roof with a roof ladder, then check the attic side with a moisture meter and infrared thermal camera. The camera reads temperature differences, so we see exactly where water is sitting behind the decking. This takes 30 to 45 minutes and it is how we avoid sealing the wrong spot.
Leak Source Confirmation
We test the flashing, crown, cap and counter-flashing one at a time. A pry bar lifts the metal so we can see the underlayment underneath. Nine times out of ten the failure is at the base flashing where the roof meets the brick, not at the flue itself. We confirm before we quote.
Repair And Reseal
We remove the failed flashing, replace damaged underlayment, and install new metal with ice and water shield behind it. Roof cement and a quality caulk like DAP or Sika seal the edges. A typical flashing rebuild takes two to four hours on a single-story home.
Water Test And Cleanup
We run water over the repair and watch the attic side for 15 minutes. If it stays dry, we button up, haul off the old metal, and magnet-sweep the yard for nails. You get photos of the before and after, plus a written warranty on the workmanship.
Tools & methods
Tools And Methods We Use On Chimney Leaks
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Infrared Thermal Camera
Reads temperature differences on the attic side of the decking to show exactly where water is sitting. It finds slow leaks that a visual inspection misses, especially around the chimney chase.
Moisture Meter
Confirms the thermal camera reading with a direct moisture percentage in the wood. We use it before and after the repair to prove the decking is drying out.
Roof Ladder
Lets us work safely on steep pitches around the chimney without damaging shingles. Stable footing means we can pull flashing and inspect the underlayment properly instead of reaching from the edge.
Pry Bar And Hammer
Lifts the old flashing and counter-flashing without tearing the surrounding shingles. Controlled removal is how we inspect the underlayment and decking underneath the metal.
Caulking Gun With DAP And Sika Sealants
Applies the final seal at flashing edges, cap seams and crown joints. We match the sealant to the surface, because the wrong caulk cracks within a season in Texas heat.
Trowel And Masonry Mix
Patches or rebuilds the chimney crown. A troweled crown with the right slope sheds water away from the chase instead of letting it pool and soak into the brick.
Use cases
When To Call For Chimney Leak Repair
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Bay Oaks Harbor Crown And Cap Repair
Water was dripping onto the damper during every hard rain. The crown had a hairline crack running the full width, and the cap had rusted through in two spots. The flashing itself was fine, which is why the previous roofer had missed it. → We rebuilt the crown with masonry mix at the correct slope, replaced the cap, and resealed the counter-flashing while we were up there. Total time was three hours. The damper stayed dry through the next two storm systems.
Pelly Emergency Storm Leak Response
A Gulf storm tore the counter-flashing loose and water poured into the fireplace at 11 p.m. The homeowner had towels down and a bucket in the firebox. The ceiling around the chase was soaked and starting to sag. → We tarped the chase within the hour to stop the intrusion, then returned two days later with new metal and underlayment. The permanent repair took five hours. The ceiling dried without replacement, and the sagging section was saved.
Problems we solve
Chimney Leak Problems We Solve In Baytown
Most chimney leaks fall into a handful of patterns. Here are the ones we see most often in Baytown, what happens if you leave them, and how we close them out.
Brown water stain spreading on the ceiling near the chimney
We trace the stain back to the entry point with a moisture meter and infrared camera, usually the base flashing. We rebuild the flashing and underlayment, then water-test the repair. The ceiling stops getting wet the same day.
Water dripping into the firebox or onto the damper
Interior drips usually mean the crown or cap has failed, not the flashing. We reseal or rebuild the crown, replace the cap if it is rusted through, and confirm the flue stays dry with a water test from the top down.
Loose or lifted flashing visible from the ground
We pull the loose metal, inspect the underlayment underneath, and install new flashing with proper laps and fasteners. Ice and water shield goes behind it, and the edges get sealed with roof cement and caulk rated for Texas heat.
Musty smell in the attic or upstairs room near the chimney
We locate the slow leak with thermal imaging, seal it, and identify any decking that needs replacement. We document the moisture readings so you know whether the wood is drying out or needs to come out.
Pricing process
What Chimney Leak Repair Costs In Baytown
$200 - $900 depending on scope
Roof Pitch And Access
A steep pitch or a two-story chimney takes longer to work safely, which adds labor. We set roof ladders and fall protection on every steep-slope job, and that time is built into the quote.
Chimney Height
Taller chimneys mean more flashing to replace and more ladder work. A chimney that rises four feet above the roof plane takes longer than one that barely clears it.
Underlayment And Decking Damage
If the leak has been running for a while, the underlayment and decking around the chase may need replacement. Wood repair is quoted separately once we open the roof and see the extent.
Customer reviews
What Baytown Homeowners Say
★★★★★
“Water was coming down the chimney and staining the ceiling every time it rained hard. Two other roofers told me it was the shingles. These guys got on the roof, pulled the flashing back, and showed me the rusted metal underneath. Rebuilt the counter-flashing in about three hours. Two storms since and the ceiling is bone dry.”
★★★★★
“Called at 11 p.m. during a storm with water pouring into the fireplace. They had a tarp on the chase within the hour and came back two days later to do the permanent repair. The moisture meter reading they showed me in the attic matched exactly where the stain was. Fair price, no upsell, cleaned up every nail.”
★★★★★
“My chimney is original to a 1950s house, and the crown was cracked all the way across. They sealed the crown, replaced the flashing, and painted the cap. Quoted $650, charged $650. What sold me was the infrared camera picture of the wet decking, because I could see the problem instead of just taking their word for it.”
How much does Chimney Leak Repair cost in Baytown TX?
Most chimney flashing repairs in Baytown run $350 to $900 in 2026, depending on roof pitch, chimney height and how much underlayment needs replacing. A full counter-flashing rebuild with new metal and ice and water shield sits at the top of that range. Crown sealing alone is usually $200 to $400. We quote after the inspection, and the number does not move unless we find hidden rot.
Who fixes chimney flashing leaks near me in Baytown?
We do, and we are based in Baytown rather than driving in from Houston. Call (281) 306-5579 and we will schedule an inspection, usually same-day. We handle the flashing, counter-flashing, crown and cap, plus any shingle or underlayment damage around the chase. If the leak turns out to be a vent or pipe boot instead, we fix that too.
Can I get emergency chimney leak repair in Baytown, Texas?
Yes. We take 24/7 chimney flashing leak repair in Baytown, Texas calls, including nights and weekends. If water is actively running into your ceiling, we tarp the chimney chase to stop the intrusion, then return with materials for the permanent repair. That two-step approach protects your drywall and insulation while we wait out the storm.
How long does chimney leak repair take?
A standard flashing reseal takes two to four hours on a single-story home. A full counter-flashing rebuild or a crown replacement can run four to six hours. If we find rotted decking around the chase, add a half day for the wood repair. We tell you the time estimate before we start, and we do not leave a roof open overnight.
Related services
Other Roof Leak Services We Handle
Flashing Repair
Chimney leaks and flashing leaks are the same failure in different spots. We rebuild step flashing, counter-flashing and headwall flashing with new metal and ice and water shield, so the chimney and the roof plane seal together the way the manufacturer intended.
Shingle Leak Repair
Water that enters near the chimney often travels under loose or lifted shingles first. We replace damaged asphalt shingles around the chase and re-nail the field so the chimney repair is not undermined by a second entry point two courses downhill.
Skylight Leak Repair
Skylights and chimneys fail the same way: the seal at the curb or chase gives out. If your leak is near a skylight instead of the chimney, we reseal the curb flashing and replace the skylight sealant so both penetrations stay dry through storm season.Ready when you are
Get Your Chimney Leak Repair Baytown TX Booked Today
Water is already damaging your decking and drywall while you read this. Call (281) 306-5579 and we will inspect the chimney, show you the leak, and quote the repair on the spot. Same-day slots and 24/7 emergency response across Baytown.
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Request Chimney Leak Repair
Call us at (281) 306-5579 or email [email protected]. We answer the phone 24/7 for active leaks and schedule standard inspections Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm. If you are in ZIP 77520, 77521, 77523, or 77522, we can usually be on your roof the same day you call.