Limited connection repair
Sound nearby material makes a focused flashing correction possible.
Roof repair scope
Roof Flashing Repair in Excelsior Springs, MO
Repair the joints at walls, chimneys and roof penetrations so water returns to the roof surface.
Free roof inspections
Repair and replacement
Homes and commercial buildings
Leaking roof flashing in Excelsior Springs
Flashing is the material that bridges a roof connection where shingles or membrane alone cannot close the joint. At a wall, chimney or vent, it directs water back onto the covering. A separated edge, failed seal or poorly connected piece can let rain behind the roof even when nearby shingles look intact.
We inspect the full connection, including the covering around it. A surface bead of sealant cannot replace missing or incorrectly integrated flashing. The repair sometimes needs surrounding roofing removed so the flashing can overlap the water-shedding layers in the right order.
Flashing repair scope in Excelsior Springs
The connection determines the detail and access needed. The visible crack is only one part of that scope.
Roof detailWhy the scope changes
Roof-to-wall joint
Step flashing and its wall-side protection work together along shingle courses.
Pipe penetration
The boot must seal around the pipe and integrate with the roofing beneath and above it.
Chimney or curb
Corners, upslope water flow and termination require a compatible detail across the whole connection.
When flashing repair involves more roofing
Worn shingles, damaged decking and deteriorated wall-side material affect how much needs to be opened. We explain the difference between renewing one detail and replacing roofing that cannot support it.
Flashing in a new roof
Replacement is the time to address compromised connections with access to the layers below.
Replacement details
Find the cause of a flashing leak
The repair needs to close the connection that lets water behind the roof. Request a free inspection of the flashing concern and surrounding covering.