Flashing and chimney leak repair, sealed for good.
Most roof leaks don't start in the middle of a shingle field, they start at flashing. We repair chimneys, skylights, wall lines, and vents across Coweta County so water stops finding its way in.
Griffintegrity Roof & Remod repairs failed flashing at chimneys, skylights, walls, and vents for homeowners across Coweta County and the south side of metro Atlanta. Flashing is the metal that seals every place your roof meets something that isn't a flat shingle field, a chimney, a wall, a skylight curb, a pipe. It moves and ages differently than the roof around it, which is exactly why it fails first. We've worked on homes in Newnan, Sharpsburg, Peachtree City, Senoia, and the surrounding towns where a decade-old chimney flashing job has finally worked loose.
Is water tracking in near your chimney or a wall line?
That's a strong sign the flashing at that joint has failed, not the shingles around it. Chimneys and walls move independently from the roof deck, so the flashing sealing that gap works loose over years, and caulk-only patches hold for a season at best. Skylights fail in a similar way, either at the curb flashing or the seal between the glass and frame. The fix depends on exactly where the water is getting past the flashing, which takes a hands-on look at the joint, the mortar or siding around it, and the attic side underneath.
Warning signs to watch for
Staining around a chimney chase in the attic
This usually means the chimney's counter-flashing has pulled away from the mortar joints. On wide chimneys, a missing cricket lets water pool against the brick instead of shedding away.
A skylight that drips after every rain
Older skylights often leak at both the curb flashing and the seal around the glass, which is why resealing the same spot again rarely holds for long.
A cracked rubber collar around a plumbing vent
Pipe boots dry out and crack years before the shingles around them wear out, and it's one of the most common leak sources on any roof.
Water stains where a roof meets a wall
This points to a step flashing or kickout flashing problem. A missing kickout throws water behind the siding instead of into the gutter, which rots the wall sheathing over time.
What is causing the problem
Aging counter-flashing at the chimney
Flashing set into mortar joints works loose as the chimney and roof settle at different rates over the years.
Worn skylight flashing kit or seal
The rubber gaskets and flashing kits around skylights have a shorter service life than the shingles around them.
Cracked pipe boots
The rubber collar dries and splits in the sun long before the rest of the roof shows its age.
Missing or incorrect step and kickout flashing
When a roof runs into a wall without proper woven step flashing and a kickout, water gets directed behind the siding instead of away from it, which can lead to hidden wall rot that a re-siding job would need to address.
What to expect during the visit
We start by inspecting the specific flashing point in question, whether that's a chimney, skylight, wall line, or vent, along with the attic side directly underneath it to confirm the water path. For chimneys, we check the counter-flashing and the mortar joints; for skylights, the curb and the glazing seal; for wall lines, the step flashing and kickout. Once we know exactly where the water is getting in, we reset, replace, or add flashing as needed and seal the joint properly. On tricky leaks we'll water-test the repaired area before calling the job done, so you get confirmation it's actually fixed and not just patched.
Related services you may need
If the flashing leak has already reached the ceiling or attic, we'll trace and fix that path as part of the repair. And if a wall-line leak has caused hidden rot, a siding repair may need to follow.
The cost of waiting
Flashing leaks are sneaky because the water often runs along the decking before it shows up as a stain somewhere else in the house, so by the time you notice it, the leak has usually been active for a while. Left alone, the water keeps working at the same joint, soaking decking, insulation, and in wall-line cases, the wood sheathing behind the siding. A flashing repair caught early is a small job. One that's been dripping for a year or more often means replacing rotted decking or sheathing along with the flashing itself.
How much does flashing repair cost?
It depends on which flashing has failed and whether the leak has caused any decking or sheathing damage behind it. A straightforward reseal or reset is a smaller job than a repair that also involves replacing rotted wood underneath.
Can flashing be repaired without replacing the whole roof?
Yes, in most cases flashing repair is a targeted fix at the specific joint that's failing and doesn't require touching the rest of the roof. It only becomes part of a bigger job if the roof around it is also near the end of its life.
How do I know if my leak is a flashing problem or a shingle problem?
Flashing leaks tend to show up near chimneys, skylights, vents, or where the roof meets a wall, while shingle leaks show up more randomly across the roof field. An inspection settles it either way by tracing the water back to its actual source.
If you've got a leak near a chimney, skylight, or wall line, call Griffintegrity and we'll trace it to the flashing that's letting the water through. We serve Newnan and towns throughout Coweta County and south metro Atlanta.
- Leaks, broken or curled shingles, and holes diagnosed and fixed fast, so a small problem never turns into water damage inside.