Chimney flashing repair in Simi Valley, CA

Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources in Simi Valley, because a chimney interrupts the roof plane at a wall, a valley and a penetration all at once.

New flashing sealed around a brick chimney on a Simi Valley roof
  • Chimney leaks
  • Clay tile roofs
  • Storm damage
  • Photos before quotesYou see what we see
  • Scope written firstMaterials listed line by line
  • Deck checked at tear-offRotted sheets shown to you
  • Magnet sweep at cleanupNails off the lawn

What our chimney flashing repair includes

Proper chimney flashing is step flashing up the chimney sides with counterflashing set into the masonry, not a bead of sealant over old flashing. Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

  • Full flashing inspectionWe check base flashing, step flashing, counter-flashing, and the sealant line on all four sides of the chimney. We also look at the chimney crown and mortar joints, because those fail alongside flashing and cause the same leak.
  • Failed material removalWe pull the old flashing with a pry bar and shingle remover, taking care not to damage the surrounding shingles or tiles. Removing the failed material is what makes the new flashing last instead of trapping moisture underneath.
  • New flashing installationWe install new base and step flashing matched to your roof material, with proper overlap and correct fasteners. On a full replacement we set new counter-flashing into the masonry and seal the joints with compatible sealant.
  • Sealant and joint sealingWe seal the joints where flashing meets masonry and where flashing meets roofing material. We use sealant rated for the roof temperatures Simi Valley sees, so it does not bake out after one summer.
  • Water test and cleanupWe run water over the repair area and check for leaks from the attic side when access allows. Then we clean the roof, the gutters, and the ground. You get photos of the finished flashing and a walkthrough of what we did.
Overflowing gutter and stained fascia on a Simi Valley home
Simi Hills at sunset above Simi Valley rooftops

Chimney flashing repair for homes

Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

  • Ceiling stains near the fireplace
  • Rusted or lifted flashing
  • Cracked sealant at the chimney base
  • Leaks that show up in heavy rain

Chimney flashing repair for businesses

Simi Valley is an ageing tract re-roof market, not a new-construction market. Most Simi Valley homes were built in the 1960s and the 1980s, with a median construction year in the late 1970s. A large share of roofs therefore sit on homes 35 to 65 years old, at or beyond a first or second re-roof cycle on age grounds alone, so each roof still needs its own inspection.

  • RetailFlashing repair on flat roofs with chimney and vent penetrations
  • OfficeScheduled repairs that avoid disrupting business hours
  • WarehouseLarge roof areas with multiple penetrations to seal
  • Multi-unitRepeat flashing repairs across a property portfolio

Chimney flashing repair Simi Valley CA, done right

Roof demand in Simi Valley is driven by inland heat and ultraviolet exposure, concentrated winter rain, and Santa Ana wind, not by snow. Rain is strongly winter-concentrated and summers are essentially dry, so valleys, flashings and drains sit dry and collect debris for months and are then tested in a handful of winter storms. Santa Ana gusts in Simi Valley have been recorded at 62 mph, as on 4-5 October 2013.

A recent local fire was the Easy Fire, 30 October to 2 November 2019, at 1,806 acres, ignited near Easy Street and Madera Road at the westerly end of Simi Valley. The Woolsey Fire ignited on 8 November 2018 south of Simi Valley on or near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and burned about 80 percent of that site.

We pull the failed metal, rebuild the joint, and seal it so water runs off the roof.

How our flashing repair process works

Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources in Simi Valley, because a chimney interrupts the roof plane at a wall, a valley and a penetration all at once.

  1. Concrete tile roof on a Simi Valley hillside home

    Roof inspection

    Roof demand in Simi Valley is driven by inland heat and ultraviolet exposure, concentrated winter rain, and Santa Ana wind, not by snow.

  2. Architectural shingle roof on a Simi Valley tract home

    Leak diagnosis

    Rain is strongly winter-concentrated and summers are essentially dry, so valleys, flashings and drains sit dry and collect debris for months and are then tested in a handful of winter storms.

  3. Flat commercial roof with drainage and parapet in Simi Valley

    Material matching

    Santa Ana gusts in Simi Valley have been recorded at 62 mph, as on 4-5 October 2013.

  4. Standing-seam metal roof on a Simi Valley home

    Repair and replacement

    A recent local fire was the Easy Fire, 30 October to 2 November 2019, at 1,806 acres, ignited near Easy Street and Madera Road at the westerly end of Simi Valley.

  5. Water stain on a ceiling under a leaking Simi Valley roof

    Water test and walkthrough

    The Woolsey Fire ignited on 8 November 2018 south of Simi Valley on or near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and burned about 80 percent of that site.

Tools and methods we use

  • Missing shingles after wind damage on a Simi Valley roof

    Pry bar and shingle remover

    Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources in Simi Valley, because a chimney interrupts the roof plane at a wall, a valley and a penetration all at once.

  • Rain over a Simi Valley valley roof during winter storms

    Roofing hammer and roofing nail gun

    Proper chimney flashing is step flashing up the chimney sides with counterflashing set into the masonry, not a bead of sealant over old flashing.

  • Tile lifted and stacked during an underlayment relay in Simi Valley

    Utility knife and chalk line

    Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

  • Roll of roofing underlayment ready for installation

    Ladder stabilizer and fall protection harness

    Chimney flashing is also checked with the cricket and the valley metal around it, because water that ponds behind a wide chimney will find any gap in the flashing below it.

  • Attic ventilation and roof venting in a Simi Valley home

    Compressor and sealant gun

    Simi Valley is an ageing tract re-roof market, not a new-construction market.

  • Seamless gutter being fitted along a Simi Valley roof edge

    Roofing square

    Most Simi Valley homes were built in the 1960s and the 1980s, with a median construction year in the late 1970s.

  • Skylight flashing being sealed on a Simi Valley roof

    California code flashing details

    A large share of roofs therefore sit on homes 35 to 65 years old, at or beyond a first or second re-roof cycle on age grounds alone, so each roof still needs its own inspection.

  • Damaged roof decking exposed during a Simi Valley tear-off

    Material matching

    Roof demand in Simi Valley is driven by inland heat and ultraviolet exposure, concentrated winter rain, and Santa Ana wind, not by snow.

When to call for flashing repair

  • You found a water stain on the ceiling after the first big storm of the season.

    Rain is strongly winter-concentrated and summers are essentially dry, so valleys, flashings and drains sit dry and collect debris for months and are then tested in a handful of winter storms.

  • Your home inspection flagged the chimney flashing before a sale.

    Santa Ana gusts in Simi Valley have been recorded at 62 mph, as on 4-5 October 2013.

  • You are getting the roof replaced and want the flashing done at the same time.

    A recent local fire was the Easy Fire, 30 October to 2 November 2019, at 1,806 acres, ignited near Easy Street and Madera Road at the westerly end of Simi Valley.

  • Your chimney flashing has been patched with caulk two or three times.

    The Woolsey Fire ignited on 8 November 2018 south of Simi Valley on or near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and burned about 80 percent of that site.

How flashing repair runs in Simi Valley

Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources in Simi Valley, because a chimney interrupts the roof plane at a wall, a valley and a penetration all at once.

  • Wood RanchClay tile roofs are common here, so flashing work has to protect the tile while sealing the chimney joint. We pull tiles carefully and reset them after the new flashing is in.
  • Texas TractMature asphalt shingle roofs with original chimney flashing. Many of these joints have been patched over the years and need a full replacement rather than another reseal.
  • Old Town Simi ValleyOlder homes with wood shake and clay tile roofs. Flashing details here have to match the thicker roof profile and the original chimney construction.
  • Tapo CanyonExposed roofs that take more wind and sun. Flashing fasteners and sealant get more stress here, so we use materials rated for the exposure.
  • Summer roof temperatures above 150 degreesSealant bakes out and thin metal warps, which is why most flashing failures start in late summer and show up as leaks in the first winter storm.
  • Concentrated winter rain seasonA year's worth of rain can fall in a few storms, so a small flashing gap turns into a ceiling stain fast. We prioritize repairs before the season starts.

From problem to finished result.

  • Counter-flashing pulled away from brick

    Before

    Proper chimney flashing is step flashing up the chimney sides with counterflashing set into the masonry, not a bead of sealant over old flashing.

    After

    Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

    Chimney flashing is also checked with the cricket and the valley metal around it, because water that ponds behind a wide chimney will find any gap in the flashing below it.

  • Rusted step flashing on a shingle roof

    Before

    Simi Valley is an ageing tract re-roof market, not a new-construction market.

    After

    Most Simi Valley homes were built in the 1960s and the 1980s, with a median construction year in the late 1970s.

    A large share of roofs therefore sit on homes 35 to 65 years old, at or beyond a first or second re-roof cycle on age grounds alone, so each roof still needs its own inspection.

  • Failed flashing on a clay tile roof

    Before

    Roof demand in Simi Valley is driven by inland heat and ultraviolet exposure, concentrated winter rain, and Santa Ana wind, not by snow.

    After

    Rain is strongly winter-concentrated and summers are essentially dry, so valleys, flashings and drains sit dry and collect debris for months and are then tested in a handful of winter storms.

    Santa Ana gusts in Simi Valley have been recorded at 62 mph, as on 4-5 October 2013.

Problems our flashing repair solves

Roof demand in Simi Valley is driven by inland heat and ultraviolet exposure, concentrated winter rain, and Santa Ana wind, not by snow. Rain is strongly winter-concentrated and summers are essentially dry, so valleys, flashings and drains sit dry and collect debris for months and are then tested in a handful of winter storms. Santa Ana gusts in Simi Valley have been recorded at 62 mph, as on 4-5 October 2013.

  • Roofer inspecting shingles and flashing on a Simi Valley roof

    Water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace

    The Woolsey Fire ignited on 8 November 2018 south of Simi Valley on or near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and burned about 80 percent of that site.

  • Blue tarp temporarily covering storm damage on a Simi Valley roof

    Rusted or lifted flashing around the chimney

    Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources in Simi Valley, because a chimney interrupts the roof plane at a wall, a valley and a penetration all at once.

  • White TPO membrane on a commercial flat roof in Simi Valley

    Cracked sealant at the chimney base

    Proper chimney flashing is step flashing up the chimney sides with counterflashing set into the masonry, not a bead of sealant over old flashing.

  • Aerial view of Simi Valley tract rooftops

    Leaks that only show up in heavy rain

    Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

A dry chimney chase and a ceiling that stays clean.

  • Stop the leak at the source

    Chimney flashing is also checked with the cricket and the valley metal around it, because water that ponds behind a wide chimney will find any gap in the flashing below it.

  • Protect the roof deck

    Simi Valley is an ageing tract re-roof market, not a new-construction market.

  • Keep the chimney usable

    Most Simi Valley homes were built in the 1960s and the 1980s, with a median construction year in the late 1970s.

  • Avoid repeat callbacks

    A large share of roofs therefore sit on homes 35 to 65 years old, at or beyond a first or second re-roof cycle on age grounds alone, so each roof still needs its own inspection.

What flashing repair costs

Proper chimney flashing is step flashing up the chimney sides with counterflashing set into the masonry, not a bead of sealant over old flashing. Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

Chimney flashing is also checked with the cricket and the valley metal around it, because water that ponds behind a wide chimney will find any gap in the flashing below it.

  • Roof pitch and accessA steep roof or a chimney in a hard-to-reach spot takes more time and more safety setup. That moves the price up. A walkable roof with easy access keeps it down.
  • Roof materialShingle roofs are faster to work on. Clay tile, concrete tile, slate, and wood shake take longer because the material has to be lifted and reset carefully without breaking it.
  • Extent of flashing failureA reseal of one joint costs less than a full replacement of base, step, and counter-flashing. If the metal itself has failed, replacement is the only repair that lasts.
  • Chimney height and widthA taller or wider chimney has more flashing perimeter to replace. More linear feet of flashing means more material and more labor.
  • Hidden damageIf water has rotted the roof decking or damaged the framing around the chimney, that repair adds to the job. We check for it during the inspection and tell you before we start.

These are published Oct-2026 regional market ranges, not Treggo Lume prices. A written estimate follows inspection.

What you receive

Simi Valley is an ageing tract re-roof market, not a new-construction market. Most Simi Valley homes were built in the 1960s and the 1980s, with a median construction year in the late 1970s. A large share of roofs therefore sit on homes 35 to 65 years old, at or beyond a first or second re-roof cycle on age grounds alone, so each roof still needs its own inspection.

Written scope

A recent local fire was the Easy Fire, 30 October to 2 November 2019, at 1,806 acres, ignited near Easy Street and Madera Road at the westerly end of Simi Valley.

Repair photos

The Woolsey Fire ignited on 8 November 2018 south of Simi Valley on or near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and burned about 80 percent of that site.

Maintenance notes

Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources in Simi Valley, because a chimney interrupts the roof plane at a wall, a valley and a penetration all at once.

What homeowners should know about flashing

Proper chimney flashing is step flashing up the chimney sides with counterflashing set into the masonry, not a bead of sealant over old flashing. Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

  • Flashing has layers

    Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

  • Sealant is not flashing

    Chimney flashing is also checked with the cricket and the valley metal around it, because water that ponds behind a wide chimney will find any gap in the flashing below it.

  • Roof material matters

    Simi Valley is an ageing tract re-roof market, not a new-construction market.

Overflowing gutter and stained fascia on a Simi Valley home

Roofing coverage across Simi Valley

Most Simi Valley homes were built in the 1960s and the 1980s, with a median construction year in the late 1970s.

Talk to a Simi Valley roofer

Customer reviews are not published on this website yet. If you would like to discuss a roof in Simi Valley, call Treggo Lume Home Roofers at (805) 669-9300 or visit 1712 Erringer Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065. A written scope follows inspection of the actual roof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources in Simi Valley, because a chimney interrupts the roof plane at a wall, a valley and a penetration all at once.

Simi Hills at sunset above Simi Valley rooftops

Get your chimney flashing repair Simi Valley CA scheduled

Proper chimney flashing is step flashing up the chimney sides with counterflashing set into the masonry, not a bead of sealant over old flashing. Sealant over a failed flashing is a temporary patch, and it is described as such when it is used.

Contact Our Simi Valley Roofers

Call Treggo Lume Home Roofers at (805) 669-9300 or visit 1712 Erringer Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065, to discuss your roof.

Simi Valley is an ageing tract re-roof market, not a new-construction market. Most Simi Valley homes were built in the 1960s and the 1980s, with a median construction year in the late 1970s. A large share of roofs therefore sit on homes 35 to 65 years old, at or beyond a first or second re-roof cycle on age grounds alone, so each roof still needs its own inspection.

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