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Stop the most common leak

Chimney Flashing

If your roof is leaking, there's a very good chance the chimney is involved. It's the single most common source of roof leaks in Michigan homes — and almost always because the flashing was never installed correctly in the first place.

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Chimney Flashing

Proper chimney flashing is actually three layers working together: step flashing tucked under each course of shingles, counter flashing set into the mortar joints of the chimney, and on the high side of the chimney, a properly built saddle (or 'cricket') to divert water around it instead of trapping it. When any one of those layers is missing or improvised with caulk, water finds its way in.

We rebuild chimney flashings the way they should have been built originally — with new step and counter flashing, fresh ice-and-water shield, and a real saddle on chimneys wide enough to need one. The result is a connection that should outlast the chimney itself.

If your chimney is leaking, don't let anyone solve it with a tube of sealant. Sealant fails. Flashing, done right, doesn't.

Our hassle-free process.

  1. 01

    Listen

    We start with a real conversation. What's worrying you, what you've already tried, and what matters most for your home.

  2. 02

    Inspect

    We climb up and take a careful, honest look — attic to ridge — and document what we find with photos you keep.

  3. 03

    Recommend

    Clear guidance in plain language. If repair is the right answer, we say so. If you have years of roof left, we tell you.

  4. 04

    Install

    Certified crews install a complete roofing system — underlayment, ventilation, flashing, and shingles — the way it was designed to work.

  5. 05

    Support

    We back our work with a lifetime workmanship guarantee and pick up the phone for years after the job is done.

Why Above Roofing

The roofer your neighbors recommend.

Thirty years in West Michigan, a lifetime workmanship warranty, and a team that treats your home like their own.

Locally owned since 1996
Lifetime workmanship warranty
BBB Torch Award for Ethics
CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster
Malarkey Premium Contractor
4.8 / 5 across 400+ reviews

Common questions.

Why is sealant a bad fix?+

Sealant has a shelf life. The first hot Michigan summer it cracks; the first cold snap it pulls away from the masonry. Real flashing is mechanical, not chemical.

Do I need a saddle behind my chimney?+

Code generally requires one on chimneys wider than 30 inches. Smaller chimneys benefit too, especially under heavy snow.

Can you reuse the existing flashing?+

Usually no. By the time you can see a problem, the flashing has done its life's work. New is the honest answer.

From our customers.

"They told me my roof had another five years left and I didn't need to replace it. Most contractors would have sold me a new roof. That's the kind of honesty I trust."
— Sarah K., Grand Rapids
"From inspection through final cleanup, the Above Roofing crew was respectful, on-time, and clearly knew what they were doing. The yard was spotless when they left."
— Michael D., Holland
"After a hailstorm, I had three roofers out. Above Roofing was the only one who walked me through the insurance process honestly and didn't try to sell me on damage that wasn't there."
— Jennifer T., Jenison

Talk to a real neighbor

Ready for an honest look at your roof?

Schedule a free, no-pressure inspection. We'll tell you exactly what we see — even if that means you don't need us yet.

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