--- title: "Chimney Repair in The Colony, TX | Different Roofing" description: "Chimney repair in The Colony, TX: chimney flashing, leaking chimneys and rotted chimney chase rebuilds with new framing, siding and flashing across DFW." url: https://www.differentroofing.com/services/chimney-repair/ language: en source: Different Roofing LLC --- 1. [Home](https://www.differentroofing.com/) 2. / 3. [Services](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/) 4. / 5. Chimney Repair # Chimney Flashing and Chimney Chase Repair in The Colony, TX Different Roofing repairs leaking chimneys in The Colony, TX and across Dallas–Fort Worth. We work on the outside of the chimney, where it meets the roof: new flashing on brick chimneys, and rebuilding framed chimney chases with rotted wood and siding. A water stain on the ceiling near the fireplace usually starts here, and as roofers we fix the chimney and the roof around it together. ![Rebuilt chimney chase with new tan siding and trim on a shingle roof](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chimney-chase-new-siding-tan-700x933.webp) [Call (682) 400-6163](tel:6824006163) ## Two Kinds of Chimneys in DFW - **Brick chimneys.** Masonry chimneys that pass through the roof. They depend on step flashing and counter flashing to keep water out where the brick meets the shingles. - **Framed chimney chases.** Common on many DFW homes: a wood-framed box around a metal flue, covered in siding. They depend on the siding, paint and flashing to stay dry, and when those fail the framing inside rots. ## Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair - Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the fireplace. - Peeling paint, soft or swollen siding on the chimney chase. - Gaps, rust or lifted metal where the chimney meets the roof. - Siding sitting directly on the shingles at the base of the chase. - Daylight, wasps or animals getting into the chase. ## Chimney Chase Rebuild, Step by Step When a chase has rotted, patching the siding only hides the problem. Here is how we rebuild one: 1. **Strip it down.** Old siding and sheathing come off so we can see the framing. 2. **Reframe.** Rotted studs and plates are replaced around the flue. ![Chimney chase stripped down and reframed around the metal flue pipe on a roof](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chimney-chase-reframed-700x933.webp) 1. **Sheathing and house wrap.** New sheathing goes on, wrapped to shed water. 2. **Flashing.** New flashing is installed where the chase meets the roof, lapped with the shingles so water runs out, not in. ![Chimney chase with new sheathing, house wrap and base flashing on the roof](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chimney-chase-sheathing-house-wrap-700x933.webp) ![New flashing at the base of a chimney chase before the siding is installed](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chimney-chase-base-flashing-700x933.webp) 1. **Siding and paint.** New siding goes on with a gap above the shingles, then trim and paint to match the house. ![Rebuilt chimney chase finished in dark painted siding on a shingle roof](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chimney-chase-black-siding-700x933.webp) ![Chimney chase with new white siding and trim above a shingle roof](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chimney-chase-new-siding-white-700x933.webp) ## Brick Chimney Flashing Repair On a brick chimney, the flashing is layered: step flashing woven into the shingles along the sides, and counter flashing set into the brick that laps over it. When the flashing has rusted, pulled out of the mortar, or was covered in tar instead of being replaced, water gets in every rain. ![Rotted roof decking and failed flashing at the base of a brick chimney before repair](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brick-chimney-rotted-flashing-700x933.webp) We remove the old flashing, repair any rotted decking around the chimney, install new step and counter flashing, and shingle back in around it. ![New step flashing being installed against a brick chimney over synthetic underlayment](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brick-chimney-new-step-flashing-700x933.webp) ![Brick chimney with new metal flashing and new shingles around its base](https://www.differentroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brick-chimney-new-flashing-finished-700x933.webp) ## Chimney Repair During a Roof Replacement If your roof is being replaced, that is the right time to replace the chimney flashing and check the chase. The shingles are already off, so the work is easier and it all ties into the new roof. Learn more about [roof replacement](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/services-roof-replacement-service/) and [roof repair](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/services-roof-repair-service/). ## Free Inspections, Financing and Storm Damage Chimney repairs are priced on the size of the chimney, how much is rotted, and the siding and flashing needed, so we inspect first and give you a free written estimate. Financing is available, as low as 0%. After a hail or wind storm, we document the damage to the chimney and roof with photos and meet your insurance adjuster. Se habla español. ## Chimney Caps and Chase Covers The top of the chimney takes more weather than any other part of it. A chimney cap or chase cover keeps rain out of the flue, keeps birds, squirrels and raccoons from nesting inside, and stops sparks from landing on the roof. When the cap is missing or rusted through, water runs straight down the flue or into the chase and shows up as a leak near the fireplace. - **Chimney caps.** A chimney cap sits over the top of the flue with a mesh screen around it and a small roof on top. Chimney cap installation is quick, and it is one of the cheapest ways to stop a chimney leak. - **Stainless steel chimney caps.** A stainless chimney cap will not rust like a painted or galvanized cap, so it lasts far longer in our wet springs and hot summers. - **Chimney chase covers.** On a framed chimney, a chimney chase cover (also called a chimney chase cap) is the metal pan that covers the whole top of the chase. Old galvanized pans rust, sag and hold water, which then runs down inside the chase and rots the framing. We replace them with a new cover that is sloped or crowned so water runs off. - **Chimney cap replacement.** If your chimney cover is rusted, bent by wind or missing its screen, chimney cover replacement is a small job that protects everything below it. If you are searching for chimney repair near me because of a leak by the fireplace, a missing cap or a rusted chase cover is one of the first things we check. ## Chimney Crown, Masonry and Tuckpointing On a brick chimney, the crown is the cement slab at the top that sheds water away from the flue. Crowns crack as they age and as the chimney moves with our clay soil, and water that gets into those cracks works down into the brick. We seal small crown cracks and rebuild crowns that have broken apart. The mortar between the bricks wears out too. Tuckpointing means grinding out the loose, crumbling mortar and packing in fresh mortar, so the joints are tight again and water stays out. We also replace cracked or spalling bricks. Fixing the crown, the mortar joints and the flashing together is what stops a brick chimney from leaking for good. Rot along other walls or the roof edge? See [fascia and siding repair](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/fascia-siding-repair/). **Areas we serve:** [The Colony](https://www.differentroofing.com/areas-we-serve/the-colony-tx/), [Lewisville](https://www.differentroofing.com/areas-we-serve/lewisville-tx/), [Flower Mound](https://www.differentroofing.com/areas-we-serve/flower-mound-tx/), [Frisco](https://www.differentroofing.com/areas-we-serve/frisco-tx/), [McKinney](https://www.differentroofing.com/areas-we-serve/mckinney-tx/), and [all of North Texas](https://www.differentroofing.com/areas-we-serve/). 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Most chimney leaks we find come from failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof, or from a wood chimney chase whose siding and framing have rotted. Water then runs down inside the chase or along the brick and shows up as a stain on the ceiling or wall near the fireplace. - What is a chimney chase? Many DFW homes have a framed chimney chase instead of a brick chimney: a wood box built around the metal flue pipe and covered in siding. When the siding or flashing fails, the framing inside can rot without being seen. - Can you rebuild a rotted chimney chase? Yes. We remove the rotted siding and sheathing, replace damaged framing, install new sheathing, house wrap and flashing, then new siding, and paint it to match the house. - Should I fix my chimney flashing when I replace my roof? Yes. A roof replacement is the best time for new chimney flashing, because the shingles around the chimney are already off. Reusing old flashing on a new roof is a common cause of leaks. - Do you repair storm damage to chimneys? Yes. Hail and wind can damage chase siding, trim and flashing. We inspect the chimney with the roof, document the damage with photos and meet your insurance adjuster. - Do I need a chimney cap? Yes. A chimney cap keeps rain, animals and debris out of the flue and stops sparks from landing on the roof. A stainless steel cap lasts the longest. - What is the difference between a chimney cap and a chase cover? A chimney cap sits over the flue opening. A chase cover is the metal pan that covers the whole top of a framed chimney chase. Many framed chimneys need both. #### Leaking Chimney? #### Free Chimney and Roof Inspections Across DFW Talk To A Specialist Today