Okay, quick poll time: when it rains, does your chimney flashing hold up fine, or are you grabbing buckets and towels? Mine's been iffy lately, and I'm debating DIY vs calling someone in... thoughts?
Mine was doing the same thing last spring—every rainy day meant towels everywhere and me muttering under my breath. I tried a DIY fix first with some roofing sealant, and honestly, it held up pretty well for a few months. But eventually it started leaking again (of course, right?). Ended up calling someone in to redo the flashing properly, and it's been dry since. DIY might save you a few bucks short-term, but if you're tired of playing bucket brigade every storm, professional might be worth it...
- Flashing is usually the culprit, but also check your chimney crown and mortar joints.
- DIY sealants are temporary fixes at best—seen plenty fail after a season or two.
- Long-term, professional flashing repair saves headaches (and towels).
