Chimney flashing leaks after every major storm
Why it happens here
Braintree Highlands sits higher than surrounding areas, so wind-driven rain hits the roof-to-chimney joint at an angle that finds every gap in the flashing. Painted steel flashing also rusts faster here. The leak shows up on your ceiling, not at the chimney.
Our approach
We replace flashing with properly stepped and sealed metal, and we test with a hose before we leave. We also check the counterflashing and the roof seal, because a partial fix just moves the leak.