Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Memphis, TN

Memphis sits on the Mississippi River bluffs at about 260 feet, flat and wooded, with tall oaks, pines, magnolias, sweetgum and crepe myrtles dropping limbs and leaves onto roofs year after year. That tree cover, plus hot humid summers and spring thunderstorms, puts every penetration on your roof under stress. Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Memphis is the work that keeps heavy downpours out of your attic, your walls and your ceilings. We bend and fit metal flashing around brick chimneys, skylights, dormers, valleys and porch transitions, the number one leak point on Memphis roofs. From Midtown bungalows to Collierville brick colonials, the failure starts at the same place: a sealant joint that dried out or a flashing pan that pulled loose. We fabricate in-house for a precise watertight fit, and we show you exactly where the water was getting in. If you already know you have a leak, start with our metal roof leak repair page.

Why flashing and penetration repair matters on Memphis roofs

Most roofs in Shelby County are not failing across the field of panels. They fail at the edges and the holes: the chimney counterflashing, the skylight curb, the valley, the porch roof tie-in. Memphis gets heavy downpours that drive water sideways, and the sealants that were smeared on years ago bake hard in July and crack by the first fall storm. When that happens, water tracks along the deck and shows up as a ceiling stain two rooms away from the actual gap.

• Brick chimneys in Central Gardens and Victorian Village wick water at the counterflashing when the mortar joint opens.
• Skylights on 1950s to 1970s brick ranches in Whitehaven and Raleigh leak at the curb because the old step flashing was nailed flat and never replaced.
• Porch roof transitions on Midtown and Cooper-Young bungalows collect debris and hold water against the wall flashing.
• Valleys on steep Tudor and Victorian roofs in Central Gardens channel large volumes of rain and overwhelm undersized or rusted metal.
• Dormers and bay windows on East Memphis and Germantown colonials need custom-bent pieces that most crews do not carry on the truck.

Every one of those points is repairable without tearing off a sound roof, and catching them early is far cheaper than replacing sheathing and drywall later.

Key info: A homeowner in Bartlett called us after two ceiling stains kept coming back. The roof panels were fine. The chimney counterflashing had been sealed with caulk three times, and the caulk kept failing. We cut a new reglet into the brick, bent a fresh piece of metal, and the leak stopped for good.

For official guidance on roofing permits and inspection requirements, check the Shelby County government site or your local building department, since rules vary by jurisdiction.

How we repair flashing, chimneys and skylights in Memphis

We start by finding the actual entry point, not by smearing sealant over the first suspicious joint. On a metal roof that means lifting panels carefully, checking the underlayment, and reading the water stains on the deck. Then we fabricate the replacement flashing in-house to match the profile and the pitch, so the new piece fits like it was made for that roof, because it was.

1. We inspect the roof, the attic side and the penetration from the ground up, and we photograph what we find.
2. We remove the failed flashing, old sealant and any rotten trim or decking around the opening.
3. We bend new flashing from coil stock to fit the chimney, curb, valley or wall transition exactly.
4. We set the flashing with proper laps and fasteners, then seal only where the detail calls for it.
5. We water-test the repair before we close it up and clean the work area.

That sequence is the same whether we are on a 1920s bungalow in Evergreen or a newer colonial in Lakeland, and it is why our repairs hold through the next storm season.

Key info: On a stone-coated steel roof in Collierville, a skylight had been leaking for two seasons. The previous fix was a bead of caulk around the frame. We pulled the skylight, replaced the curb flashing with new bent metal, reset the unit and re-lapped the surrounding panels. No more drip, and the ceiling dried out within a week.

If your leak is coming from a storm-damaged section, our storm and wind damage repair service covers that work as well.

Repair approaches we use on Memphis metal roofs

Not every flashing problem calls for the same fix. The right approach depends on the roof profile, the age of the metal, and how the penetration was originally detailed. Here is how we match the method to the job.

Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair cost in Memphis: what to expect

Most flashing repairs start around $600 and go up from there depending on access, height, and how much of the surrounding roof has to come apart. A simple chimney counterflashing on a one-story ranch is at the low end. A skylight curb rebuild on a steep two-story roof, or a valley replacement that requires lifting a run of standing seam panels, sits well above that. We price the job, not the hour, so you know the number before we start.

Factors that move the price include roof pitch and height, whether the chimney is brick or sided, how much old sealant and rot has to be removed, and whether the flashing has to be custom-bent to match an unusual profile. Access matters too: a roof hemmed in by mature oaks in Midtown takes longer to set up safely than an open lot in Arlington. Getting two or three estimates is smart, and any contractor who will not put the scope in writing is one to skip.

For a broader look at how we price metal roofing work, see our pricing overview.

Hiring a metal roofing contractor near Memphis: what to check

Flashing work is detail work, and the difference between a repair that lasts ten years and one that lasts one season is usually the contractor, not the material. Ask for proof of licensing and insurance before anyone gets on your roof. Get at least two or three written estimates that spell out what will be removed, what will be installed, and what happens if they find rot. Ask for local references, ideally on a metal roof similar to yours, and call them.

Permits matter here. Roofing permits are commonly required for replacement work, and the rules and inspection thresholds vary by jurisdiction, so confirm with your local building department. If your home is in a historic district or under an HOA, design review can restrict panel profile and color, and that applies to visible flashing details too. A contractor who knows the local process will tell you what to expect before the work starts.

Have questions or want to schedule an inspection? Reach out through our contact page and we will get back to you within one business day.

Flashing, chimney and skylight repair near me: what Memphis homeowners should know

If you are searching for flashing repair near me in Memphis, the first thing to understand is that the leak you see on the ceiling is rarely directly under the gap. Water runs along framing and decking before it drips, so the stain can be ten feet from the actual entry. That is why a proper inspection matters more than a quick caulk job. We trace the water path before we touch a tool.

Second, metal roofs are not immune to flashing failures. The panels themselves often outlast everything around them. The weak points are the penetrations and the transitions, and they need periodic attention just like any other roof detail. A short inspection now can save you a ceiling repair, insulation replacement and mold remediation later. Call (901) 437-0104 to set one up.

Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Memphis: Pricing Guide

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