Roofing & Materials
Chimney flashing
The metal flashing that seals where a chimney passes through the roof.
On a real claim
Chimney flashing is the metal that seals the roof where it meets the chimney, including step flashing, counter flashing, and a cricket on wide chimneys. On a claim it is a frequent source of hidden leaks and a common supplement because it is fiddly and easy to leave off a first estimate. What goes wrong: a crew re-roofs up to the chimney and reuses old, pitted flashing, and the leak comes back. Check the flashing condition and price the full rebuild rather than a patch.
Common questions
What does "Chimney flashing" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The metal flashing that seals where a chimney passes through the roof.
Where does "Chimney flashing" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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