Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Spokane, WA

Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Spokane is the work that stops the leak before it rots your sheathing, and it is the number one leak point on Inland Northwest roofs once snow and ice work their way behind a bad joint. We set on the Spokane River and its falls, on basalt and glacial outwash soil, under tall ponderosa pines and Douglas firs that drop limbs and needles onto steep gables in Browne's Addition and on the South Hill. The 1890s to 1920s Victorian, Queen Anne and Craftsman homes up there have deep eaves and tall chimneys with old step flashing, while the 1950s to 1970s ranches across the Northside, Hillyard and the Valley put skylights through low-pitched shingle roofs that see heavy snow load and repeated freeze and thaw every winter. When ice dams back up behind a chimney or a skylight curb, water finds the weakest seam first. We bend and install custom flashing in-house so the fit is precise and watertight, and we tie it into the rest of the roof correctly. If the leak has already spread, start with our metal roof leak repair service and we will trace it to the source.

Why Flashing, Chimney and Skylight Work Matters So Much on Spokane Roofs

Spokane winters stack snow on roofs for weeks, then melt it during the January and February thaws. That meltwater refreezes at the eaves and behind chimneys, and it pushes sideways into any gap it can find. On the South Hill and around Manito and Rockwood, the brick Tudors and bungalows have masonry chimneys that wick water into the wall when the counterflashing and step flashing have failed. In Liberty Lake, Mead and Five Mile Prairie, newer two-story homes with standing seam, metal shingle and stone-coated steel roofs still depend on skylight curbs and pipe boots that were sealed once and never checked again. The failure mode that dominates here is ice dam backup and snowmelt intrusion at penetrations, not rain driven by coastal wind.

• We rebuild step flashing and counterflashing where snow and ice have pulled the old metal away from the chimney.
• We reset and reseal skylight curbs so meltwater sheds over the frame instead of pooling behind it.
• We replace rusted or crushed pipe boots and vent flashing that have cracked through freeze and thaw cycles.
• We fabricate custom valley and dormer flashing for steep gables that factory pieces cannot fit cleanly.
• We check the flashing tie-in at brick walls and wall-to-roof transitions where wind-driven snow piles up.

Every one of those points gets checked against the actual roof, not guessed from the ground, because a leak at a chimney often shows up ten feet away at a ceiling stain.

Key info: A homeowner in Millwood called us after a February thaw stained the ceiling below a skylight. The curb flashing had lifted about a quarter inch and the ice had been feeding water behind it for two seasons. We rebuilt the curb flashing and reset the seal in one visit, and the stain stopped spreading.

Roofing permits and inspection requirements vary by jurisdiction across Spokane County, so confirm the rules with the local building department before any structural change. The City of Spokane's permit information is a good starting point: City of Spokane permits.

How We Diagnose and Repair Chimney and Skylight Flashing in Spokane

We start by finding where the water actually enters, because ice dam backup and snowmelt intrusion can mimic a flashing leak from three feet away. We inspect from the roof surface and from the attic side where we can, then we map the repair before we cut or bend any metal. Our shop bends flashing to the exact dimensions of your chimney, curb or wall, which beats forcing a stock piece into a gap that will open again next winter.

1. We walk the roof and check every penetration, valley and wall transition for lifted, rusted or missing flashing.
2. We trace interior stains and attic moisture back to the entry point so we fix the cause, not the symptom.
3. We measure the chimney, skylight curb or wall and fabricate the flashing in-house for a tight fit.
4. We remove the failed piece, clean and prep the substrate, and install the new flashing with proper overlap and fasteners.
5. We seal the joints with compatible sealant and verify the tie-in at the roof panel or shingle course.
6. We test with water where conditions allow and show you photos of the finished work.

That sequence is the same whether we are on a steep Victorian gable in Browne's Addition or a low-slope ranch roof in the Valley, and it is why we rarely get called back to the same penetration twice.

Key info: On a 1920s brick Tudor near Rockwood, the chimney counterflashing had been tarred over three times by previous owners. We cut out the tar, rebuilt the step flashing into the brick mortar joint, and installed new counterflashing. Tar patches trap water and make the next leak worse. See how we handle the same problem on the 99201 Spokane area page.

Repair Approaches We Use on Spokane Chimneys, Skylights and Valleys

Not every flashing leak needs the same fix, and the right approach depends on the roof material, the pitch and how much snow sits on that slope. We match the method to the roof instead of selling one solution for every house in Spokane.

Whichever approach fits your roof, the goal is the same: get the water off the penetration and onto the panel so it can run to the gutter.

Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair Cost in Spokane: What to Expect

Most flashing repairs in Spokane start around $600, and that figure covers a straightforward single penetration with custom-bent metal and a proper seal. The price moves up with the number of penetrations, the height and pitch of the roof, and whether we have to remove and reset roofing to reach the failed flashing. A skylight curb rebuild costs more than a pipe boot, and a chimney on a steep Victorian gable takes longer than a chimney on a low ranch roof. Access matters too: a roof hemmed in by pines in Mead or on a tight lot near Manito takes more setup than an open lot in Airway Heights. We give you a written scope so you can compare line by line.

Get two or three estimates and ask each contractor what they will actually replace versus seal over. A cheap seal over a failed flashing is a one-winter fix. Our full pricing overview is at Spokane Metal Roofing pricing, and we will confirm your number on site.

What to Look For When Hiring a Metal Roofing Contractor Near Me in Spokane

Flashing work is small in square footage and big in consequence, so hire the way you would for a full roof. Ask for the contractor's license and insurance certificate and confirm the coverage is current. Get at least two or three written estimates with the scope spelled out, and ask for local references on jobs similar to yours, not just a list of names. Confirm who pulls the permit and whether historic district or HOA design review applies to your neighborhood, because panel profile and color can be restricted in some parts of Spokane. Finally, ask whether the flashing will be bent in-house or ordered as a stock piece, since a custom fit is what keeps ice dam backup out of your walls.

Reach us through our contact and free estimate page or call (509) 355-5690.

Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Spokane: Pricing Guide

Indicative pricing, the exact cost depends on square footage, finish, and site access. Free personalized estimate within 24h at (509) 355-5690.