Roof flashing repair in Ellicott City.
Flashing is the metal that seals the joints on a roof. When it cracks or pulls loose, water gets in even when every shingle is perfect.
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Shingle roof replacement
A worn, patched roof stripped to the deck and replaced with new dark shingles.
Flat roof replacement
An old, stained flat roof replaced with a bright white membrane that reflects summer heat.
New flat roof going on
Our crew rolling out and sealing a new membrane over fresh insulation boards.
Chimney flashing repair
New metal flashing where the shingles meet the brick, so the chimney stops leaking.
Skylight on a shingle roof
A skylight set into a shingle roof and flashed around every edge to keep water out.
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My ceiling had water spots so I reached out to Next Gen, and they found the problem with a leakage in the roof connecting to the house. Anthony came and fixed it within 2 hours and was significantly better in price + quality than any of the other people we had looking at it. They will be my go-to for a while, as well as for my friends and family, and Anthony is especially kind!
Suleman Abbasi Super reliable team! I would highly recommend for any of your future projects.
Keylin Perez Great to work with!
Dulce G Monzon Great price
Gabs Villatoro
Signs the flashing is failing
- A leak where the roof runs up against a wall or dormer
- Stains on the ceiling near a vent pipe or roof vent
- Rust, gaps or bent metal along the roof's joints
- Caulk or tar smeared over metal at the joints
- Water coming in along a valley where two slopes meet
- Stains on the siding just above a lower roof
What flashing does
Shingles do a good job on the open parts of a roof. The trouble spots are the joints: where a roof meets a wall, where a dormer sticks out, where two slopes meet in a valley, and where pipes and vents come through. Flashing is the thin metal that bridges those joints and sends water back out onto the shingles. It is a small part of the roof and the cause of a large share of roof leaks.
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Why it fails
Flashing is often reused from an older roof, nailed wrong, or sealed with caulk that dries out and cracks within a few years. Metal also rusts, and rubber pipe boots split in the sun. On a lot of homes around Ellicott City, additions and dormers were built onto an older house, and the joint where the new roof meets the old wall is exactly where flashing problems show up.
The inspection and the quote are free
We come out, get on the roof, and tell you what we found and what it would cost to put right. There is no charge for that visit, and you are under no obligation to book the work.
Fixing it properly
A lasting flashing repair usually means lifting the shingles around the joint, taking out the old metal, and putting in new flashing that is layered so water always runs over it, not behind it. Smearing more caulk on top can stop a drip for a season, but it rarely stops it for good. For flashing around chimneys, see our chimney flashing repair page.
How it works
How it works.
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Why us
Why homeowners call us.
A local roofing company in Ellicott City that picks up the phone.
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Storms do not keep office hours, so we do not either. Call any time.
Every Kind Of Roof
Shingle roofs, flat roofs and metal roofs, put in new or fixed.
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You see the price before any work starts, and there is no charge for it.
One Call For The Roof
Roofs, gutters, skylights, flashing and attic vents, all from one crew.
Based In Ellicott City
Close to home for every town we cover across Howard County, MD.
Common questions.
Can flashing be repaired without a new roof?
Yes. Flashing can almost always be replaced on its own, by carefully lifting the shingles around the joint and putting them back afterwards.
Is caulk a good fix for leaking flashing?
Only as a short-term stopgap. Caulk dries out and cracks, so the leak usually returns. New, properly layered flashing is the lasting fix.
What is a pipe boot?
It is the rubber and metal collar that seals around a plumbing vent pipe on the roof. The rubber splits with age and sun, and it is one of the most common causes of small leaks.
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Chimney Flashing
Leaks around the chimney, sealed with new metal flashing.
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New and replacement skylights, sealed into the roof properly.
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Leaking skylights resealed and repaired, often without replacing them.
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New gutters and downspouts, sized to the roof and pitched to drain.
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