Flashing Repair in Orlando, FL

Flashing Repair in Orlando, FL

Flashing repair in Orlando typically costs between $250 and $650 for most homes, depending on how much metal needs replacing and whether the leak has spread to the underlayment or decking below. Flashing is the metal material (usually aluminum, galvanized steel, or copper) that seals the seams where your roof meets a wall, chimney, skylight, or valley. When it fails, water gets in fast. Tilehurst Roofing Orlando handles flashing repair as a core part of our Roof Repair in Orlando work, and every job starts with a written price before we touch your roof. Call us at (850) 303-7235 and a live person answers, day or night.

We’re part of the Kingswell family of roofing companies, founded in 2000, and our Orlando crew is led by Greg Holloway. If you’ve had a roof repair done before and watched it fail within months, you already know the difference between a patch job and a proper fix. We put the guarantee in writing before the crew leaves your driveway.

Key Takeaways

• Flashing repair in Orlando runs $250 – $650 for most residential jobs; full replacement around chimneys or skylights can reach $900 – $1,200.
• Leaks at wall intersections, dormers, chimneys, and skylights are almost always flashing failures, not shingle failures.
• Every Tilehurst Roofing Orlando flashing repair includes a written guarantee and a free second visit if the repair fails inside the guarantee period.
• You get a written price before any work starts, every time. No door-knock price changes.
• Call (850) 303-7235 any hour, any day. A live person picks up.

When You Need Flashing Repair

Orlando’s weather does specific things to roof flashing. The afternoon thunderstorms roll in fast from June through September, often dumping an inch of rain in under an hour. Then the sun comes back out and bakes everything dry. That wet-dry cycle, repeated hundreds of times a year, causes metal flashing to expand and contract until the sealant cracks and the fasteners loosen. Homes in neighborhoods like Baldwin Park, College Park, and Conway see this pattern constantly. If water is getting in where two roof planes meet or where the roof meets a wall, leak repair often starts with flashing as the first suspect.

Here are the signs we tell homeowners to watch for:

• Water stains on ceilings or walls near a chimney or dormer. The stain usually appears a day or two after heavy rain, not during. Flashing leaks are often slow and steady.
• Visible rust or corrosion on metal flashing. In Orlando’s humidity, galvanized flashing can rust through in 10 – 15 years. Once you see rust blooms, the metal is already thin.
• Loose or lifted flashing. High winds from summer storms or the occasional tropical system can catch an edge of flashing and pull it up. If you can see a gap, water can get in.
• Granules from shingles collecting near a valley or wall joint. This often means water is channeling where it shouldn’t, and the flashing is directing it under the shingles instead of into the gutter.
• Damp insulation in the attic near a skylight or chimney chase. If you can get up there, check after a storm. Flashing failures at skylights are among the most common leaks we repair.
• Caulk or sealant that’s cracked, peeling, or missing. A previous repair may have relied on sealant alone. In Central Florida’s UV index, exposed sealant fails within 12 – 18 months. Proper flashing repair means metal, not just goo.

Our Flashing Repair Process

We follow the same process on every flashing repair, whether it’s a small chimney cap or a full valley replacement. It’s the Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails. Greg Holloway trains every Orlando technician on this standard.

1. Inspection and diagnosis. We get on the roof and find exactly where water is getting in. That means looking at the flashing itself, the sealant, the fasteners, and the underlayment beneath the metal. We don’t guess from the driveway.
2. Written estimate before any work. You get a price in writing. It covers the materials, the labor, and any decking repair if the leak has rotted the wood. No surprises at the end.
3. Removal of the failed flashing. We pull the old metal carefully, avoiding damage to surrounding shingles. If the decking underneath is soft or rotted, we show you and include the repair in the written price before proceeding. That’s the rule, not the exception.
4. Installation of new flashing with proper underlayment. We replace the flashing with material that matches your roof, whether that’s aluminum, galvanized steel, or copper. We install new underlayment beneath the metal, re-seat the shingles, and use fasteners and sealant rated for Central Florida’s heat and humidity.
5. Water test and cleanup. We run water over the repaired area to confirm it drains correctly, then clean up every nail, scrap of metal, and bit of old sealant. The guarantee is written and handed to you before the crew leaves.

What Flashing Repair in Orlando Costs

Most flashing repairs on Orlando homes run between $250 and $650. The price depends on three things: how much flashing needs replacing, how difficult the area is to access, and whether the leak has damaged the decking underneath. A simple step flashing replacement at a side wall might be on the lower end. A chimney with rusted counter-flashing that requires cutting into mortar will be higher. Full skylight flashing replacement often lands between $450 and $900.

Here’s a breakdown of what homeowners in Orlando can expect:

Repair Type	Typical Range	What’s Included
Step flashing repair (wall/roof intersection)	$250 – $450	New step flashing, underlayment, shingle re-seating
Chimney flashing repair	$400 – $750	New base and counter flashing, mortar, sealant
Skylight flashing replacement	$450 – $900	New skylight flashing kit, underlayment, shingle work
Valley flashing replacement	$350 – $650	New valley metal, underlayment, shingle re-seating
Vent or pipe boot flashing replacement	$180 – $300	New pipe boot, sealant, minor shingle work

These are honest ranges for the Orlando market as of 2026. If a roofer quotes you $99 for a flashing repair, ask yourself what that pays for. A proper flashing repair uses real metal, real underlayment, and time. A $99 fix is usually a tube of caulk and a promise.

The best way to know your exact price is to call us. We’ll set a time, show up, inspect, and hand you a written estimate. If the number works for you, we do the work. If it doesn’t, you keep the estimate and we’re on our way. No hard feelings, no pressure. Call (850) 303-7235 for a free estimate.

Materials We Use for Flashing Repair

We’re not locked into a single brand or material. Our trucks carry stock from manufacturers like GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning, and we can order custom flashing to match Boral tile roofs when the job calls for it. The right flashing material depends on your roof and the specific failure. Aluminum is common on asphalt shingle roofs because it resists corrosion. Galvanized steel is stronger and often used in valleys. Copper is the premium option, and on older Orlando homes with historic tile or slate, it’s sometimes the only material that looks right and lasts decades.

We match the metal to the application. A chimney in Lake Eola Heights gets the same care as one in Dr. Phillips. The product choice is yours, explained in plain language with a written price for each option.

Why Flashing Fails Faster in Orlando

Central Florida is hard on roofing metal. The combination of intense UV exposure, high humidity, and daily summer thunderstorms creates a specific failure pattern we see across every Orlando neighborhood. Sealant degrades under UV. Galvanized coatings wear thin in humid air. Fasteners back out as the metal expands and contracts through 30-degree temperature swings. A flashing job done correctly elsewhere might fail here in half the expected lifespan if the installer used the wrong sealant or skipped underlayment.

We install flashing with materials and methods rated for this climate. That means UV-stable sealant, properly spaced fasteners with neoprene washers, and underlayment beneath the metal rather than relying on the metal alone. It also means understanding that an Orlando roof can see 50-plus inches of rain in a single year. The flashing is the gutter system for the seams of your roof, and it has to be installed like it’s going to get wet every day for six months straight. Because it will.

Signs a Previous Flashing Repair Was Done Wrong

We get a lot of calls from homeowners in Orlando who already paid for a flashing repair and still have water coming in. The most common causes we find:

• Sealant-only repairs. If the last contractor covered the flashing with caulk instead of replacing the metal, it was a temporary patch. In Orlando’s sun, that fails within a year, often less.
• Wrong fasteners. Using standard roofing nails instead of sealed metal fasteners creates a hole that leaks. When the flashing expands and contracts, the nail backs out and water follows it in.
• Missing underlayment. Flashing should sit on a layer of underlayment that directs water to the gutter. If that layer was skipped, water gets behind the flashing and seeps under the shingles.
• Improper shingle integration. Shingles should overlap the flashing in a specific order so water sheds outward. When they’re installed in the wrong sequence, water gets trapped and works its way under.

If you’ve had a flashing repair done and the leak came back, we’ll inspect it and tell you exactly what went wrong. The Kingswell family of roofing companies was built for this scenario. You shouldn’t have to pay twice for the same leak. Call (850) 303-7235 and we’ll take a look.

FAQs – Flashing Repair

How much does flashing repair cost in Orlando?

Flashing repair in Orlando typically costs between $250 and $650 for most homes, with chimney and flat roof patch work running $450 to $900. The final price depends on how much metal needs replacing, how accessible the area is, and whether the leak damaged the roof decking. Every Tilehurst Roofing Orlando estimate is written and free. Call (850) 303-7235 for an exact quote.

Can you repair flashing without replacing shingles?

Yes, in most cases we replace only the flashing and re-seat the surrounding shingles. If the shingles near the flashing are cracked or brittle from age, we may recommend replacing a few to ensure a watertight seal, but that’s always discussed and priced in writing before work begins. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the repair for a full year.

Do I need to replace flashing when I get a new roof?

You should, and most reputable Orlando roofers include it. Flashing that’s been on the roof for 15 or 20 years is often at the end of its service life, and reinstalling old flashing under new shingles is a shortcut that leads to leaks within a few years. When we do a Roof Repair in Orlando that involves shingle work near flashing, we always evaluate whether the metal should be replaced and include it in the written estimate if so.

How long does a flashing repair take?

Most flashing repairs take two to four hours from start to finish. Larger jobs, like replacing flashing around multiple chimneys or a full valley, can take a full day. We’ll give you a time window when you book and we show up inside it. That’s the Kingswell Way, and Greg Holloway holds the Orlando crew to it on every job.

Is it better to repair flashing or replace the whole roof?

If your flashing failed but your shingles are in good shape, a flashing repair is the right call and will cost a fraction of a roof replacement. If the flashing failure allowed water to rot large sections of decking, or if your shingles are near the end of their life anyway, replacement may be the better long-term value. We’ll tell you which option makes sense and give you a written price for both. No pressure, just facts.

Get Your Flashing Repaired in Orlando

If water is getting into your Orlando home, don’t wait for the next storm to make it worse. Call Tilehurst Roofing Orlando at (850) 303-7235 and a live person will answer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll schedule a time that works for you, show up when we say we will, inspect the flashing, and hand you a written price before any work starts. Every repair includes a written guarantee and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair fails inside the guarantee period, we return at no charge. That’s the whole deal. From our home page to the final nail, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for.

Written by Greg Holloway, Owner at Tilehurst Roofing Orlando, serving Orlando.