Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Fort Collins

When you need Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Fort Collins, the leak almost always starts where metal meets masonry or glass. Fort Collins sits at about 5,000 feet where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountain foothills along the Cache la Poudre River. Heavy wet spring snow piles up against chimneys and skylights, then melts fast under intense high-altitude sun. That freeze-thaw cycle works flashing loose, opens seams, and pushes water behind the metal. We bend custom flashing in-house for a precise watertight fit on standing seam, corrugated panels, and stone-coated steel. One call to metal roof leak repair can stop the drip before it reaches your ceiling.

Why Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair Matters on Fort Collins Roofs

Fort Collins roofing stock runs from 1880s Victorian homes in Old Town to 1990s two-story builds in south Fort Collins and foothills cabins up the Poudre Canyon. Every one of those roofs has at least one chimney, skylight, valley, or wall transition. Those are the spots where snow sits longest and where ice dams form first. When flashing fails, water runs down the chimney chase or around the skylight curb and shows up as a ceiling stain two rooms away.

• Heavy wet spring snow loads press flashing against masonry and open the counterflashing seal.
• Chinook winds drive rain sideways into skylight curbs and wall step flashing that looked fine in summer.
• Hail dents and creases flashing, which creates low spots where water pools and eventually works through.
• Older homes near Colorado State University often have original galvanized flashing that has rusted thin after decades of freeze-thaw.
• Skylight seals on 1990s and 2000s subdivisions in Timnath and Windsor harden and crack before the metal roof itself fails.

We see more leak calls after a snowmelt or a hail event than at any other time, and the flashing is the culprit more often than the panels.

Key info: A homeowner in the Laurel School historic district called us after every spring melt left a stain on the chimney breast. The original step flashing had pulled away from the brick by a quarter inch. We fabricated new copper step flashing and counterflashing, and the chase has stayed dry through two hail seasons since.

If you want to understand how local code treats re-roofs and flashing repairs, the City of Fort Collins building department publishes permit guidance at fcgov.com/building. Always confirm current requirements with the department before work starts.

How We Repair Chimney and Skylight Flashing in Fort Collins

We start by finding the actual entry point, not guessing from the stain. On a metal roof, water can travel a long way along a pan before it drips inside. We lift the panels around the penetration, inspect the underlayment and deck, and then decide whether the existing flashing can be re-sealed or has to be replaced. Most of the time we fabricate new flashing on site so it matches the panel profile and the masonry exactly.

1. We inspect the chimney, skylight, valley, and wall transitions and trace the leak to its source.
2. We remove the old flashing and check the underlayment and decking for rot or water damage.
3. We measure and bend new flashing in-house to fit the panel ribs and the masonry or curb.
4. We install step flashing, counterflashing, and skylight curb flashing with proper laps and sealant.
5. We re-seat the panels, replace any damaged fasteners, and water-test the repair before we leave.

Every repair ends with a water test and photos of the finished work so you can see exactly what was done.

Key info: A foothills home west toward Horsetooth Reservoir had a skylight that leaked only during driving rain from the northwest. The curb flashing had been installed with the wrong lap direction. We rebuilt the curb flashing with a proper back pan and the leak stopped. That is the kind of detail a general roofer without metal experience misses.

If the inspection turns up storm damage beyond the flashing, we handle that through our storm and wind damage repair service.

Flashing Repair Methods We Use on Fort Collins Metal Roofs

The right method depends on the panel type, the penetration, and how much of the roof has to come apart to do the job correctly. Here is how we match the approach to the situation.

We choose the least invasive method that fixes the leak permanently, so you are not paying to tear off more roof than the job requires.

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

Most flashing repairs in Fort Collins start at $600 and go up from there. That starting figure covers a straightforward re-seal or a small step flashing repair on an accessible roof. Chimney flashing replacement typically runs higher because it involves more custom metal and more labor. Skylight curb rebuilds sit in the middle. The full breakdown is on our pricing page.

Several factors move the number. Roof pitch and height matter because steep or tall roofs need more safety setup. Panel type matters because standing seam takes longer to lift and re-seat than exposed-fastener panels. Masonry condition matters because a crumbling chimney crown or spalling brick has to be addressed before new flashing will seal. Access matters on foothills homes and cabins where the roof sits above a steep grade.

We recommend getting two or three estimates for any flashing repair. Ask each contractor to explain what they found and what they plan to replace. A quote that only re-seals without addressing the underlying cause will leak again after the next snowmelt.

Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair Near Me: How to Choose a Contractor Near Fort Collins

Flashing work is detail work, and not every roofer who handles shingles knows how to bend and install metal flashing correctly. When you search for flashing repair near Fort Collins, use these checks before you sign anything.

• Confirm the contractor is licensed and insured, and ask for a certificate of insurance before work begins.
• Get at least two or three written estimates that describe the repair method, not just a price.
• Ask for local references from metal roof jobs in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Windsor and call them.
• Ask who pulls the permit if one is required, and confirm the contractor knows historic district and HOA design rules.
• Make sure the crew has metal roofing experience, not just shingle experience, because panel handling and flashing fabrication are different trades.

We have been working on Northern Colorado metal roofs since 2009 and are a Metal Roofing Alliance member. You can reach us through our contact page to schedule an inspection.

Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Fort Collins: Pricing Guide

Indicative pricing, the exact cost depends on square footage, finish, and site access. Free personalized estimate within 24h at (970) 545-8912.