Flashing Repair

Flashing is the metal that seals a roof at its edges and breaks — chimneys, sidewalls, valleys, skylights, and pipe penetrations. It is one of the most common sources of leaks, since a small gap or a lifted piece can let water travel far from where it entered. SmithBuilt Roofing and Exteriors, serving Bradenton, FL, repairs and replaces flashing so those transitions stay sealed.

Finding Where Water Enters

Handheld Infrared Cameras — Thermal scanning inside and out that traces a leak back to where the water actually enters the assembly.
Moisture Meters — Direct readings through decking and insulation that show how far water has traveled under the surface.

Fitting and Sealing the Metal

Portable Sheet Metal Brakes — On-site bending of custom flashing, drip edge, and trim so metal fits your roof rather than the other way around.
Tin Snips & Hand Seamers — Hand-fit metal work at chimneys, sidewalls, and valleys where a machine cannot reach.
Electric Shears & Nibblers — Clean, burr-free cuts in roofing metal that leave the coating and the panel edge intact.
Caulking Guns & Heat Guns — Sealant and flashing detail work done at the right temperature so it bonds instead of peeling in a season.

Documenting the Work

Every repair is photographed with Photo Documentation Apps (CompanyCam), giving a time-stamped record of the flashing before and after it is fixed.