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G★★★★★ 4.9 Rated · 363 Google Reviews
Most water stains beside a chimney are not the roof. They are flashing that was caulked instead of rebuilt, or a wide chimney with no cricket holding a snowdrift against the brick. Our chimney flashing and cricket installation starts by finding the entry point, then fixes it in metal, not tar.
BBB A+ accreditedAngi Super Service Award, 2019 to 20254.9 stars, 363 Google reviews
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CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep (Chimney Safety Institute of America), NFI Certified (National Fireplace Institute), NCSG Certified and Member (National Chimney Sweep Guild), Certified Chimney Professional (CCP credential of the National Chimney Sweep Guild), HeatShield Certified Installer (HeatShield chimney lining and flue repair system). Every badge opens the organization's own directory, where Green and Clean Home Services is listed.
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“David promptly responded to our request for inspection, called when he was en route, and arrived on time. He used a drone to examine the chimney exterior and a camera for the interior, provided a copy of the inspection video, and presented a range of options for prioritizing the repairs. Excellent value, highly recommend!”
“David was amazing! He cleaned our basement, family room, stairs, and upholstery. With a dog and 3 active kids we 110% notice the difference in our home. I can’t wait to schedule him regularly.”
“Amazing service. I’ve had my chimney swept and inspected three times and my air ducts cleaned. I will not go anywhere else. Professional, detailed, helpful and affordable! Hands down 12/10 recommend!”
“Extremely professional, fantastic work. Ducts and rugs were cleaned and both look brand new. Definitely recommend and the price can’t be beat.”
“Wonderful job! Service was right on time. Everything was explained very well step by step. Everything was cleaned up well upon finishing. Would recommend to others.”
“Green and Clean did a great job with our carpets and furniture! Even a few weeks later we couldn’t be happier with their fast, efficient, and thorough service.”
“David is efficient and does a great job. Very professional and we totally trust his work. I can highly recommend him.”
“Cleaned vent efficiently and quickly. Very personable. Would use again.”
633 reviews
Super Service Award winner 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
“David from Green and Clean was very prompt with a detailed estimate on repairing my in-law’s chimney. His crew came out and did a nice job of fixing the chimney by redoing the crown, tuck pointing and repairing damaged bricks. The chimney now looks great. Very satisfied.”
“David conducted a comprehensive analysis of the chimney issues and presented us with viable options for resolution. Highly recommended for individuals seeking expert assistance in such matters.”
“David was great. He explained every process. Did a thorough job cleaning and even used a drone to check the chimney. He even took the time to review the fireplace process.”
“Good job, got done properly and fast. The crew worked even late hours to complete and cleaned everything up when done.”
“David was phenomenal! Communication was fantastic, he was on time and extremely friendly. He did a fantastic job with the chimney sweeping and reviewed the video of his findings and spent time answering all of my questions.”
“I needed to have my chimney inspected in order to sell. David was knowledgeable, thorough and honest. He swept the chimney, inspected the roof and basement. All was good and clean. He is even pet friendly.”
“David is always a pleasure to work with! Our entire family goes to him and he always delivers quality work. We appreciate his honesty and the pride he takes in his work. He always shows us the before and after.”
“We needed to have a stove pipe reinstalled for a wood burning stove after it was blown off by a windstorm. Job was done quickly, and we are pleased with the work done.”
36 reviews, 5.0 average
Better Business Bureau accredited since March 2019.
“Service was great and quick! We needed carpet cleaning done as quickly as possible and we greatly appreciated getting an appointment without much notice.”
“Fantastic, very thorough and explained the process clearly. He worked quickly and was courteous and so friendly.”
“Responded immediately, came quickly, worked efficiently, and was upfront with the pricing. More than that, his work is high quality.”
“Super knowledgeable and explained things very thoroughly. Clear that he knows what he is doing. Very patient with all my questions.”
“Wonderful, professional and informative! We got to see the before and after. Nice job!”
“Very professional and knowledgeable. He was punctual to the appointment, and explained everything he was going to do.”
“Efficient, very polite and friendly. I highly recommend Green and Clean! He did a great job and was in and out.”
Neighborhood recommended
Recommended by neighbors across Lake and Cuyahoga counties.
“David cleaned our ducts and chimney and did a wonderful job.”
“David was great. He gave me options and got the job done quickly. Great service today.”
“Green and Clean. He is amazing. Well priced and impeccably done.”
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What is included
Chimney flashing is a system of overlapping metal, not a bead of sealant. Here is what a proper repair or replacement includes.
Why it matters
The roofer says it is the chimney. The mason says it is the roof. Flashing sits between them and belongs to whoever understands both.
The residential code requires a cricket behind any chimney more than 30 inches wide measured parallel to the ridge. Most fireplace chimneys in Northeast Ohio are wider than that, and many were built without one.
Source: International Residential Code R1003.20, basis of the Residential Code of OhioCSIA describes proper chimney flashing as two layers: step flashing woven into the shingles and counter flashing embedded in the masonry above it. One layer plus caulk is a temporary fix.
Source: Chimney Safety Institute of AmericaChardon and the Geauga snowbelt average more than 100 inches of snow a year, Cleveland about 64. Drifts behind a wide chimney melt against warm brick and refreeze at the edge, which is how ice dams push water under flashing.
Source: National Weather Service ClevelandWarning signs
If the stain is within a few feet of the chimney, start here.
Ceiling stains beside the chimney that spread after snowmelt or a northwest rain point to flashing. Roof leaks show up elsewhere too.
Every black smear is a previous attempt. Sealant on top of flashing means nobody rebuilt it properly.
Metal that was surface mounted and caulked to the brick face lifts within a few winters. If you can see a gap behind it, water can too.
Galvanized step flashing from the original build corrodes. New shingles laid over it without replacement leak from day one.
Dark, delaminated plywood on the uphill side of the chimney is the signature of a missing cricket.
The courses right above the roof stay wet longest. Failed joints there let water behind even good flashing.
If the ceiling stays dry in a gentle rain and leaks in a storm, water is being pushed behind loose flashing.
Chimneys wider than 30 inches need a cricket to split the water. Without one, snow and leaves pile up behind the stack.
How it works
Drone footage of the roof, a moisture meter in the attic, and a camera run down the flue if needed. We do not quote until we know where the water comes in.
Repair the counter flashing, replace the whole system, add a cricket, or a combination. Each item is priced separately so you can see what is essential.
Old material comes off, membrane goes down, step flashing is woven into the shingles and counter flashing is cut into the mortar. A cricket is framed and shingled where required.
We hose test the repair, photograph every piece, and repoint any joints we opened. You get the pictures the same day.
Before and after
Drag the slider. Real jobs by our technicians in Northeast Ohio.
BeforeAfterCrown rebuild and new cap
BeforeAfterThree flues capped
BeforeAfterRusted chase cover replaced in stainless
BeforeAfterHeatShield flue resurfacingOn video
Short clips from our technicians and customers across Northeast Ohio. Tap any clip to play it here.
Service walkthroughChimney sweep and video inspection
Why Green and Clean
Chimney flashing and cricket installation is the seam between two trades. We work both sides of the seam, so nobody points across it.
| What matters | Green and Clean | Typical coupon service |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Drone, attic and flue camera before quoting | A guess from the ground |
| Counter flashing | Cut into a mortar joint and sealed at the reglet | Caulked to the face of the brick |
| Wide chimneys | Cricket framed and flashed | Left flat, sealed with tar |
| Credentials | CSIA certified, licensed and insured in Ohio | Roofing only |
Pricing
A flashing repair and a full system with a cricket are different jobs. We show you which one you need, and you get a firm written price before any work starts.
Resetting and resealing counter flashing on a chimney with sound step flashing is quick. Stripping everything back to the deck and rebuilding it is a longer day.
A cricket behind a wide chimney on a steep roof is a framed structure with its own shingles and valleys. A small saddle on a low pitch is much simpler.
If the joints at the roofline are shot or the shingles are brittle, that work is added so the new flashing has something solid to tie into.
Call the emergency line. We can tarp the chimney base the same day, dry what we can reach, and schedule the permanent flashing repair.
Related services
Service areas
Lake, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Medina and Lorain counties. Type your city to see leak repairs we have done nearby.
FAQ
Often both, because flashing is where the two meet. We diagnose with a drone, an attic check and a hose test, then repair the flashing and the masonry around it in one visit so there is nothing left to argue about.
A cricket, or saddle, is a small peaked structure on the uphill side of the chimney. It splits water and snow so they run around the stack instead of piling against the back wall. Code requires one when the chimney is more than 30 inches wide.
If the step and counter flashing are intact and only the sealant at the reglet has failed, yes, and we will tell you so. If the counter flashing was surface mounted or the step flashing has rusted through, sealing it again buys a season at best.
No. Flashing can be replaced on an existing roof by lifting the shingles along the chimney. If your roof is near the end of its life we will say so, and the new flashing can be reused when the roof is done.
A counter flashing repair is usually a few hours. A full flashing replacement with a new cricket is typically a full day, weather permitting. Work stops in rain or on an icy roof.
Policies differ. Gradual leaks are often excluded while sudden storm damage may be covered. We provide the photos, findings and written estimate your adjuster will ask for, and you check the details with your carrier.
Free estimate
Tell us about your chimney, fireplace, ducts, dryer vent, carpet or upholstery and we will come back with straight answers and a firm price. No pressure, no upsell.
Chimney, fireplace, masonry, air ducts, dryer vents, carpet and upholstery. One trusted team.
