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Ask what the roofing contract actually includes
Look for references to the chimney junction, flashing and any work around the enclosure. Ask which items are being retained. A roof proposal may cover weatherproofing at the roof surface without addressing the chimney crown or internal fireplace condition. Record the answer rather than relying on the phrase “everything around the chimney.”
Share existing chimney concerns early
Give both parties the same history: recurring stains, earlier patches and any chimney assessment already completed. If a separate visit is needed, discuss timing before roof work closes access to the junction. No one should need to guess whether an old photograph shows the condition before or after the current project.
Give each finding a clear owner
Use a simple written list for the project handoff. Name who is evaluating the chimney component, who is responsible for the roof-side work and who will explain any recommended change. If the findings cross those boundaries, request a coordinated scope before approving overlapping work.
- Date and location of the existing concern.
- Roof and chimney work included in each proposal.
- Who approves additional work and receives completion records.
Keep the completion records together
Save the final proposals and any supplied photographs with the roof records. If moisture appears later, note when and where it was seen and contact the parties with those records. A later stain deserves investigation; its position alone does not establish responsibility for the cause.