First, we inspect your entire chimney system. Not just where you see water stains, but the flashing, crown, bricks, mortar joints – everything. We need to find where water actually enters, not just where it shows up inside your house. Next, we explain exactly what’s wrong and why. Whether it’s damaged flashing around the chimney base, porous bricks letting water through, or cracks in the crown, you’ll understand the problem before we start any work. Then we fix it using the right materials for Rhode Island’s climate. Breathable sealants that let moisture vapor escape while blocking liquid water. Durable flashing materials like copper or stainless steel. Professional-grade compounds designed to handle our freeze-thaw cycles. Finally, we test our work and clean up completely. You get a chimney that keeps water out and a home that stays clean throughout the entire repair process.