At a glance: Completed 2026-10-10: lead pipe flashing to neoprene replacement on Elmsford Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63005. Office: St. Louis, 314-429-6000.
The call on Elmsford Lane
On Elmsford Lane, a single lead pipe flashing on a two-story roof was the issue. Lead lasts, but it can be damaged, deformed or chewed, and once it no longer hugs the pipe it becomes a funnel instead of a seal.
This was a focused repair: change the flashing, tie it back into the roof correctly, and leave the rest of the roof untouched.
What we found in Chesterfield 63005
The existing lead pipe flashing needed to be replaced, and the shingles around it had to come up for the new flashing to sit under the course above.
What the work order shows
- Removed one lead pipe flashing.
- Installed one neoprene pipe jack flashing in its place.
- Removed and replaced shingles in the work area as needed with Owens Corning Duration Driftwood to match.
- Cleaned up and hauled away the related debris.
When lead stops doing its job
Lead pipe flashings are durable, but they are soft. On a two-story roof in west Chesterfield, lead can be dented by debris, nibbled by squirrels or pulled away from the pipe as the house settles. Once the lead no longer wraps the pipe tightly, rain can run straight down into the attic.
On Elmsford Lane the decision was to replace it with a neoprene pipe jack flashing that seals around the pipe with a fitted collar and is straightforward to service in the future.
Matching Duration Driftwood around the new flashing
To set the new flashing correctly, shingles around the pipe had to come up so the flashing base could slide under the course above. The crew replaced any shingles that could not be reused with Owens Corning Duration in Driftwood, matching the existing roof.
Driftwood is a warm brown-gray blend and one of the most common colors on homes in 63005, so the repaired area blends in from the ground.
Roofer near me in Chesterfield 63005
West Chesterfield and Wildwood homeowners searching roofer near me have a local crew minutes away. Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000 handles single-penetration repairs like this one as quickly as larger jobs.
If you have a two-story home and are not sure what your pipe flashings look like, we can check them during a free inspection and send you photos.
Two-story roofs and small repairs
Small repairs on two-story homes are often put off because homeowners cannot see the problem and assume the work will be complicated. In reality, replacing a pipe flashing on a steep, high roof is routine for our crews, with the right safety setup and the right materials on the truck.
Waiting is what makes it expensive. A failed flashing on a second-story roof leaks into an upstairs bathroom or bedroom ceiling, and the drywall, insulation and paint often cost more to fix than the roof repair itself.
How we approached Elmsford Lane
The work order was short and specific: one lead flashing out, one neoprene jack flashing in, shingles replaced as needed with Duration Driftwood. That precision is how we keep repairs affordable. We fix the problem, match the roof, clean up, and leave the rest of the roof alone when it does not need work.
Checking the rest of your penetrations
Most two-story homes in 63005 have more than one pipe, plus exhaust vents for bathrooms and sometimes a furnace flue. If one flashing failed, ask us to check the rest during the same visit. It is easier to plan for the next one than to find out from a ceiling stain.
Neoprene jack flashing basics
A neoprene pipe jack flashing has a flat metal or plastic base that sits on the roof and a flexible rubber collar that grips the pipe. The base goes under the shingles above the pipe and over the shingles below it, so water running down the roof passes over the flashing rather than under it. The collar seals around the pipe itself.
Because the collar is the part that ages, a neoprene flashing can be swapped in the future with a short repair. That serviceability is one reason it was a good choice for a second-story roof on Elmsford Lane.
Common causes of lead flashing failure
Lead is soft and malleable, which helps it form around a pipe, but that softness also makes it vulnerable. Squirrels and other animals chew it. Hail and falling limbs can dent and split it. Thermal movement can slowly pull the rolled top away from the pipe. Any of these can turn a long-lasting flashing into a leak point. Swapping to a neoprene jack removed those risks for this homeowner.
Keeping it simple for the homeowner
The homeowner on Elmsford Lane did not need a big project. They needed one part replaced correctly. The crew brought the flashing and matching Duration Driftwood shingles, did the work, cleaned up and hauled away the debris.
Small repair, same standards
A single flashing replacement gets the same care as a full roof. The crew sets the new flashing under the course above so water passes over it, reseals the shingles around it, checks the surrounding area for loose or damaged shingles, and cleans up before leaving. That consistency is why homeowners in 63005 call us back for the next job.
Finding a roofer near me in 63005 who does small jobs
Plenty of contractors in west Chesterfield chase only full replacements. If you search roofer near me in 63005 and need one flashing fixed, we will take the call. Repairs like the one on Elmsford Lane are a big part of what our St. Louis crews do every week, and we schedule them with the same care as a full roof.
Roof repair in Chesterfield, MO 63005
ZIP 63005 covers west Chesterfield and Wildwood-adjacent neighborhoods, where two-story homes from the 1990s and 2000s commonly carry Owens Corning Duration shingles in Driftwood, so matching was simple.
If you live on or near Elmsford Lane and are seeing the same kind of problem, call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000 or our 24/7 line at 1-800-564-6232 for a free inspection. We tell you whether a repair will do the job before anyone talks about replacement.
Questions homeowners ask about this repair
Why switch from lead to neoprene?
Neoprene jack flashings seal tightly to the pipe and are easy to replace later. Lead that has been damaged or deformed no longer seals.
Can you match Duration Driftwood?
Yes, Owens Corning Duration in Driftwood is still in production and is one of the most common colors in west St. Louis County.
How long does a pipe flashing repair take?
Most single-flashing repairs are completed in one short visit.
Do you do roof repairs in Chesterfield?
Yes. Call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000.
Are pipe flashing repairs expensive?
Single-flashing repairs are among the most affordable roof repairs.
How do I know if my roof has Duration shingles?
We can identify the line and color during inspection; Duration has a distinctive nailing strip.