Roof Leak Repair
A roof leak can spread into insulation, drywall and framing before it shows. Call and describe where water is appearing, and you will be connected with an independent roofing contractor serving your area.
Roofing Nation is a referral service. Your call is connected to an independent roofing contractor, subject to availability in your area. Roofing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating contractor. Contractors are independent businesses.
Common signs
- Brown or yellow stains on ceilings or upper walls
- Dripping or wet spots after rain
- Damp or matted insulation in the attic
- Peeling paint or bubbling near the roofline
- Musty smell in upper rooms or the attic
What the contractor typically checks
A roofing contractor typically traces the leak from inside and outside, since water can travel along rafters before it drips. Common sources include flashing, vent boots, valleys, skylights and damaged shingles.
Before you call
Put a bucket under drips and move furniture and electronics away. If a ceiling bulges with water, keep people out of the room. Switch off power to wet light fixtures if the panel is safe to reach.
Related roofing services
- Roof Repair: Missing shingles, damaged flashing, sagging spots and worn areas on an otherwise sound roof.
- Storm Damage Roof Repair: Wind, hail and fallen-limb damage to shingles, flashing and the roof deck.
- Roof Replacement: Tear-off and re-roofing when a roof is worn out or too damaged to repair.
- Roof Installation: New roofs on additions, new construction and re-roofing with a different material.
- Roofing Contractors: Connect with an independent roofing contractor for repair, replacement or installation.
Questions
Why does the stain appear far from the actual leak?
Water often runs along roof decking or rafters before it drips, so the entry point can be several feet from the stain.
Is a small stain worth calling about?
A small stain can mean ongoing water entry. Having it looked at early can limit damage to insulation and framing.
Who sets the scope and charges?
The independent contractor sets the scope and charges after inspecting the roof. Confirm all details directly with the contractor.
Call to connect with a roofer for roof leak repair
Calls about roof leak repair are connected to an independent roofing contractor, subject to availability. Roofing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating contractor. Contractors are independent businesses.
Roof Leak Repair by state
Calls are connected to independent roofing contractors in 103 listed locations across 34 states.
Example locations: Trenton, NJ, Smyrna, TN, Middletown, CT, Kearny, NJ, Garner, NC, Spring Valley, NY, Michigan City, IN, Simpsonville, SC, Paramus, NJ, Ardmore, OK, Albertville, AL, Mount Pleasant, MI, Ypsilanti, MI, Santaquin, UT, Tiffin, OH, Mountain Home, ID, Newton, IA.
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