You just had a rainstorm. Now your roof is leaking. You see and hear the dripping water into your room. You even have a dark patch on your ceiling. Do you just wait or call someone? Can you DIY patch it? Wondering what your options are and why you should repair your roof and ceiling?
Roof leak
Roof leaks are a major issue in any weather, but a roof that starts to leak during a heavy rainstorm can quickly turn into a major emergency that affects one of your biggest investments — your home!
If you don’t investigate that roof leak and fix it, all kinds of problems can occur?
- Mold and mildew can grow.
- The leak can get bigger.
- Your ceiling can collapse.
- Your furniture, carpet, belongings can all get destroyed.
- Flooding can happen if the ceiling collapses.
- The list goes on and on.
Time is of the essence to get the problem solved and repair it completely.
Investigate leak
What should you do next? A wise choice is to bring in an experienced local roof company to check out your home. These are some of the possible things wrong with your roof:
- Broken Shingles
- Cracked Flashing
- Cracked Vent Booting
- Skylights Installed Improperly
- Clogged Gutters
- Cracked Chimney
- Improperly Sealed Valleys
- Attic Condensation
For more information, read this blog about 8 Causes of Roof Leaks.
Questions to ask
What is the age of your roof?
If it under 20 years, you may be able to fix the roof with a less costly solution. If it is over 20 years, you may be looking at a new roof.
What’s the damage?
It could be as simple as wind that caused a shingle(s) to come off which can be easily repaired. If you assess that there is more damage such as shingles that appear to be buckling, an increased amount of shingle granules in your gutters, or damage to flashing, it could be time to have your roof replaced. What percentage of the total roof surface needs repair?
What’s the climate in your area?
Are you prone to hurricanes and high winds? If yes, you’ll need to address the roof leak and fix it.
Let us help you with any of your roofing needs to keep your home’s investment value and have great curb appeal.
No. 1 Home Roofing is proud to deliver quality service to its clientele in local communities, and therefore has years of experience in re-roofing and patching flat roofing systems.
No. 1 Home Roofing is a family owned and operated roofing company conveniently located on US Highway 19 in Palm Harbor, Florida. We are dedicated to providing top quality workmanship and materials to ensure that your new roof is done right. We specialize in shingle, tile, and flat roof installation, repairs, and maintenance. Contact us for an appointment and/or estimate at 727-781-7663.