Roof Repair

Roof repair that starts by finding the real cause

We find the real cause of the leak, show you photos, and fix it right — or tell you if a repair won't last.

Damaged shingles and an opening at the roof edge above a gutter

Repairs we see

Where leaks usually start

Most leaks come from a detail — a flashing, a boot, an edge — not the middle of the roof.

Rotted wood exposed behind a section of failing metal flashing
Rot behind a failing flashing
A skylight opening with the surrounding shingles and flashing removed
Skylight flashing opened up
New black metal flashing where a roof meets a brick wall
New flashing at a brick wall
A damaged shingle marked in chalk
Marking damaged shingles

Common repairs

  • Leaks around chimneys, walls, and skylights, usually caused by failed or poorly installed flashing.
  • Pipe boot replacement, where rubber collars around plumbing vents crack with age.
  • Missing or damaged shingles after wind or a fallen branch.
  • Valley leaks, where two roof slopes meet and water concentrates.
  • Vent and ridge cap issues that let water or pests in.

How we approach a leak

Water often runs along the roof deck or framing before it shows on a ceiling, so the stain isn’t always below the source. We trace the path from the inside and outside, look for the most likely entry points, and explain what we found. Where the cause can’t be confirmed without opening up an area, we’ll say so.

Repair or replace?

If the roof is sound and the problem is local, a repair is usually the right call. If we see wear across the roof, we’ll explain why a repair may only buy limited time and what a replacement would involve, so you can decide.

FAQ

Roof Repair: common questions

Is it worth repairing an older roof?

Often, yes — if the problem is isolated and the rest of the roof is in reasonable shape. If the roof is worn throughout, repeated repairs can cost more over time than planning a replacement. We'll give you our honest view and the reasons for it.

Why does my roof leak only during heavy rain?

Leaks that appear only in hard or wind-driven rain often point to flashing, valleys, or areas where water backs up under shingles. Those details are a common focus of our inspection.

Will a repaired area match the rest of my roof?

We'll try to match as closely as possible, but older shingles weather and some colors are discontinued, so a repair can look slightly different. We'll tell you what to expect before we start.

Find out what your roof needs — free

Free inspection. Photos of what we find. An exact, itemized price.

Free inspection

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  • Free roof inspection — on the roof and in the attic
  • Photos of everything we find, explained plainly
  • An exact, itemized price you can compare
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