Leaks in the roof are a common problem for homeowners. A roof leak can cause extensive damage to your home if not repaired quickly. There are many causes of roof leaks, but some of the most common are roofing material failure, improper roof installation, and roof damage from weather.

If you suspect that you have a roof leak, there are a few things you can do to try to locate the source of the leak. First, inspect the roof for any damage or signs of water infiltration. Next, check the ceilings and walls inside your home for any signs of water damage. If you are unable to locate the source of the leak, you may need to call a roofing contractor to inspect your roof.

If you do have a roof leak, it is important to have it repaired as soon as possible. A roof leak can cause extensive water damage to your home and can be very expensive to repair.

Leaks in the roof and Minor repairs

Roof minor repairs

The normal problems most clients experience are leaks on their flat roofs usually over a garage or a kitchen extension, these problems are usually caused by simple wear and tear and exposure to the elements, it is normally the edges or the area where the flat roof meets the wall of the house, if spotted and repaired early this is a minor problem.

The other common repair is some slates or tiles having shifted in time or when we have high winds again these are simple running repairs.

Please note these are not repair items that can be left for a while, if you spot a problem then call us immediately as small problems can become very big problems in a short period of time.

Leaky roof

Once you discover an active leak in your roof, the first thing to do is minimize the water damage as much as possible:

1.- STOP THE WATER DAMAGE
2.- CONTAIN THE WATER
3.- REMOVE THE WATER
4.- CALL US
5.- FIX THAT LEAKY ROOF
6.- PREVENT FUTURE ROOF LEAKS

It is important to act quickly when it comes to a roof leak. Leaky roofs never fix themselves or get better on their own. Even if the leak isn’t bad yet. Get it fixed now. Often we hear from homeowners that they noticed a stain on their ceiling or possibly some bubbling for awhile but thought it wasn’t serious. Avoidance and ignoring will not fix a leak in your roof.

Many times by the time you notice damage within your home it is already too late. We recommend inspecting your roof once a year. Here is what to look for to prevent a fixable issue from turning into a damaging and costly repair:

- Dark spots
- Spots where outside light shines through
- Sagging
- Missing, warped, rotting, peeling, broken, blistering, or buckling shingles / slates / tiles
- Clogged or slow-draining gutters/downspouts
- Loose material or wear around chimneys or vents