Roof Leak Repair

Some roof leaks are obvious. Others show up as a ceiling stain, damp attic insulation or a drip during wind-driven rain. On a roof in Palm Bay, FL, water often travels along decking before it shows, so the stain may sit far from the opening.

Finding the source
A contractor typically checks the attic, flashing, vent boots, valleys, skylights and the shingles or panels above the stain, then confirms the source before opening anything. Once it is found, ask what the repair involves and whether the surrounding decking and underlayment are still sound.

When repeated leaks mean replacement
A slow roof leak can rot decking, soak insulation and stain drywall. When leaks keep coming back in different spots, or the shingles are brittle and losing granules, the contractor may point to replacement instead.

Call about a roof leak and describe where the stain or drip shows and when it appears.