Roof repair
Six repairs that stop most leaks
What each repair on our menu is, what's in it, and how to tell it's the one you need.
The menu in detail
What you get, and how you know
Vent or pipe boot
The rubber collar around a plumbing vent cracks in the sun. Water runs down the pipe and shows up as a ring on the ceiling near a bathroom or kitchen.
A ceiling stain near a wall with plumbing
A cracked or split collar you can see from the ground
Cooler stand or curb seal
Evaporative coolers sit on a stand that goes through the roof. The seal around it opens as the roof moves, and monsoon rain gets in.
A stain near the cooler, only when it rains
Dried, cracked sealant around the stand
Shingle or tile patch
A cracked tile or a lifted shingle lets water under the roof. We replace the pieces and patch the paper beneath.
Pieces on the ground after wind
A stain that appears days after rain
Flashing reseal
Metal flashing seals the joint where the roof meets a chimney, wall or skylight. When it pulls away, water runs behind it.
A stain on the wall beside a chimney or skylight
A gap or tar line that has cracked
Flat roof seam or low spot
Flat roofs flex in the heat until a seam opens or a blister breaks. Where the roof has settled, water sits and finds the weak spot.
Puddles that last a day after rain
Bubbles or cracks in the surface
Leak search and repair
When the stain isn't near anything obvious, we trace it: from the ceiling, up through the attic, and out onto the roof.
A stain that moves, or appears in a new place
Damp insulation in the attic
Know before we start
What the menu covers, and what's priced apart
| Priced separately | On the menu | |
|---|---|---|
| The spot | Priced separatelyMore than one spot, or a whole slope | On the menuOne spot, one repair |
| The wood beneath | Priced separatelySoft or rotted decking, priced by the sheet | On the menuSolid decking, nothing to replace |
| The ceiling inside | Priced separatelyDrywall and paint, which we can quote or leave to you | On the menuNot included |
| The tax | Priced separatelyAlways added | On the menuShown as its own line on your price |
Questions about repairs
Can you fix a leak in the rain?
We can look and put a temporary cover on the roof, but a lasting repair needs a dry roof. We'll tell you which one we're doing.
How long does a repair take?
Most menu repairs take an hour or two on the roof. A leak search can take half a day.
Will you tell me if it needs more than a repair?
Yes. On the same visit we'll write the repair price and a new-roof price side by side, so you can see where the line is.
Got a stain? Send a photo
Most of the time we can tell you which repair it is from one picture.