Residential Roof Repairs

Residential roof repairs require the experience to answer one primary question: should the roof be repaired, or is it time for a replacement? We have to consider how old the roof is, and the type of roof (some roofing materials by nature last longer than others). There are other factors that come into play as well to determine if the home needs a new roof, or if some residential roof repairs would be more cost effective.

How long should your roof last?

Different roof types have varying life expectancies, and there are a few factors that come into play: roofing material used (asphalt, slate, tile, etc.), the quality of the original installation, ventilation, even the actual color of the roofing material. When you contact us regarding your residential roof repairs, we can advise you on the best way to proceed.

When should you call for residential roof repairs?

Generally, you should take action as soon as you notice any sign of problems. If you check your roof regularly (at least annually), you could catch a small problem before it becomes a bigger one. People usually call us for residential roof repairs when they encounter one of these situations:

• A ceiling or wall that starts showing water stains – This is an obvious sign of water leaking in from some source. You might not even notice it right after a strong rain. In fact, there could be a leaking problem at the roof level long before the water has actually traveled to the spot on the wall that gets noticed. Also, the location of the water stain may or may not indicate the location of the roof problem. We can help you track this back to the source.
• Following a heavy rainfall – When our area has been hit by a strong rain, or rainfall continues for a day or two or longer, we can expect the phone calls to come in. Try to minimize the mess by catching the dripping water in a container, and contact us as soon as possible. You need to get that taken care of before more damage is done.

One of the first things we will identify is if you actually need residential roof repairs. In some cases, when we find the source of the problem, it’s not even related to the roof. Sometimes it’s the AC system having some condensation, or it could be a plumbing problem like a leaky pipe. Only after we have determined that the water is coming in as a result of a roof leak do we get to work fixing it.

As a homeowner, you might have thought about doing the residential roof repairs yourself. After all, it’s easy enough to find some tips on the internet. This is usually a bad decision. The roof is one of the most important parts of your house, so it is important that the job is done the right way the first time. You need the right tools, as well as the knowledge of what needs to be done. And remember, you would be doing this unfamiliar work while perched 10 to 20 feet in the air. It’s really just not worth the risk – especially if you go to all that trouble and find that you still have a roof leak somewhere. Even if you are “handy” with projects around the house, repairing the roof is a job best left to the professionals. We have been doing this for many years, and each repair requires a certain set of procedures. Just give us a call and we will come out and take a look and give you a free estimate. We guarantee you will be happy you did.

We provide residential roof repair in New Port Richey, Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, St. Pete, Tampa, Safety Harbor, Trinity, Tarpon Springs, New Tampa and South Tampa.