The homeowner in Seminole Heights that we recently met with had previously had his ceiling patched twice by two other roofing companies this year. Each time the repairs seemed to work for a few months and then the ceiling would leak again. He was at the point where he thought he would just have to replace the entire roof. After a 20 minute inspection we found the source of the leaks to be a piece of flashing that had pulled away from the brick work three feet from where all the previous repairs had been made. The location of the ceiling stain was where the water ended up, not where it was entering the home.
Most people who have experienced roof leaks in Tampa know that even though water entered the home at one location, by the time it hit the ceiling in the home, it was often in a completely different area. If the correct source of the leak was not found, the leak would return. That is how we differ from others in the repair of roof leaks.
Roof Leak Repair
We’ve been repairing roof leaks in Tampa since 1996. In that time, we’ve seen every kind of leak on every kind of roof. Shingle roofs, tile roofs, flat TPO commercial roofs, and metal roofs on older buildings. They all leak differently, and they all need to be diagnosed differently.
When we come out for a roof leak repair, we don’t just look at where the ceiling is wet. We walk the entire roof surface. We check the flashings around every penetration, every valley, every transition point. We look at the ridge, the hips, the gutters, and the fascia. Nine times out of ten, the leak source is at a flashing or a seam, not in the field of the roof itself.
We do roof leak repairs throughout Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Lutz, and the Wesley Chapel area. We can usually get out within a day or two for non-emergency situations. For active leaks during rain, we try to get to the same day or the next morning.
Shingle Roof Repair
For Tampa roof leak repairs, most of the service calls are to fix leaks on shingle roofs. Many shingle roofs crack, curl up, and even completely blow off in strong winds. As the years pass by, the nails that hold the roof together can actually begin to pull out of the roof, causing a leak. Additionally, pipe boots that surround the plumbing vents can begin to crack and shrink as the heat from Florida pulls them apart, allowing water to seep in and cause further damage.
Repairs to shingle roofs are generally quite simple and involve replacing damaged shingles, resealing or replacing failed flashings and cracked pipe boots as required. Where only a small area of the roof is affected, we would not look to carry out a full roof replacement. We will repair the required area and advise on the remaining life of the rest of the roof.
Tile Roof Repair
Tile Roofs in South Tampa, Palma Ceia, and Carrollwood are beautiful, but each type of tile has its own type of leaks. A cracked or slipped tile is usually not the source of the leak. Most leaks with tile roofs are due to failure of the underlayment beneath the tile or failure of the flashing at the ridge or hip of the roof.
Our tile roof repair is done with great care as simple walking on a tile roof can cause damage and even more problems by breaking more tiles. Our experienced crew has the expertise and are able to access all areas of the tile roof for repair and also carry a wide range of tile profiles and colors to exactly match your existing tile for any replacements required.
Emergency Roof Repair
Emergency Roof Repair – We Respond 24/7 for Roof Leaks from Tampa Storms! We are available 24/7 for emergency roof repairs for clients throughout Hillsborough County. In the meantime, we can have a roof tarp pulled down and secured to prevent any further water intrusion while permanent repairs are completed.
Waiting for an active leak can cause additional damage when a wet attic or wet insulation develops into a costly mold problem. We answer our phones 24/7/365 and respond quickly to address roof leaks that are currently occurring.
Tampa’s Roof Leak Repair Specialists Since 1996
For nearly 30 years we have been locating and repairing Tampa area roof leaks. No matter if you live in the Seminole Heights area or in the Riverview area or somewhere in between in the Hyde Park area or New Tampa area, we know how to find the true source of a leak and fix it right. We will also give you a good idea of what to expect in the future.
To schedule a roof leak inspection, simply call us or complete the form above. We will come out, inspect your roof and let you know exactly what our findings are.
