Roofing

Proactively Protecting Homeowners against the elements

What are the warning signs my roof may be in poor condition?

Symptoms of a poor roof can range from obvious to subtle. If you’re having trouble identifying whether you have a roof leak, here are some tell-tale signs:

Your ceiling is leaking water
Water is dripping from above and pooling as a puddle on the floor
Water stains are spreading across your ceiling
Your house’s walls are covered in water streaks
A water stain appears as a a large puddle on the ceiling, ringed with brown
A smaller water stain appears in a dark corner (despite its size, this may indicate significant damage)
There are water spots on your exterior walls
Your exterior walls are covered in algae, moss or mould
You see missing shingles or debris in your downspouts
Your roof’s shingles have cracked, buckled or curled

Is My Roof Leaking?

Some of the most common reasons for a leaking roof:

Your clogged gutters are causing a leak – If your gutters become too clogged, it will prevent water from travelling away from your roof and foundation, potentially triggering a roof leak.

Your roof has missing or cracked tiles – If you have missing or damaged roof tiles, these must be replaced as soon as possible to stop the leak.

Your flashing is causing a leak – If you have a chimney, the leak may be caused by flashing at the base of your chimney, which has rusted, cracked or not been sealed properly with roof sealant.

Your roof vent is damaged – If your vent has cracked, rusted or has broken seams, it can create a leaking issue.

Your skylight is leaking – If your skylight has a leak around the rubber seal bordering the glass, water may run inside and drip into your home’s interior.

Your roof valley is punctured – A leak can happen when the roof valley (either the valley metal or shingles) have been damaged.

Your roof has sustained undetected storm damage – If your roof has been affected by a storm, however minor the damage, can lead to major issues over a period of time. Water leaks, mould and rust are common issues found in South East Queensland from older storms.

Your roof is old – As the materials in your roof exceed their life expectancy, they will start to break down and this can compromise the integrity of your roof. If this is the case, it may be time to replace your roof or re-apply your roof waterproofing.

Is Your Roof Leaking?

Step #1: Protect Your Belongings

The first step to deal with a leak is to protect your possessions from water damage. Immediately move any furniture, rugs, electronics and possessions away from the area, ideally into a different room. If this is not possible, cover your furniture with plastic or tarp.

Step #2: Grab A Bucket To Contain The Water

If you have a bucket or two, now’s the time to make use of them! Position them directly underneath the leak to catch the incoming water. If your leak is rapid, grab a second bucket to switch in when the first bucket needs emptying.

Step #3: Soak Up The Water

Attempt to soak up as much of the water as possible using old towels or mops. Turning on a fan can be helpful as this will help circulate air through the space to dry out the area and prevent nasty mould from growing. Most mould is harmless, but certain strands of mould – especially black moulds – can cause a range of unpleasant or dangerous symptoms in humans if the spores are inhaled or ingested.

Step #3: Call A Professional To Perform Your Roof Leak Repair

Of course, the above solutions are only short term fixes! If your roof leaks in heavy rain once, chances are it is bound to happen again. If left unchecked, roof leaks can wreak massive damage on your property. That’s why it’s important to seek professional help as soon as possible. We recommend calling a professional roofing company, who can prevent the roof leak from occurring again by:

Making sure all roof materials are installed properly
Applying a roof sealant for leaks
Using only high-quality roof waterproofing products

We recommend making sure your contractor is licensed, insured and has a wealth of experience and happy customer testimonials. Once they perform the roof leak repair, ask them to provide specific maintenance instructions to keep your new roof in good condition.

What Will My Roof Leak Repair Cost?

"Our aim is to have your roof replaced, at no out of pocket expense".

The cost for fixing your roof leak will ultimately depend on the extent of the damage, and what will need to be replaced, repaired and sealed.

Most insurance policies do cover water damage, roof leaks and damage related to storms.

If our assessment highlights any of these issues that are not a result of the homeowner's negligence / poor maintenance, we will assign an independent insurance specialist to assist.

Before getting in touch with your insurance company, we recommend to confirm whether your insurance will cover the damage or not via an independent roof inspection.

Home Assess inspections assess the entirety of your roofing to ensure you have no undetected problems.

If you’re looking for peace of mind, we are your best option, we have a proven method that is saving homeowner's in South East Queensland thousands of dollars in unnecessary repair costs.

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