ROOF REPAIR IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA
What makes a house need a roof repair?
SPECIALTY ROOFERS
ROOF REPAIR FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA HOMES & PROPERTIES
A small roofing problem can become a much larger one if it is ignored.
Specialty Roofers provides professional roof repair throughout Northwest Florida for homeowners and property owners dealing with leaks, storm damage, worn components and other roofing issues.
Our team will inspect the problem, identify the likely source and recommend the appropriate repair whenever possible.
COMMON ROOF REPAIRS WE HANDLE
Roof
Leaks
Roof leaks can originate far from where water appears inside the home. Our team evaluates the roof system to help identify the actual source.
Damaged or Missing Shingles
Loose, cracked or missing shingles can leave the roof system vulnerable to water intrusion.
Skylights
Leaks around skylights may be caused by flashing, seals or surrounding roof materials.
Pipe
Boots
Pipe boots can crack, deteriorate or pull away over time, creating an easy path for water intrusion.
Metal Roof Repairs
Metal roofs can require repairs around fasteners, seams, penetrations, flashing and damaged panels.
Exposed Fasteners and Nail Pops
Fasteners can loosen or move over time, creating potential leak points that should be addressed early.
Flashing
Damaged or improperly installed flashing around walls, chimneys, roof transitions and other areas can lead to leaks.
Roof
Penetrations
Vents, plumbing stacks, skylights and other penetrations must remain properly sealed to prevent leaks.
Storm
Damage
Wind, heavy rain and flying debris can damage shingles, metal panels, flashing and other roofing components.
Roof
Valleys
Leaves, debris and damaged materials in roof valleys can interfere with drainage and create problem areas.
If rain is coming into your house, it's obvious that you need roof repair. However, it is often possible for a professional inspector to spot problems long before this happens. Then, repairs can be done before leaks, and water damage, ensue. Here are a few of the things roofing experts look for:
One of the first things roofing experts look at is the flashing, or connecting material, between the roof and "protrusions" – things like chimneys and attic vents – that are sticking out of the surface. Here, the experts will be checking to make sure that it and any sealers are still intact and in good shape. If they're in poor condition, getting them quickly repaired can stop trouble from happening.
Next, the inspector will look for things like damage from overhanging tree limbs, fallen limbs, and other sources of direct injury to the roofing surface. Overhanging limbs can eventually scrape right through shingles, and fallen objects can break through the sealing surface underneath the shingles. In these cases, the next step is to look for rot under the damaged areas. Then, repairs involve replacing all damaged materials. Damage from long standing leaks can run all the way down to the roof edge.
Finally, roofing experts look at the overall condition of the roof. In some cases, it will be determined that it's time for all-new shingles rather than a patch-type roof repair. This is especially likely if the old roof is near the end of its warranty life. Even with the best of care, the weather will eventually wear a roof out. Therefore, reshingling is actually a form of standard maintenance, even though it usually only needs to be done every 20-30 years.