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What Do I Do If My Roof Leaks?

Having a leaky roof is a difficult and terrifying situation for any homeowner. Identifying the source of the leak and performing roof replacements or repairs are even worse. Here are a few easy steps to address roofing issues.

Contact a Roofing Professional

Do not put yourself at risk by climbing onto your roof to inspect the shingles. Always start by contacting a local, trusted roofing contractor. A quick search on the internet for ‘roofer near me” should help get you started.

There are many great resources online to help you vet a roofing contractor. A professional roofing company with a qualified team of roofers should be able to respond quickly to your inquiry. Be sure to thoroughly explain your situation and request emergency roofing service.

When you call your roofing contractor, it will be important to explain your roofing needs in as much detail as possible over the phone. Consider letting them know the age of your roof, when the leak started, and what part of the house it is coming from.

Inspect Your Attic

If your home has attic access take a look inside for anything that looks out of place. Are you seeing light coming in from the chimney area? Do you see wet spots or water trails? At American Construction, we train our professional roof inspectors to inspect the attic as well. We want to make sure that we are able to stop leaks at the source during roof replacement projects.

Water Stains on the Ceiling

Are you seeing stains on your ceiling? If the ceiling is wet or stained, outline the stains with a pencil so that you can see if the stain grows. Roof leaks can be tricky, and it can be important to know if the leak is getting worse over time.

Musty Odors

Always be on the lookout for musty odors and mold growth both in your attic and on your ceilings. A professional roofing contractor can usually address mold issues in an attic by replacing moldy plywood during a roof replacement.

Roof Repair or Roof Replacement

At American Construction, our trusted team of roofing professionals will carefully inspect your roof at no cost. We will always consider all of the available options and present them to our clients with transparency. Our experience has shown that some roofs can not be repaired reliably due factors like to age, condition, and shingle brittleness.

The best roofing contractors will never do a repair that he can not stand behind. We stand behind all of our roof replacement projects with a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Financing Roofing Projects

Roofing projects are typically unexpected. A reputable, trustworthy roofer will often offer financing options to help with the burden of roof replacement costs.

Preventing Roof Leaks:

The best time to address roof leaks is before they happen. Be proactive about your roofing project. Be realistic about the condition of your roof and plan accordingly. Have your roof assessed by an honest roofing contractor. At American Construction, we offer free drone inspections with every roofing estimate. Our team of trusted roofing inspectors will photograph all problematic areas and give you an honest assessment of all damages. We leave you with a roof replacement estimate so that you can plan for your future roofing project. Our roofing systems are backed by the strongest warranties in the industry and many do not need to be regularly maintained.