Roofing & exterior services
Roof Repair in Livingston and the Lake Livingston Area
Minor leaks fixed, missing shingles replaced and flashing patched, before a small problem becomes a stained ceiling.
Small roof problems, fixed early
Most roof leaks start small: a few shingles torn off in a storm, a cracked seal around a vent pipe, or flashing that has pulled away from a chimney. Caught early, they are usually straightforward repairs. Left alone, they soak insulation, stain ceilings and rot the wood underneath.
Onalaska Builders repairs roofs with our own crews.
Roof repair work includes:
- Fixing minor roof leaks
- Replacing missing or damaged shingles
- Patching flashing
Finding the leak
Where roof leaks usually start
The drip on your ceiling is often not directly below the leak. Water runs along the roof deck and framing before it shows. Common sources include:
- Flashing around chimneys, skylights and where the roof meets a wall.
- Vent pipe boots, whose rubber seals crack in the sun over time.
- Missing or damaged shingles from wind, hail or falling limbs.
- Valleys, where two roof slopes meet and debris collects.
- Clogged gutters that back water up under the roof edge. See gutter services.
Warning signs
Signs your roof needs repair
- Water stains or drips on ceilings or high on walls
- Shingles missing, lifted, cracked or curled
- Granules from shingles collecting in gutters
- Loose or bent flashing
- Daylight or damp spots visible in the attic
- Damaged or soft fascia along the roof edge. See rotten wood replacement.
Look from the ground or from inside the attic. Stay off the roof, especially when it is wet.
Storm damage
Repair or replace after storm damage?
A repair usually makes sense when damage is limited to a small area and the rest of the roof is in good shape. Larger or widespread damage, a roof near the end of its life, or leaks in several places can point toward replacement.
Things that factor in:
- How much of the roof is damaged
- The age and overall condition of the shingles
- Whether matching shingles are still available
- Whether the decking underneath has been damaged
If you are filing an insurance claim, photograph the damage and follow your insurance company's process. Our roofing work focuses on repairs; tell us what you are seeing and we will talk through whether a repair fits.
After the leak
Repairing the damage a leak leaves behind
Once the roof is fixed, check what the water reached: stained or sagging drywall, wet insulation, and soft decking, fascia or framing. Those need to dry and be repaired so the problem does not linger.
Trees over the roof are worth addressing too, since branches scrape shingles and drop debris. See landscaping.
We repair roofs within about 35 miles of Onalaska, including Livingston, Point Blank, Coldspring, Shepherd, Groveton, Trinity, Huntsville, Cleveland and Willis. See our full service area.
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Questions
Roofing Repairs questions
Why is my roof leaking?
Common sources are damaged flashing around chimneys and walls, cracked vent pipe seals, missing or damaged shingles, debris in valleys and clogged gutters. The drip inside is often not directly below the leak.
Should I repair or replace my roof after a storm?
A repair usually makes sense when damage is limited and the rest of the roof is in good shape. Widespread damage, an aging roof or leaks in several places can point toward replacement.
Do you replace whole roofs?
Our roofing work focuses on repairs: fixing minor leaks, replacing missing shingles and patching flashing. Tell us what you are seeing and we will talk through whether a repair fits.
How do I get an estimate for roof repair?
Call (806) 480-0328 or send the estimate form with the town or ZIP code and what you are seeing, such as missing shingles or a ceiling stain. Photos from the ground help.
Get started
Roof leaking or missing shingles?
Tell us what you are seeing and where the house is. Send the form or give us a call.