Repairs
Roof repair and leaks in Evansville
Most leaks come from one small place. I find that place first.
If you have a stain on a ceiling, water in the attic or shingles in the yard, call. I go up, look at the flashing, vents, chimney and valleys, and show you what I find.
If water is coming in right now, call before you climb up. I will tell you what to do until I get there.
A written repair price before I start
Photos of what I found and what I fixed
A straight answer when the roof is past repair
Where leaks start
The usual suspects
Vent boots
The rubber collar around a plumbing vent cracks in the sun long before the shingles do.
Flashing
Metal at chimneys, walls and skylights bends and lifts, and water follows it in.
Valleys
Where two roof slopes meet, water moves fast and debris stacks up.
Chimneys
Mortar, cap and flashing all age at different speeds.
Loose or missing shingles
Wind lifts a tab, and rain does the rest.
Gutters and fascia
Clogged gutters hold water against the roof edge.
Repair or replace: how I decide
I look at the whole roof, not just the leak.
Repair when
The roof still has years of life
The damage is in one place
The deck under it is sound
Replace when
Shingles are curling or shedding granules all over
The leak is one of several
The deck is soft in more than one spot
Repair questions
What are the signs I need a new roof?
Shingles that curl or crack, granules in the gutters, daylight or stains in the attic, a sagging deck, or damaged flashing.
Will you check my attic?
Yes, if I can get in. Stains, damp insulation and bad airflow show up there first.
Why does water show up away from the leak?
Water runs along the deck and the rafters before it drips. The stain can be several feet from the hole.
Got a leak or a stain?
Call Odell, or send a message with a photo.