Roof repair in Celina
Most roof problems start small: a stain on the ceiling, a few missing shingles after wind, a drip in the attic. The sooner someone looks, the smaller the repair usually is.
Have a roofer call meSigns it's time to call someone
- A brown ring or damp patch on a ceiling or wall.
- Shingles missing, lifted or bent after a storm.
- Lots of granules (the grit off the shingles) in the gutters or at the bottom of the downspouts.
- Daylight or damp wood when you look in the attic.
- A drip that only shows up in heavy rain.
While you wait for the roofer
- Put a bucket under the drip and move anything you care about out of the way.
- Take photos of the ceiling, the attic and anything that got wet. Write down the date.
- Don't climb on the roof yourself, especially when it's wet.
- If you have to stop more water getting in, keep the receipts. Your insurer may ask for them.
Ask the roofer before they start
- Can you put the estimate in writing?
- Will you send me a certificate of insurance from your agent?
- Is it a repair, or are you telling me the roof needs replacing? Why?
- Is there a written warranty on the repair?
More: Roof replacement · Storm and hail damage · Roof inspection
Questions
Can a small leak wait?
Water that gets in keeps spreading into the decking, insulation and ceiling, so a small leak is cheaper to fix now than later. Have someone look.
Will insurance pay for a roof repair?
It depends on your policy and what caused the damage. Storm or hail damage is often a claim; wear and age usually isn't. Call your insurer to ask.