Guide
7 Types of Roof Leaks (and What They Usually Mean)
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1. Flashing leak
- Best for: Chimneys, walls, transitions.
- Not ideal for: Caulking only.
- What changes price: Access + repair.
- What to tell us on the phone: Where leak appears inside.
2. Vent boot leak
- Best for: Pipe penetrations.
- Not ideal for: Ignoring (rot).
- What changes price: Parts + labor.
- What to tell us on the phone: Any visible cracked rubber.
3. Missing shingles
- Best for: Wind damage.
- Not ideal for: Waiting for next storm.
- What changes price: Extent of damage.
- What to tell us on the phone: If pieces are on ground.
4. Valley leak
- Best for: Heavy flow areas.
- Not ideal for: Temporary patches.
- What changes price: Valley length.
- What to tell us on the phone: Leak timing (only heavy rain?).
5. Skylight leak
- Best for: Seal/flashing issues.
- Not ideal for: Assuming skylight itself is bad.
- What changes price: Repair vs replace.
- What to tell us on the phone: Condensation vs dripping.
6. Gutter/overflow-related
- Best for: Water backing up at eaves.
- Not ideal for: Ignoring fascia/soffit.
- What changes price: Gutter + roof edge work.
- What to tell us on the phone: Any overflow at roofline?
7. Flat roof ponding
- Best for: Low slope roofs.
- Not ideal for: Standing water long term.
- What changes price: Drainage + membrane.
- What to tell us on the phone: Where water pools.
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