Roof Leak Repair or a New Roof? How to Tell

A leak doesn't automatically mean you need a new roof. A repair can work great. It depends on the condition of the rest of the roof.

When a repair makes sense

  • The leak comes from one spot: a cracked vent boot, lifted flashing, a few blown off shingles, a bad seam
  • The rest of the shingles still lie flat and hold their granules
  • The roof has plenty of life left

When it's time to look at replacement

  • Shingles are curling, cracking or losing granules across the whole roof
  • You've had leaks in more than one place, or keep patching the same area
  • The decking is soft or rotted in more than a small section
  • Storm damage covers a large part of the roof, which may also mean an insurance claim

Get an honest look

We'll get up there, take photos and show you what we see. If a repair will do the job, we'll tell you that. If the roof is done, we'll tell you that too and give you a firm written price either way. If water already got inside, we handle the ceiling and drywall too.

See roofing for more.

Call or text Ben: (612) 991-5525 any time, day or night.

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