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A leaky roof can ruin your breakfast in the morning. Imagine while taking coffee, and suddenly, you notice water trickling from the ceiling into a pan. Your reaction might be to grab the phone and call for roof replacement, but there are a few things you can do beforehand to save your house and make that call more valuable.
Let's do it step by step, slowly and sensibly.
Start by minimizing the immediate damage. Remove furniture, rugs, and appliances. Put a bucket or large bowl under the drip, and if you see the ceiling bulge, gently poke the lowest point with a screwdriver. It is against your first instinct, but it allows the water from the carpeting to drain in a controlled fashion instead of bursting out all by itself.
It is not an easy thing to find the precise location of a leak, but you can narrow it down. Go into your attic with a flashlight. Find wet insulation, dark water marks, or damp wood. Trace the direction water flows up; it will run along beams before dropping elsewhere entirely.
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Although you may not be able to find the exert spot, pointing out the area informs your roofer where to start.
If rain is still falling and you’re able to do so safely, check outside. Make sure downspouts and gutters are clear. Clogged gutters can cause water to back up under the shingles — one of the most common causes of leaks. Never climb onto a wet roof, though; a few clogged leaves aren’t worth a broken bone.
Take a few photos (indoors and out) before anything is moved or cleaned up. Photos help with insurance claims, but they also give your roofer a clear picture of the problem before coming. It's a simple step that will save time and confusion later.
Once you've bottled the water and made some observations, it's time to call in the pros. Write down what you noticed, how long it's been leaking, and what you noticed in the attic. A good roofer will take that information and use it to inspect more efficiently and give a simple, honest diagnosis.
Here at Premier South Roofing, we've seen different kinds of leaks; from missing shingles to aging flashing to clogged valleys. Our team doesn't just fix the problem; we make it so that it won't come back. If it's a minor roof restoration, a more involved roof renovation, or the replacement of shingles, we'll help you choose the right solution before tiny issues become major damage.
Leaks don't mend themselves. A drip a minute is all it takes to rot wood, discolor ceilings, and bring on the mold within days. The earlier you fix it, the less expensive the repair. Use these steps as a stopgap, not a permanent solution.
Dealing with a roof leak is not so much fun, but it does not have to be disastrous. Clear the area, locate the general area, and call a decent roofer. Premier South Roofing has become a decent roofer in Monroe, Watkinsville, and nearby towns by being responsive and reliable.
A calm mind, a flashlight, and a call, that's how you can turn a leaky-roof emergency into a simple fix.
