Even a single roof leak can have a dramatic effect on your home, leading to water damage, mold, and wood rot. If you have a leak, you want to address it as soon as you can. However, the steps you are able to take right away depend on the weather outside and exercising the appropriate caution. Always be ready to call in a professional if safety is an issue.

Steps for Dealing With a Roof Leak

Assess Conditions

No matter how bad your leak is, it’s not worth the risk to climb up to your roof during a storm. Have a look outside; if it’s clear or just a little gray, you may be able to move to the next steps immediately, but if there is significant wind, rain, and especially lightning, you’ll need to do what you can from inside.

Find the Leak

Inside the house, get as close as you can to the source of the water in your attic or crawlspace. Move whatever belongings you can out of the wet area, catch any drips with a bucket or pot, and lay down plastic sheeting if needed to keep the area from getting any wetter.

Apply an Emergency Tarp

If the weather is wet but not too stormy, your roof repair experts may be able to put an emergency tarp over the leak to minimize the amount of water that comes in until the weather clears enough for full repairs. Call your local roofer to see whether conditions allow for this service.

Get Repairs

Once the weather clears up fully, you’ll need repairs to patch the roof leak and replace any missing or damaged roofing shingles. If there is just a small damaged area, you may be able to complete simple repairs yourself; otherwise, leave the repairs to an expert.

If you need urgent roof leak repairs, call First Class Roofing, Inc. Serving a 21-mile radius around 313H Trindale Road in Archdale, NC, including High Point, their trained and experienced crew offers thorough inspections, prompt repairs, and full roof installation and replacement as needed to protect your home from the elements for the long haul. For a consultation and estimate, call them today at (336) 880-8720 or send a message online.