Roof Repair in Seminole, OK

Fix the problem, keep the roof

One leak almost never means the whole roof has to go. A couple of loose shingles, a split pipe boot or a stretch of failed flashing can let water through while everything else up there still has years left. We find that weak point, fix it, and the roof goes back to work.

Our crew has over 20 years of combined roofing experience. When a repair makes sense, that's what we recommend. When the roof has worn too far for patches to hold, we say so, show you the photos and explain what we saw. The choice is yours.

Catching small problems early keeps the bill small. It also keeps water away from the decking, insulation and drywall below, and that's where a minor fix grows into a big one.

What our roof repair covers

Leak tracing

When there's attic access, we start inside and look for dark stains, wet wood and pinholes of light. Then we climb up and work our way upslope to the entry point. Water likes to ride a rafter or a nail for a few feet, so the wet spot on your ceiling often sits well away from the actual hole.

Shingle replacement

Torn, creased or split shingles come out one by one and new ones go in, matched to your color and style as closely as we can. We seal the tabs down around them so wind has a harder time lifting them again.

Pipe boots and flashing

The rubber collars around plumbing pipes dry out and split in the sun, often long before the shingles wear out. We put on new boots and redo step flashing and counter flashing at chimneys, side walls and skylights.

Valleys and ridge caps

Valleys handle more runoff than anywhere else on the roof. We fix worn valley shingles or valley metal and fasten down loose ridge caps.

Soft decking

If the plywood under the shingles has gotten wet and spongy, we cut that piece out and lay in new decking before anything else. New shingles on rotten wood only cover up the trouble.

Vents and sealant

Dried-out, cracked sealant around vents, exhaust fans and mounts gets scraped away and replaced with a sealant rated for roofs.

Signs your roof needs a repair

• Ceiling spots

  A tan ring or blistered paint after a storm tells you water has already made it inside. Finding it early saves more of the wood and insulation.

• Shingles in the yard

  Oklahoma spring winds can strip shingles off a roof that seemed fine days earlier. Even one gone leaves the nails and felt underneath open to rain.

• Granules in the gutters

  Gritty sand collecting at the downspout means shingles are shedding their protective coat. Those bare patches break down quickly in summer heat.

• Curled or cracked shingles

  Edges that curl up or split give wind a grip, and water follows right behind.

• Musty attic or daylight

  A damp odor, dark patches on the decking or light showing around a vent all mean there's an opening to seal.

How a repair job goes

1. 1

   You call us

   Let us know what you've noticed and where it shows up. We pick a time to come out.

2. 2

   We look and take photos

   We go through the attic and over the roof, pin down the source and take pictures of it. You see exactly what we saw.

3. 3

   Written estimate

   You get an itemized estimate that splits out what should be fixed now, what can wait and what each item costs. No work starts until you approve it.

4. 4

   Repair day

   We lay tarps over plants and patios under the work area, make the repair and haul away the old material. Before we leave, we sweep the lawn and drive with a magnetic roller so loose nails don't end up in a tire or a bare foot.

5. 5

   Walk-through

   We go over photos of the finished work with you and mention any spots on the roof that may need attention down the road.

What moves the price of a repair

Repairs are priced on what we find, not a flat fee. We look first, then give you a written estimate with each item listed. You know what you're paying for before any work starts.

How far the damage goes

A single pipe boot is a quick job. A leak that has been running for months often means more shingles, felt and decking to replace.

What's under the shingles

Soft or rotten decking adds material and time. We can't always see it until the shingles come up, so we tell you ahead of time how we'll handle it if we find it.

Pitch and height

Steep or two-story roofs need more safety gear and move slower, which adds labor.

Matching materials

Common shingles are easy to get. Older or discontinued styles take more hunting to match.

Chimneys and tricky spots

Flashing work around chimneys, skylights and walls takes more care than open roof and costs more.