Roof repair
Most roof problems start small: a cracked tile, a lifted shingle tab, a seal around a vent pipe that has dried out in the sun. Caught early, they are usually repairs rather than replacements.
Tell us what you are seeing and roughly where. A participating contractor who serves your area can review it with you and recommend a next step.
Signs a repair may be needed
- Cracked, broken or slipped tiles, or shingles that are lifted, creased or missing
- Water stains on a ceiling or along an exterior wall
- Flashing that is loose or rusted around chimneys, skylights or walls
- Granules collecting in gutters or at downspouts
- Daylight visible through the roof deck from the attic
What a contractor will usually look at
- The damaged area and the material around it, since tile and shingle repairs differ
- The underlayment beneath the damage, which is what actually keeps water out
- Whether the damage is isolated or part of wider wear across the roof
- Whether the work needs a building permit from your city or the county
Questions to ask a contractor
- Whether matching tiles or shingles are available for your roof
- Whether the repair needs a permit, and who pulls it
- What warranty, if any, applies to the repair
Before hiring, verify the contractor's Florida license at myfloridalicense.com.
Let's Find the Right Next Step for Your Roof.
Tell us what your property needs and check whether a participating roofing professional serves your area.