Common leak sources
- Chimney flashing that was caulked instead of properly counter-flashed
- Cracked rubber boots on plumbing vents
- Skylight flashing
- Wall-to-roof flashing on Capes and split-levels
- Ice dams at the eaves on poorly vented roofs
Repair or replace?
If the roof is under about 15 years old and the damage is local, repair usually makes sense. If it's past 20 years, curling, or losing granules, a repair is often money spent on a roof you'll replace soon anyway.
Typical cost
Most roof repairs run $400 to $2,500. Chimney reflashing typically runs $800 to $2,000.
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Questions about roof repair
Can you find a leak that others couldn't?
Often. Most repeat leaks are flashing problems, and we trace water back to where it actually enters.