Why Is My Roof Leaking?

With the amount of time, we're all spending in our homes — having a reliable roof to keep your family safe and secure, is more important than ever before.

One of the most common roofing problems a Santa Monica, CA homeowner can face is a leaky roof. Determining the cause of a leak can be difficult, the experts at Top Roofing Inc. have experience in locating and identifying the cause of roof leaks. 

Here are some of the most common causes of a leaky roof:

Damaged or Missing Shingles

To find out if you have damaged or missing shingles you'll need to get a good look at your roof. If your shingles are missing, you'll want to schedule repairs ASAP. A damaged or missing shingle can lead to a leak and potentially costly damage.

To solve this problem, contact Top Roofing Inc. to replace your shingles. 

Clogged Gutters

When the gutter is backed up with debris, water is unable to escape via the downspout when it rains. 

Thankfully, you can fix this yourself. Simply get on a ladder and clear out everything in your gutters to get it flowing again. Remember safety first!

Cracked Flashing

Roof flashing is a roll of thin metal that’s resistant to moisture and other weather conditions, such as high levels of wind. These are meant to make your roof water-resistant so it’s more durable. Should any of the flashing crack, it’ll make your roof vulnerable to any water that runs down it.

There may also be leaking from your flashing if the sections fall out of place. Over the years, the nails can fall out or the caulk can dry up and crack, leading to the pieces falling out.

You’ll have to call a professional roofer to come to install new flashing to stop water from leaking through.

Badly Installed Skylights

Look where your skylight is and if there are droplets of water coming down, or there are wet spots around it, then it’s a badly installed skylight that’s letting water in.

Do note that it could possibly be an issue with your flashing. If you see leaks and wet spots located on the top of the skylight instead of the side, then it’s your flashing.

If you have an improperly installed skylight or flashing, you’ll need a professional to replace it.

Cracked Vent Booting

Take a close look at those little pipes that stick out on your roof. If there are any cracks on their surfaces, this can render them inefficient and you can get leaks.

We recommend you have one of our roofers come in to make sure all moisture’s kept out.

Worn-Off Seals on Your Roof’s Valleys

Valleys are slopes where two parts of your roof come together. In between, they need to be sealed properly so water runs down instead of through them.

If the valleys on your roof have visible damage or the seal has begun to erode — you'll want to give our experts a call.

Stop Your Roof Leaking ASAP

Now that you know the reasons why your Santa Monica, CA roof is leaking, you should take action promptly to either have it repaired or replaced. The longer you wait, the more damage will occur and the more money it'll cost — so get it taken care of ASAP!

If you have a leak in your Santa Monica, CA home, contact us today for a FREE quote.