Finding a Leak in Your Roof

2/17/2021 (Permalink)

Especially since roofs are often out of sight and out of mind, you may not pay adequate attention to the condition and maintenance of your roof. However, it is important to stay up to date with your roof’s condition and repair or replace it as necessary. One obvious sign of roof damage includes a leak in your ceiling right underneath your roof and water pooling in your home or in your drywall. However, your first step should be to have the leak properly inspected so you know if it warrants an entire roof replacement or just a repair.

Have Your Roof Inspected Twice A Year

As a general rule of thumb, you should have your roof inspected twice a year for any potential damage or leaks that need to be addressed. These can be self-checks or you can hire a professional to inspect your roof for you. If you opt to self-check your roof, schedule time in the spring and the fall for you to observe your roof for any physical damage. However, it’s wise to hire a knowledgeable roof inspector to assess your roof’s condition and see any issues that might not be obvious to your untrained eye.

Take Immediate Action

If you or your inspector discover a leak in your roof while inspecting it, you should take immediate action. Firstly, head to your attic to identify the true root of the leak. Knowing exactly where the leak is occurring is integral to getting it fixed. The best way to check for the leak’s true source is to go into your attic while it’s raining with a flashlight and a piece of chalk. Mark exactly where the leak seems to be stemming from with the chalk so that you can remedy it. 

Call SERVPRO

If it’s not raining when you discover the leak, you should opt to call a local restoration company like SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville to examine the water damage and figure out the next steps to repair it. 

Repairing a leak in your roof is necessary to both protect your home’s structural integrity and also minimize or eliminate any existing mold that has grown due to water exposure. SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville’s mold remediation technicians are expertly trained and equipped to handle any water damage or leaks in your home that cause mold growth, and we also have water damage restoration specialists on staff who can take care of your water damage if you catch it even before mold growth occurs (or far after). You can reach our various disaster restoration experts at (615) 242-9391 at any time of day or night. We’re here to restore your home or business back to its original, safe state. This franchise is independently owned and operated.