Roof leak repair

Roof leak repair in Acadiana.

We find the actual leak source on the roof, not just the stain on the ceiling. Written quotes, fixed pricing, real workmanship warranty on the repair area.

Most failed leak repairs fail because the contractor patched where the stain showed up, not where the water actually got in. Water travels. A leak that drips onto your bedroom ceiling often enters the roof 10 feet uphill, along a piece of flashing or a cracked pipe boot. We trace it before we quote it.

Common leak sources we repair.

  • Cracked pipe boots. Rubber boots around vent pipes crack from UV exposure after 8 to 12 years. One of the most common leak sources we find.
  • Failed flashing. Step flashing along walls, chimney flashing, and valley metal that has come loose, corroded, or never sealed properly.
  • Lifted shingle seals. Wind has broken the seal between shingle courses. Water blows up under the shingle in heavy rain.
  • Damaged ridge caps. Cracked or missing ridge caps let water in at the peak.
  • Missing or backed-out nails. Old shingles where the nails have backed out create tiny holes that drip during long rain events.
  • Skylight seals. Skylight flashing or the seal between the glass and the frame can fail with age.
  • Clogged or undersized gutters. Water that backs up at the gutter line gets pushed under the shingles by surface tension.
  • Failed roof penetrations. Anything that pokes through the roof (HVAC, satellite mount, solar attachment) eventually leaks if not sealed and flashed right.
  • Damaged decking from previous leaks. Sometimes the original leak is fixed but the resulting decking damage continues to let water in.

Our leak repair process.

  1. 1. Free inspection. We meet you on site. You show us where the leak shows up inside. We climb the roof.
  2. 2. Trace the source. We work from the visible interior stain uphill across the roof. Penetrations, flashing, shingle seals, and ridge get inspected. Sometimes we run water to confirm the source.
  3. 3. Written quote. Fixed price for the repair, with materials and labor itemized. If we recommend replacement instead of repair, we tell you why.
  4. 4. Schedule. Most repairs get on the calendar within one to two weeks. Active leaks get same-day or next-morning tarping.
  5. 5. Repair day. Crew arrives with materials matched to your existing system. Source gets fixed. Surrounding area gets resealed.
  6. 6. Clean-up and warranty. Magnetic nail sweep. Written workmanship warranty on the repair area, hand-delivered.

Why pick us for leak repair.

  • We trace the source. The biggest reason repairs fail is the patch went on the wrong spot. We find the actual entry point before we quote.
  • Honest answers. If the roof is past saving, we tell you. A repair on a 25-year-old shingle roof is sometimes throwing money at a problem.
  • Written workmanship warranty. Real warranty on paper, not a verbal "we stand behind our work."
  • Same crew quality on small jobs. A leak repair gets the same install standards as a full replacement.
  • Fixed pricing. No verbal quotes. No mid-job surprises.

What to do before we arrive.

  • Stop the drip if you can. Bucket under the leak. Towel over the stain. Move electronics and furniture out of the path.
  • Photograph the stain. Take photos of any ceiling stain or wall stain. Note when the leak appears (every rain, only heavy rain, only certain wind directions).
  • Check the attic if safe. If you can safely look in the attic, take photos of any wet insulation or visible water staining on the decking. Helps us trace.
  • Note the timing. First time leaking, or has it happened before? Did anything change recently (new construction, satellite install, vent work)?
  • Stay off the roof. Even in dry weather, walking on shingles in the wrong place damages them. Let us inspect.

When a leak repair is the wrong call.

Sometimes a leak signals the end of a roof's life, not a single fixable failure. We recommend replacement instead of repair when:

  • The shingles are at the end of their lifespan and the entire surface is failing.
  • Multiple leak repairs have already been done and new ones keep appearing.
  • The decking under the shingles is widely rotted from years of small leaks.
  • Storm damage covers multiple slopes and insurance is going to approve replacement anyway.

In those cases we walk you through the replacement options. See roof replacement.

Where we repair leaks.

Same coverage as our other roof work.

Roof leak FAQ

Common questions about leak repair.

Why does my roof leak only during heavy rain?
Wind-driven rain finds small openings that normal rain does not reach. Common culprits: flashing gaps along walls and chimneys, lifted shingle seals, failing pipe boots, and clogged or undersized gutters that back up under the shingles. We trace the path on the roof.
The stain on my ceiling is in one spot. Is the leak directly above it?
Usually no. Water enters at one point on the roof and travels along framing, decking, or insulation before it shows up inside. The visible ceiling stain is downstream of the actual leak. We trace upstream to find the source.
How much does a roof leak repair cost?
Most leak repairs in Acadiana run $400 to $2,500 in 2026. The price depends on what is causing the leak, how accessible the source is, and how much surrounding material needs to be replaced. We give a fixed written quote after the inspection.
My roof is leaking right now. Will you come today?
For active water entry, we get out same-day or next morning across Acadiana. We can tarp first, then schedule the permanent repair. See emergency roofing for detail.
Can a roof leak cause structural damage?
Yes, if left long enough. Water that sits in attic insulation rots decking, framing, and ceiling joists. It also creates mold conditions. The longer a leak goes unfixed, the more expensive the eventual repair gets.
Will the insurance pay for a leak repair?
Depends on the cause. Sudden storm damage that creates a leak is usually covered. Wear and tear over many years usually is not. We tell you which one your situation looks like.
How long does a leak repair take?
Most single-source leak repairs finish in a few hours to a half-day. Repairs that involve replacing flashing, decking, or larger sections of shingles can run a full day. We give a written timeline with the quote.
Is there a guarantee that the repair will actually stop the leak?
We back our repairs with a written workmanship warranty. If a leak returns to the same area within the warranty term, we come back and address it. We do not guess at the source: we trace it before quoting.

Got a leak right now?

We trace the source, not just patch the stain. Free inspection. Written quote.

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