Knowing When Your Roof Damage Needs Emergency Repairs

June 9, 2021 by Heritage Roofing

When it comes to roofing and decking repair work, we schedule the job for the nearest date available. Under normal circumstances, this is expected out of any professional contractor, but there will be times when the damage can be very severe and will need emergency repairs. This often happens to homes after a recent storm and repairs are needed as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

However, an emergency repair still depends on what type of damage your roof has taken and how much it sustained. As such, Heritage Roofing shares some questions you need to ask first:

When Should Your Roof Get Immediate Repairs?

Typically, it’s considered an emergency if the damage can potentially compromise the actual structure of your roof. Such types of damage include part of the roof or ceiling coming in, severe active water leaks, or if severe storm damage has already caused one or more large areas of your roof to be weakened or exposed to the external elements. 

What Type of Damage Does My Roof Have?

You’ll need to know the different types of roof damage to determine whether yours needs immediate repairs by a trusted residential roofing contractor. Below are some of the most common ones:

1. Fire Damage – Both fire and smoke can lead to severe health concerns as well as safety hazards. As a homeowner, you and your family may need to vacate your home until the fire and smoke damage has been thoroughly inspected and repaired.

2. Heavy Snow and Ice Buildup – When snow and ice accumulate under the shingles, it can cause leaking damage once the ice begins to melt after it settles underneath the surface. To avoid this problem, make sure that during the winter you check for signs of leaking and have them repaired if you spot them.

3. Water Leaks – When water pools on the roof or you see some parts warping and coming off, you’ll need to have this fixed immediately to avoid harming the rest of your home. If this problem isn’t addressed properly, water damage can cause large portions of the roof to collapse. This also happens often right after a storm, but there are some cases that happen slowly and become apparent over time.

If you’re looking online for a “shingles roof” repair specialist in the area, Heritage Roofing is the name you can count on. For more information, contact us today at (803) 796-3327 or you can fill out our convenient contact form. Talk to us today!