Roof Leak in Omaha

A roof leak is a serious problem that must be dealt with immediately. It has the potential to do serious damage to the structure of your home. You cannot afford to wait in this situation because repairs will grow more costly by the day. We not only have the experience and the equipment to fix the problem quickly and efficiently, but to prevent future problems as well.


Remember, diagnosing a roof leak yourself can be dangerous, especially during the winter. If there is ice or moisture, by no means should you attempt going up on your house or building to diagnose the problem yourself. Our team has the safety training and specialized equipment to perform an inspection without risking injury.

Your roof leak may just be a sign of an aging home. Over time, damage and cracks become inevitable. In the past decade, materials have improved tremendously in terms of durability. If your roof is over a decade old, then shingle wear, cracked rubber or weather damage are probably the source of the water you see on your ceiling.

A common cause of a roof leak is weakened flashing, usually caused by a sloppy installation, and we always recommend replacing bad flashing instead of repairing it. This is easy to do and ultimately more economical since it prevents dealing with the same problem in the future. If the source of the problem is loose shingles or storm damage, we can repair it quickly and with minimal disruption to your life. Should inspection reveal more serious structural problems, however, we may recommend a roof replacement.

Remember, when you’re dealing with a roof leak, the most important factor is time. Moisture damage can spread rapidly and seriously undermine the structure and stability of your home. Get in touch with us today and we will dispatch a specialist who can offer you answers, solutions and most importantly, peace of mind.

There are temporary measures you can take once a roof leak has been discovered. The only solution is having a professional assess the problem, but in the meantime, we recommend the following steps:

1. You need to poke a hole in the center of the leak. That might sound crazy, but this step is critical to minimize the damage by giving the water a clear path out of your ceiling. If the water is allowed to pool up, it will spread and create additional problems, as well as expanding the area of water damage to your ceiling.
2. Here’s a handy contractors trick: hanging a line of string from the roof leak directly down into the bucket you’re using to capture water will help to guide the flow with minimal splashing.
3. If you have access to your attic, bring a flashlight and identify where the water is coming in. You will often find that the actual source is not directly above the ceiling leak which brought the problem to your attention. Unfortunately, the water may be travelling through your roof for some distance before settling into your ceiling. This is another situation where a string line can be handy for minimizing water damage.
4. The one good thing about leaks is that they tend to be obvious. Look for points where water is more likely to penetrate: nail holes, the flashing around your chimney, joints between roof surfaces, and any plumbing vents.

Of course, you don’t have to figure it all out yourself: that’s what we’re here for.


Contact us if you have a roof leak in Omaha, NE; Kearney, NE; Sioux City, IA; Lincoln, NE and Council Bluffs, IA.