Roof Repair

A leaky roof can cause extreme damage and rack-up costs for many homeowners. However, it’s possible to mitigate that damage, and the bill you’ll have to pay. Honey Bees Roofing & Solar has four easy steps so you’ll know exactly what to do when your roof is leaking in Burleson and its surrounding areas. Learn more about each step individually below or glance at the steps to quickly learn what to do when your roof is leaking! Contain The Leak Drain Trapped Water Clean The Surrounding Area Call A Trusted Professional Step 1 – Contain the Leak The first thing you should do if your roof has a leak is to stop the leak from damaging any possessions in your home. Move things away from the leak so that they’re out of the way. If something can’t be moved put plastic on it to prevent water damage. Make sure to cover electronics, furniture, and other valuables. Also, find a waterproof container to put under the leak. By containing the water where it’s leaking you can stop further damage. If controlling the leak is impossible, make sure to call a roofing contractor as soon as you can. Even if a contractor can’t get the material to repair your roof that day, they can install a waterproof tarp. This tarp will help ensure no extra water can get through into the roofing structure or worse, the home. Step 2 – Drain Trapped Water If you see paint on the ceiling bubbling or sagging then it’s likely holding water. These water pockets can do additional damage to the structure of your home. By popping them you can help alleviate pressure on the structural integrity of your roof. Putting holes in your ceiling voluntarily seems like a bad idea. However, if the water pockets aren’t drained they’ll do damage to the structural integrity of your home. Fixing small holes in your ceiling is easier and cheaper than repairing structural integrity. A small hole or slice in the paint is enough. Before puncturing, be sure all surrounding areas are safe and valuables are moved. Step 3 – Clean the Surrounding Area After the leak is contained, make sure that everything around it is okay. Carpet, furniture, woodwork, and anything else exposed to water needs to be dried. Water will leave stains as well as start the growth of mold. However, preventing mold is doable if you can ensure everything is dry. If you do have soaked carpet, pull it up from the padding. Both sides of the rug, as well as the padding, should be exposed to circulating air so it can dry. If the damage is extreme, call a professional water extraction specialist. Step 4 – Call a Professional Once as much damage as possible is prevented, it’s time to call a contractor to fix your roof. Most roofing contractors will come out as quickly as possible to determine where the leak is and throw up a tarp to prevent the leak from continuing. You’ll have to sign a waiver to allow them to put up a tarp, but make sure to read the full waiver. Some dishonest contractors may try to lock you into roofing work you don’t want to be done. They’ll hide this extra work in the waiver so when you sign it you’re stuck in a contract. Make sure to hire a local contractor, especially if a storm is the cause of the leak. Finding the right contractor is important, so you can trust you’re working with an honest, professional roofing contractor. A leak is never convenient, but you now know what to do when your roof is leaking. If your roof does have a leak, follow the four steps above and then Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call at 817-668-6131 to schedule a free roof inspection and consultation!

At some point in a homeowner’s life, it’s likely they’ll run into roofing problems. Catching these problems quickly will ensure you can protect the integrity of your roof and everything it keeps safe. Damage to your roof may be hard to spot by an untrained eye, which is why at Honey Bees Roofing & Solar we offer free inspections to keep your roof in top condition. Our roof repairs in Burleson ensure a no-hassle experience, and we also take the time to educate customers on the issues that need to be addressed. These are some of the most common roof repairs in Burleson that we come across. Shingles Asphalt shingles make up most residential roofing in Burleson. Damage to these shingles can cause larger problems later in a roof’s life. Shingles can tear and break due to weather, as well as impacts such as hail damage. Extreme heat, or cold, can also cause shingles to split or curl. Over time shingles can also lose integrity, causing granules to shed off. This will expose the asphalt underneath, causing more damage to the roof’s overall integrity. Flashing Roof flashing is designed to keep water away from materials that can be damaged by moisture. Rerouting water away from windows, chimneys, skylights, walls, and other vertical surfaces is an important job. Damaged or worse, missing, roof flashing can lead to severe leaks as well as rot. Gutters Gutters help control the flow of water from your roof. However, if they fill up with debris, such as leaves, twigs, and even dead insects, they can overflow. This overflow can cause water damage to rot your roofing. The gutter should be cleaned twice a year, once in spring and again in the fall. At Honey Bees Roofing & Solar, we offer industry-leading gutter guards, which prevent the build-up of debris, while still allowing water to flow through. Damaged Roof Vents Weather can damage the vents on your roof as well. These vents come in two common materials, plastic and metal. Plastic vents can have their housing break due to variances in weather, such as extreme heat. While metal vents themselves don’t tend to break, their seals fail over time. Although caulk might seem like a quick solution for both of these problems, unfortunately, it won’t prevent the problems from worsening. If either issue occurs, Honey Bees Roofing & Solar recommends you replace the vents as well as ensure they have proper flashing installed. Roof Leaks The factors mentioned above can all lead to a leaky or failing roof. Since roof leaks are caused by many factors, it can be difficult to spot the actual cause of a leak without a thorough inspection. However, near the chimney, under damaged shingles, in low spots or valleys, around skylights, near vents or pipes, at flashing points, and around gutters are all points for common roof repairs in Burleson. Exposed Nail Heads Most roof leaks can be prevented through regular maintenance by covering exposed nail heads. These exposed nail heads, or penetrations, through the roof decking create weak points in your roof allowing water inside the home. When not taken care of quickly, water leads to mold damage inside the home. Our experts at Honey Bees Roofing & Solar recommend a roof inspection every 1-2 years to ensure all maintenance is being performed properly. This also helps us catch problems while they are still small and can be repaired before they grow into larger issues that lead to roof replacements. If you feel your roof has any of the above-mentioned issues, feel free to Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131 to schedule a free roof inspection!