How do you find the source of a roof leak?
We start with questions: where the stain is, when it appears, and whether it shows after any rain or only after wind-driven storms. Then we look at the attic, check the underside of the deck for dark or wet spots, and trace the path back uphill.
On the roof, we check flashing, vent boots, valleys, ridge lines and every point where something penetrates the surface. On tile roofs we look for cracked, slipped or missing pieces and worn mortar. Sometimes a water test with a hose, run in sections, helps confirm the entry point.
You get photos of what we find, so you can see the problem yourself. If the damage is bigger than a repair can handle, we say so and point you to roof replacement instead of selling you a patch that will not last.
