Roof repair and leak repair in Macomb County

You can fix a roof leak once you know where the water is getting in. Ultra Services Roofing finds the source, shows you photos of it and puts the repair scope in writing before any work starts.

The inspection is free. Our office is in Sterling Heights, and our roof repair and roof leak repair work covers homes and businesses across Macomb County and Metro Detroit.

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How we find a roof leak

We start at the stain inside and trace the water back to where it's getting through the roof. The two don't always line up, because water can run along the roof deck or a rafter before it drips.

Then we check the roof directly above, looking closely at these spots:

Flashing at walls and chimneys

Flashing is the metal that seals the joint where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Once it's worn, bent or pulled loose, water can slip behind it and show up somewhere you wouldn't expect.

Pipe boots, vents and other penetrations

Every pipe and vent is a hole in the roof with a seal around it. When that seal cracks or the shingles around it lift, rain has a straight path inside.

Valleys

A valley is where two roof slopes meet, so water from both sides runs through it. Worn shingles or a failed seal along that line can let water in during a hard rain.

Nail pops and missing or lifted shingles

A nail that backs out can push up the shingle above it and break its seal. Wind does something similar, lifting shingles or tearing them off. Either way, the next storm has an opening.

What a roof repair can include

A good roof repair fixes whatever is actually letting the water in. Once the inspection shows the source, you'll know which of these your job needs:

Re-sealing worn or cracked seal areas
Repairing or replacing damaged flashing
New ice and water shield where it's needed
Replacing missing or broken shingles
Re-nailing and sealing lifted sections
Fixing ridge caps and blow-offs

When the same shingle is still available, we match it so the repair looks clean next to the rest of the roof.

Ice dams and winter leaks

An ice dam is a ridge of ice along the roof edge that traps melting snow behind it. That water can back up under the shingles and leak into the attic, ceilings or walls, even on a dry day.

If you spot one, here's what an ice dam visit covers:

Safe removal of the ice dam
Photos of any spots where water got in
Recommended attic ventilation and insulation changes to cut down on repeat ice dams

Gutters packed with ice can be part of the same problem. Mention them when you call or text, and the roof edge and gutters get checked together.

Repair or replace: how we decide

A leak on its own doesn't mean you need a new roof. It comes down to what the inspection finds: one problem spot, or wear spread across the whole roof.

If a repair will handle it, that's what you'll hear from us.If the damage covers too much of the roof for patching to make sense, the written recommendation explains why roof replacement is the clearer scope.

Either way, you see the same photos we do.

Wind or hail took shingles off

A storm repair is done the same way as any other roof repair. The difference is that you may want the damage documented for your insurance company first.

Before work starts, we photograph the damage and explain the repair scope. Your insurance company decides what's covered.Our storm damage roof repair page walks through the details.

How a repair visit goes

A repair visit has four steps, from the first look to the final walkthrough:

Inspection and photos: the problem areas get a close look, and you see what we see.
Written scope: our recommendation, repair or replace, comes to you in writing.
Property protection: landscaping, windows, siding and the driveway get covered before work starts.
Cleanup and walkthrough: a magnetic nail sweep, haul-away of debris and a final walkthrough with you.

Roof repair in your city

Our home base is Sterling Heights, and each city below has its own roof repair page. Pick the city where the house or building is:

Not sure your town is on the list?The full service area page shows everywhere we work.

Roof repair questions

How do you find where a roof is leaking?

The search starts at the stain inside, then moves to the attic and up to the roof directly above it. Flashing, pipe boots, vents, valleys and shingles get checked until the opening turns up, and you get photos of it. Water can travel before it drips, so the source is sometimes higher up the slope than the stain.

Does a roof leak mean I need a new roof?

No. A leak that traces back to one spot, like a worn pipe boot or a loose piece of flashing, is a repair. Replacement only comes up when the inspection finds wear or damage across too much of the roof for repairs to make sense, and you'll see the photos that show it.

Can you repair just a few shingles?

Yes. Missing shingles can be replaced, and lifted ones re-nailed and sealed, without touching the rest of the roof. When the same shingle is still available, we match it, and the written scope lists exactly what's being replaced.

Is it normal for a roof to leak in heavy rain?

No. A roof in good shape shouldn't let water in, even in a downpour. If it only leaks in heavy or wind-driven rain, there's an opening that only takes water under those conditions, like worn flashing, a valley or a lifted shingle. Get it inspected before the next storm.

How much does it cost to fix a roof leak?

That depends on what's causing the leak and how much of the roof is involved, so nobody can give you an honest price before they've seen it. The inspection is free, and you get the scope and estimate in writing before any work is scheduled.

What should I do while I wait for the leak to be repaired?

Catch the water and protect what's under it. Set out a bucket, move furniture and electronics, and take photos of the stain. Stay off the roof, especially when it's wet, and call or text to set up the free inspection.

Get the leak looked at

A free inspection tells you where the water is coming from and what it'll take to fix. Call, text or request an estimate. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ultra Services Roofing is licensed and insured. We've been in business since 2011 and have more than 25 years in the trade.