Roofing contractor serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areasServing Louisville, KY
Dillon Roofing and Remodeling
Row of skylights with new metal flashing on an asphalt shingle roof after roof leak repair
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Roof Leak Repair in Louisville, KY

Roof Leak Repair · Louisville, KY

Roof leaks traced back to where the water gets in

Dillon Roofing and Remodeling handles roof leak repair for homes in Louisville and the surrounding counties. A roof leak often shows up as a stain on a ceiling or a drip during a hard rain. We find where the water gets into the roof, then repair the roof at that spot.

Finding the source comes first, since the stain and the leak are often in different places. As a roofing contractor in Louisville, we look at the roof and put the repair quote in writing. Work starts after you have that quote. Call or text (502) 817-7791 and tell us where you see the water.

What We Handle

  • Roof leak repair for homes in Louisville and the surrounding counties
  • Leaks traced from the ceiling stain back to where water enters the roof
  • Leak repairs where the roof meets a chimney or a wall
  • Leak repairs around skylights and vent pipes
  • Leak repairs in valleys, where two roof slopes meet
  • Replacement of missing or lifted shingles that let water in
  • A written quote before any repair work starts
  • Call or text (502) 817-7791 to describe the leak

Request a Roof Leak Repair Quote

Tell us about your roof and we will take a look. We put every quote in writing before any work begins.

How Do You Find a Roof Leak?

Water that gets past the shingles often runs along the roof deck or a rafter before it drips. The roof deck is the layer of wood under the shingles. So the stain on your ceiling may not line up with the spot where the water gets in.

Tracing a leak means working uphill from the wet spot. Home inspectors list vent pipes and skylights among the common sources of roof leaks. Worn seals or loose flashing around them can let water in.

Timing is a clue too. Note whether the leak shows up in wind-driven rain or after a snow, since that narrows the search. Our guide to what to expect from a roof leak repair covers the rest of the process.

Roof Leaks After Heavy Rain in Louisville

NOAA's climate averages for the Louisville airport count about 13 days a year with an inch of rain or more. May is the wettest month, at just over 5 inches.

A small gap can stay dry in a light shower and still let water in during a downpour. Wind can push rain sideways under flashing or a lifted shingle. That is why some leaks show up only in the hardest storms.

Louisville also averages a little over 13 inches of snow a year. When snow melts and refreezes at the roof's lower edge, the ice can back water up under the shingles.

Flashing Leaks Around Chimneys and Vent Pipes

Flashing seals the joints in a roof. Kentucky's residential code calls for it where a roof meets a wall and around roof openings. It also calls for flashing where the roof changes slope or direction, as in a valley. On shingle roofs, a drip edge along the bottom and side edges sheds water clear of the shingles.

The flashed joints are where many leaks start. Flashing can work loose, and the seal around a vent pipe can wear out with age. A missing or lifted shingle next to the joint can let water in too.

We repair the joint that lets the water in, along with any wet or damaged roof around it. Damage that goes beyond one leak falls under general roof repair.

Worn shingles and aging flashing around a chimney, a common spot for roof leak repair New pipe boot flashing sealed around a vent pipe on a shingle roof after roof leak repair

Ready to get started?

Call or text for a written quote. We work about 25 miles around Louisville across Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham Counties.

(502) 817-7791
How We Work

How a Job With Dillon Roofing Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or text

Call or text (502) 817-7791 and tell us about the roof and where the house is. Send photos if you have them.

2

We look at the roof

We come out and look at the roof before we price anything. Show us any stains or worn spots you have noticed.

3

Your quote in writing

The quote comes to you in writing, with the work spelled out. The job starts once you approve it.

4

The work

We set a start date with you. Then we do the work your written quote lists.

5

Finished work

We clean up when the job is done, and you look over the finished roof. Any questions afterward go to the same number.

FAQ

Roof Leak Repair Questions, Answered

Common questions about roof leak repair around Louisville and the surrounding counties. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

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How do I know if a ceiling stain is a roof leak?
A stain that grows or darkens after rain points to the roof. A stain under a bathroom may come from a plumbing leak instead. If the stain grows in dry weather too, have a plumber check the pipes.
How much does roof leak repair cost?
The price depends on what failed and how much wood under the shingles got wet or soft. Where the leak sits matters too, since a steep or high spot takes more work to reach. We look at the roof and put the price in writing before any work starts. For market numbers, see our guide on what roof repairs cost around Louisville.
Can a leaking roof be repaired, or does it need replacing?
A leak from one failed spot can often be repaired. Leaks in several places, or leaks that come back after a repair, can point to a worn-out roof. A roof inspection looks at the whole roof and helps you decide.
How can I limit water damage before the leak is fixed?
Catch the drip in a bucket and move what you can out of its path. The EPA advises drying wet areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Stay off a wet roof, and call or text (502) 817-7791 to tell us about the leak.
Can you fix a leak around my chimney?
Yes, and chimney leaks often start at the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. Kentucky's residential code calls for a cricket on the uphill side of any chimney more than 30 inches wide. A cricket is a small ridge that steers water around the chimney. Cracked brick or mortar on the chimney itself is work for a mason.
Can a roof leak without leaving a stain on the ceiling?
Yes. Home inspectors note that a leak can stain the underside of the roof deck before it shows on a ceiling. If you can reach the attic safely, look for dark stains on the wood after a hard rain.
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Why Choose Dillon Roofing

Roofing for Homeowners and Builders Around Louisville

Focused on roofing

Roofing is the work we focus on. That covers roof replacement, roof repair, roof leak repair and roof inspections for homeowners.

Builders hire us

We roof new homes for builders while each house is under construction. That work is ongoing for us.

Quotes in writing

We look at the roof before we price the job. Then the quote comes to you in writing, before any work starts.

Louisville and nearby counties

Louisville sits at the center of our service area. We also work in Bullitt County to the south and Oldham County to the northeast.

Guides and Resources

Roof Leak Repair Guides

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Get In Touch With Dillon Roofing

Tell us about the roof and the town the house is in, and send photos if you have them. Call or text (502) 817-7791 or use the form, and we will set up a time to look.

  • Call or text (502) 817-7791
  • Serving Louisville, KY and Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham Counties
  • Written quotes · roof replacement, roof repair and new construction roofing

Request a Quote

Tell us about your roof and we will take a look. We put every quote in writing before any work begins.

Call (502) 817-7791