Cincinnati Roof Repair & Step Flashing
Your roof is the lifeline to the rest of the house. If it isn’t taken care of properly, it has a negative (and literal) trickle-down effect. Water can get into your home, your drywall, joists, trusses, etc.-onto just about anything that can grow mold. Step flashing is a vital part of all water-tight roofs that helps keep the more delicate areas, like seams and sharp angles safe from water intrusion. They are aluminum plates that connect to make sure water is flowing over shingles and not under. Any failure of the step flashing or roof shingles can turn a relatively minor leak repair task into a major water damage repair project.
One of the most common roof leak repairs we get called for is related to step flashing. Regular wear and tear often necessitates that flashing and shingles get repaired/replaced about every 12-15 years, even though manufacturers claim 15-20 years. It’s not that manufacturers want to mislead their customers; more likely, weather and climate conditions have a greater effect on their products than their test conditions accounted for.
Most Common Roof Leak and Step Flashing Repairs in Cincinnati
The main problem we usually see has to do with the roof vents–the rubber gaskets around them fail because they weren’t replaced in time; we usually recommend about every 10 years. If you’ve had work done on your roof relatively recently but are still experiencing leaks or other problems, sometimes flashing is simply installed incorrectly or isn’t sealed well. Check out these warning signs that your roof is about to leak.
A lot of the time, roofs themselves are just installed improperly, resulting in a roof leak. Shingles are nailed in with the wrong nails or not nailed nearly enough, or a drip-edge is installed over the shingles rather than under. This can cause the shingle to lift in the wind and makes way for water to get inside your home.
Skylights are great additions to homes. That said, they can also complicate a roof leak repair or be the cause of one. You can take it to bank: skylights WILL leak. It’s just a matter of time. If you’ve got one approaching 20 years or older, you’re really just pushing your luck. And just because you don’t have water visibly coming in through the ceiling yet doesn’t mean you don’t have a leak.
Suspect a Roof Leak?
If you’re finding odd water spots on your home, chances are you may need roofing or step flashing repair. Usually that water spots will begin on the ceiling first, but new leaks can cause dripping on the floors and walls that is visible before a permanent mark forms on the ceiling.
f you suspect a leak but aren’t sure, stay home on a rainy day. A driving rain can help determine if there is a leak and how bad it could be. During colder parts of the year, ice dams are a real concern in Cincinnati and often result in requiring a roof leak repair. An ice dam is a blockage made up of ice and snow on the edge of a roof that prevents water from draining.
If you’ve noticed a leak or something that looks suspicious, you should try and deal with it sooner rather than later to avoid any potential risks of leaks and wood rot.
About ProMaster Home Repair and Handyman
ProMaster has served the greater Cincinnati area with excellence since 2007. Our company has won numerous awards for excellence in craftsmanship and ethics. Most recently, in 2022, Expertise.com named ProMaster one of Cincinnati’s top handyman companies and top deck contractors.
When you work with ProMaster, you get:
- On-Time, Professional Service: We show up when we say we will and set exact times for appointment. No four-hour windows here.
- Family-Friendly Craftsmen: We conduct exhaustive background checks on all employees. Our craftsmen are family-oriented, just like you.
- Quality and Experience: Our multi-disciplined craftsmen are rigorously screened with skill and tool assessments. We only work with our own employees – no subcontractors here. This ensures the best possible work quality for you.
- Trustworthiness: We’re a BBB accredited business with more than 15 years of experience serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We’ve served thousands of satisfied customers and have seen countless types of home repair projects.
How to Schedule an Evaluation
- Call our office at 513-322-2914
- Submit a service request form – yes, we’ll actually respond!
- Use our online booking service to schedule immediately.
- Email us your service request at [email protected]
ProMaster has a standard service call charge of $99 that will be waived if you sign to have the work done during your appointment. No additional service charges apply when you invite us back to complete your projects.
Your meeting will be with a professional craftsman who is an employee of our company. He won’t be a subcontractor. He won’t be a salesperson. He’ll show up on time to give you your estimate.
Once you confirm your evaluation date and time, we’ll send you emails with more information about ProMaster. Your craftsman will call to introduce himself prior to your meeting to introduce himself and answer any questions you may have.
