A leaking roof needs immediate attention to prevent serious water damage inside your home.
What Causes a Roof to Leak? Cracked or missing shingles, damaged flashing around chimneys, or clogged gutters causing water backup.
What You’ll Need Roofing sealant, replacement shingles, a ladder, and roofing nails.
Step 1: Safely access your roof — never work on a wet roof.
Step 2: Find the source of the leak by looking for missing, cracked, or curled shingles.
Step 3: Apply roofing sealant under lifted shingles and press down firmly.
Step 4: Replace any completely missing shingles.
Step 5: Check and seal the flashing around chimneys and vents.