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Property Problem

Roof Leak

A roof leak can begin with missing shingles, failed flashing, damaged penetrations, storm damage, or deterioration that allows water to travel before it becomes visible.

Damaged and missing roof shingles caused by tree impact

Understand the Problem

Start With What You Can Observe

What It May Mean

A roof leak can begin with missing shingles, failed flashing, damaged penetrations, storm damage, or deterioration that allows water to travel before it becomes visible.

When It Is Urgent

Call immediately when water is actively entering, ceilings are sagging, electrical fixtures are wet, or the roof has an open storm-damaged area.

What Rainy Day Does

We investigate the source, document affected materials, explain the next step, and connect the problem to the appropriate repair or restoration service.

Possible Causes

What May Be Behind the Problem

  • Damaged or missing shingles
  • Failed flashing around walls, chimneys, or penetrations
  • Pipe boot, vent, skylight, or valley failure
Cracked plumbing vent boot flashing that can allow water into the roof
Exposed nail pop in an asphalt shingle that can allow water intrusion

What to Do First

Take the Safest Next Step

  • Move belongings away from the affected area
  • Place a container beneath active dripping when safe
  • Avoid climbing onto a wet or storm-damaged roof

Related Service

Move From the Symptom to the Right Solution

Rainy Day can help identify the source, determine urgency, document the condition, and explain whether the next step is mitigation, repair, remediation, or further investigation.

Not Sure What Is Causing It? Start With Get Help

You do not need to diagnose the problem before contacting Rainy Day.