Roof repair in Apopka, FL

A ceiling stain rarely sits directly under the hole that caused it. Water lands on the roof deck, runs down the rafters or along the underlayment and drips wherever gravity takes it. That is why so many patched roofs keep leaking: someone sealed the spot above the stain instead of the spot where water was getting in. A proper roof repair in Apopka starts in the attic and on the roof, following the water back to its entry point.

Pro Specialty Services is a Florida certified roofing contractor (CCC1335465). We repair shingle, metal, tile and low-slope roofs across Apopka and the rest of northwest Orange County, and every repair comes with a written one-year workmanship warranty on the repaired area.

Common roof leaks we repair in Apopka

• Pipe boots. The rubber collars around plumbing vents dry out and crack in the Florida sun. It is one of the most common leak sources on any shingle roof, and one of the simplest to fix properly.
• Flashing. Step flashing where a roof meets a wall, counter-flashing at chimneys, and the metal around skylights and roof-to-wall transitions on two-story homes. Loose or rusted flashing lets wind-driven rain behind the shingles.
• Lifted and missing shingles. A strong gust can break the seal strip on a shingle long before it blows off. Lifted tabs let water under the course above.
• Valleys. Where two roof planes meet, pine needles and oak leaves pile up, hold water and wear the shingles from underneath. Apopka's tree canopy makes valleys a frequent problem.
• Exposed fasteners on metal roofs. Screws back out and the rubber washers break down over time. We replace them with oversized fasteners and new washers where needed.
• Fascia and soffit. Water that gets behind a drip edge rots the fascia board. Our general contractor license (CGC1538852) covers the wood repairs under the roof as well as the roof itself.

How a roof repair visit works in Apopka

We start by asking where and when you see water: during every rain, or only when the wind blows from one direction. That tells us a lot. Then we look in the attic for wet decking, staining and daylight, and walk the roof above that area. We photograph what we find, mark the entry point and explain the fix in plain terms.

You get a written price for the repair before we start. Small repairs are often done on the same visit when we have the materials on the truck; larger repairs are scheduled. If water is coming in and the weather will not let us make a permanent repair right away, we dry in the area first so the damage stops spreading.

We match shingles as closely as current products allow. Older shingle lines get discontinued, so an exact match is not always possible on an older roof, and we tell you that before we start rather than after.

Roof repair and the 25% rule in Orange County

Florida law matters for repairs as much as for new roofs. Under section 553.844(5), Florida Statutes, a roof built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later can have 25 percent or more repaired with only the repaired portion brought up to current code. A roof installed before that code took effect in March 2009 does not get the exception, so a repair that size on an older Apopka home can require replacing the whole roof section.

Most repairs are far smaller than that, but if your roof has widespread damage after a storm, we measure the affected area and tell you where it falls before any work is priced. Repairs that need a permit from the City of Apopka or Orange County are permitted by us.

When roof repair is not enough in Apopka

A repair is the right call when the damage is limited and the rest of the roof has life left. It stops making sense when the shingles are brittle and crack when lifted, the granules have worn off and the mat shows through, the decking is soft in several places, or leaks keep showing up in new spots. At that point every repair is money spent on a roof that is wearing out around it.

If that is where your roof is, we will show you the photos and walk you through a roof replacement estimate alongside the repair price, so you can compare both in writing. Not sure what condition the roof is in? A roof inspection gives you a written report first.

Roof repair pricing depends on the roofing material, the height and pitch of the roof, the access and what is under the damaged area. Call for today's price, or request a written estimate with the form.