1. Drips
An active, dripping leak is obviously bad, but it’s also the simplest kind of leak to find, diagnose, and fix.
If water is leaking into your home, first move your belongings away from where they might be damaged. Water can spread quickly and do a lot more damage than you might think. Once your things are safe, get in touch with a professional roof inspector who can find the source of your leak.
2. Stains
Spots on your ceiling might not be as threatening as dripping water, but they’re a sure sign of a leak. You should never ignore water spots, even if they’ve been there a while. While they’re not an active leak into your living area yet, those spots mean that water is entering your home and slowly causing damage. And the damage is almost definitely not limited to your ceiling.
If you have attic access, you’ll want to check out the source of the leak. Make sure any belongings in storage are far away from the location of the water.
Then contact a professional roofer who can inspect the situation and recommend a repair method. A small leak won’t likely require a complete re-roof, but it’s a sign that a maintenance plan is needed. Putting off maintaining your roof will only lead to more problems.
3. Invisible Leaks
Drips and stains make it easy to identify problems with your roof. But those leaks can slowly develop for years before you begin to see signs of the damage that’s happening to your home. If your roof is more than ten years old, especially, it’s best to get your roof inspected so you can prevent leaks before they damage your home.
