Residential Roof Repair

If you’re reading this and have a home in the Salt Lake City/Provo area, your roof should be inspected annually. We know, you’re shocked to hear a roofer recommend annual roof inspections. The reason is to catch damage to your roof before they become major. We go into the various roof repair options for residential roofs below. The key with regular roof inspections is to catch damage early to prevent catastrophic (read more expensive) damage to your home. The specific repair approach for your residential roof depends on the type and extent of the damage. Here's a breakdown of some common residential roof repair methods:

Minor Residential Repairs:

• Shingle Replacement: Individual damaged or missing shingles can be replaced to maintain a watertight seal.
• Flashing Repair: Cracked, loose, or missing flashing around chimneys, vents, or valleys can be repaired or replaced.
• Sealant Application: Minor leaks around roof penetrations like vent pipes or skylights can often be addressed with sealant application.

More Extensive Residential Repairs:

• Partial Roof Replacement: If damage is concentrated in a specific section of your roof, a partial replacement might be a cost-effective option.

Major Repairs:

• Full Roof Replacement: When extensive damage or deterioration is present across the entire roof surface, a full replacement is necessary.‍
• Structural Repairs: In cases of sagging rooflines or severe water damage, repairs might involve reinforcing structural elements like trusses or rafters. This typically applies to situations where there’s water damage from ice dams compounded by heavy snow accumulation.