Most roof repairs in Orlando fall into three buckets: leak-source repairs at flashing, vent boots, valleys and penetrations; material repairs to the roof covering itself; and storm damage work. Knowing which one you are dealing with tells you how urgent it is.
Leak-source repairs
The most common category and the most misdiagnosed. Flashing, vent boots, valleys and penetrations are where roofs actually leak — far more often than the field of the roof itself. A failed pipe boot is a small, cheap component that causes a large proportion of the leaks we attend.
Material repairs
Lifted, cracked or missing shingles; slipped or broken tile; damaged metal panels. These are repairs to the covering, and they are straightforward when caught before water has been entering for a while.
Storm damage
Wind uplift, impact from debris, and openings created suddenly during a storm. This category needs documenting for insurance as well as repairing, and the two things happen best at the same time.
When it is an emergency
If water is actively entering the building, treat it as urgent. A small leak becomes drywall, insulation and mold damage quickly in Florida humidity. Emergency calls typically get a crew within 24 to 48 hours.
