After you get a new roof installed, the last thing you expect is for roof leaks to occur so suddenly. Unfortunately, a handful of homeowners experience this every year. If your new roof is already leaking, it is important to be proactive. In this blog, we will explain what is likely causing your roof to leak and how you should handle it.
Improper Installations Lead to Majority Roof Leaks
After spending a good amount of money on a new roof, dealing with a sudden roof leak can be frustrating. Fortunately, figuring out the cause of most roof leaks is not rocket science. The majority of roof leaks occur due to an improper installation by the roofing contractor you hired. Roofing contractors can fail to properly install your roof if they are careless, negligent, or inexperienced. Even the best roofers make mistakes, so if your new roof is already leaking, it is not necessarily because you were part of a roofing scam.
What You Should Do After Your Roof Leaks
1. Mitigate The Leak
Ignoring the leak or thinking the leak will stop on its own will not do any good. Putting a bucket underneath the leaking spot is a good idea and can help you contain the leak. A leaking roof can damage other parts of your property so its best to contain the leak as soon as possible.
2. Contact The Roofing Contractors Who Did Install
After you feel like you have contained the leak adequately, the next step is to contact the roofing contractors who installed your new roof. Explain the situation to them and see if they can help with repairs as soon as possible. Most reputable roofing companies who installed a faulty roof will help homeowners fix their leaks.
3. Check Your Roofing Warranty
Reviewing your roofing warranty will help you figure out if your roof repair will be covered by the warranty or if you will have to pay your own money to fix the leak.
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