The stain on your ceiling is rarely right under the leak. Dee's Roofing traces water back to where it's really getting in — so the repair actually fixes the problem.
Water is sneaky. It can enter at a cracked pipe boot, run down a rafter, travel across the top of a ceiling joist, and finally drip through the drywall several feet away. That's why so many roof leaks get “fixed” in the wrong place and keep coming back. Dee's Roofing provides roof leak detection that starts with where the water shows up and works backward to where it actually enters.
We inspect from the attic and the roof surface, looking for water trails, stained decking, wet insulation and the usual suspects: pipe boots, flashing at chimneys and walls, valleys, skylights, exposed nails, vent caps and damaged shingles. On metal roofs, we check fasteners and panel laps. On flat roofs, seams, edges and drains.
Once we've found the source, we'll show you what we found and repair it properly. Dee's is a family-owned, licensed and insured contractor headquartered in Powell, and inspections are free.
Most of the leaks we track down come from one of these spots.
Cracked rubber seals around plumbing vents — one of the most common culprits.
Gaps at chimneys, walls, dormers and skylights where the roof is interrupted.
Where heavy water flow and debris can work under shingles.
Exposed or backed-out nails and metal roof screws that let water in.
A leak that's patched in the wrong spot keeps damaging your home while you think it's fixed. Meanwhile, insulation stays wet, decking softens and mold can start growing in the attic.
Taking the time to trace a leak properly costs less than repeat repairs and the damage that comes with them. It also tells you whether you're dealing with one isolated problem or a roof that's wearing out.
Darrell will be straight with you about what he finds, and he won't recommend more work than the leak actually requires.
Here's what goes into a leak detection visit from Dee's.
Water often travels along rafters, decking or joists before it drips, so the stain may be far from the actual entry point. Tracing it from the attic is usually the key.
Leaks that appear only during heavy or wind-driven rain often come from flashing, valleys or lifted shingles that only let water in under certain conditions.
Yes. Even a slow leak can rot decking, soak insulation and cause mold over time. It's best to have it found and fixed early.
Yes. The attic is often where we find the clearest clues about where water is entering.
Our inspections and estimates are free. We'll show you the source and give you a price for the repair.
From your first phone call to the final cleanup, here's exactly what to expect when you hire Dee's Roofing and Seamless Gutters.
Call 865-431-9028 or request online. We'll come out, look at the job, answer your questions and give you a fair price — free, with no money up front.
We inspect the whole system, including attic ventilation, and recommend only what your home actually needs — no unnecessary replacements.
Darrell manages the job personally and is on site every day, with long-time crews who've worked alongside him for five to ten-plus years.
We clean up your property thoroughly and recycle the old roofing debris — leaving your home better than we found it.
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