Roof Repair in Texas
Texas Roofing & Exteriors repairs home roofs in Dallas, the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Wichita Falls, Texas. We fix leaks, replace missing or lifted shingles, reseal and replace flashing and repair wind damage, and we tell you when a repair is enough. Call about your roof repair.
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What causes most roof leaks?
Most leaks start at the places where the roof surface is broken up: chimneys, skylights, plumbing vent pipes, valleys and walls. These spots depend on flashing and seals, which wear out faster than the shingles around them.
Rubber pipe boots dry and crack in strong sun, sealant shrinks and pulls away, and metal flashing can bend or rust. A small gap in any of these lets water run under the shingles.
Common symptoms, what needs checking and the usual next step
The same symptom can come from different causes, so this table is a starting point, not a diagnosis. An inspection shows what is actually happening on your roof.
| What you notice | What needs checking | Usual next step |
|---|---|---|
| Leak after rain | Flashing, pipe boots, valleys and shingles uphill from the stain | Inspection to find the source, then a targeted repair |
| Missing shingles | Surrounding shingles and the underlayment left exposed | Replace and seal shingles if the rest of the roof is sound |
| Flashing or pipe-boot leak | The metal or rubber seals at chimneys, walls and vent pipes | Reseal or replace the failed flashing or boot |
| Recurring leak | Whether earlier repairs held and how worn the roof is overall | Inspection to decide between repair and evaluating replacement |
These signs are clues, not a diagnosis.
Signs your roof needs repair
- Stains, bubbles or drips on a ceiling.
- Damp insulation or wood in the attic.
- A few missing, lifted or creased shingles.
- Loose or rusted flashing around chimneys and walls.
- Cracked boots around vent pipes.
- Gutters pulling away from the roof edge.
Want a roofing specialist to look at your roof?
Call to arrange an inspectionCan missing or lifted shingles be repaired?
Yes, in most cases. When a few shingles blow off or lift in a storm, they can be replaced and sealed. The surrounding shingles are checked to make sure they are still holding, since wind often loosens more than are actually missing.
On older roofs, brittle shingles can crack when lifted for a repair. A roofing specialist will tell you if that is a concern on your roof.
How is flashing repaired?
Flashing is the metal that seals joints, such as where the roof meets a wall or chimney. Loose flashing can be refastened and resealed. Rusted, bent or badly installed flashing is replaced so water is directed over the shingles instead of under them.
What happens during a roof repair visit?
- 1
Inspection
A roofing specialist checks the roof and attic to find the real source of the problem.
- 2
Explanation and photos
You see what is wrong and why, with photos of the problem area.
- 3
Written estimate
You receive a written estimate for the repair.
- 4
Repair work
Shingles, flashing, boots or decking are replaced and sealed.
- 5
Final check
The repair is checked and you are shown the finished work.
When is a repair enough, and when is it not?
A repair is enough when the damage is limited and the rest of the roof is sound. It stops being a good investment when the roof is worn throughout, has widespread hail damage, or keeps leaking in new places. In those cases, replacing the roof usually costs less over time than repeated repairs.
What affects the cost of a roof repair?
Repair cost depends on what failed, where it is and what is found once the area is opened up. Two leaks that look identical from inside can need very different work. The main factors are:
- Extent and source: one failed pipe boot is simpler than a leak that has spread along a valley.
- Roof access and slope: steep or high roofs take more time and safety equipment.
- Material matching: older or discontinued shingles can be harder to match.
- Hidden damage: wet or rotten decking under the leak may need replacing.
- Associated flashing work: chimney, wall or valley flashing repaired at the same time.
What should a written repair estimate list?
A written estimate should be specific enough that you know exactly what you are paying for. Before you agree to a repair, check that it covers:
- The exact area of the roof being repaired.
- The material and type of shingle or flashing being used.
- Flashing and underlayment scope, where they apply.
- Labor and clean-up.
- What is excluded, and how additional hidden damage, such as bad decking, is priced and approved before work continues.
Where do you repair roofs?
We repair roofs in Dallas and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and in Wichita Falls, Burkburnett and Iowa Park. Our Dallas roof repair and Wichita Falls roof repair pages cover local conditions in more detail.
How quickly should a roof leak be repaired?
As soon as possible. Water that gets past the roof soaks insulation, stains ceilings and can rot the roof deck over time. A small repair now is usually simpler than repairing water damage later.
Before you call
It helps to have these details ready when you call:
- Your city or ZIP code.
- What the problem is, in your own words.
- When it started.
- Whether water is coming into the house right now.
- The approximate age of the roof, if you know it.
Call to talk through your roof problem and arrange an inspection in Dallas-Fort Worth and Wichita Falls. After the inspection, we can explain the recommended work and provide a written estimate.
Common questions
Will a repair match the rest of my roof?
We match the shingle type and color as closely as possible. Older shingles fade, so new ones may look slightly different at first.
What is a pipe boot?
A pipe boot is the rubber or metal collar that seals around a plumbing vent pipe on the roof. Cracked boots are a common source of leaks.
Should I patch my roof myself?
Climbing on a roof is risky. Temporary indoor steps, such as catching drips and moving valuables, are safer while you wait for a repair.
Call about your roof
Call Texas Roofing & Exteriors to arrange a roof inspection in Dallas, the Dallas-Fort Worth area or Wichita Falls. A roofing specialist will look over your roof and explain what they find.