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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR ROOF LEAKS DURING HEAVY RAIN

A hard rain is on its way to San Antonio and Houston area and after a few minutes, you suddenly notice water dripping from your ceiling. Now, what are you supposed to do? The first step – don’t panic.
More often than not, many homeowners first discover that their roof needs repair from a roof leak during a rainstorm. At this point, your main concern should be to minimize water from getting all over your floor, furniture, or other electrical appliances and outlets.

A roof that is leaking from rainwater can be the sign of a bigger problem with your roof, that if left alone can cause larger problems down the road. Here are some tips if you find yourself with a leaky roof during heavy rain.

1 – Take Care of the Interior of Your Home
Before anything else, take care of the inside of your home. Start by grabbing a bucket, pan, or bowl and placing it under the leak to capture any water leaking into the home. By the time you’ve noticed the leak, chances are some water has already landed on the floor, furniture, or other belongings perhaps.

2 – Try to Discover Where the Rain Roof Leak is Coming From
This part can be a little difficult, especially if you’re not exactly sure what you’re looking for. But if you can, see if you are able to find out where the leak is coming from. Common causes of roof leaks are related to plumbing as well as AC units. However, if you’ve never had a leak before except when it rains, it’s likely do to a roofing issue.
If the weather is not too severe, grab an umbrella and have a look at your roof while it’s raining. If you can spot where the water is entering from, then that may be your culprit.
Are your gutters clogged? This is also another common cause of a leaky roof. When gutters are clogged, water builds up because it has nowhere to go. As a result, it can often find its way seeping into your roof. If you have a chimney, see if you can spot any gaps in flashing, around vents, or on the slopes of your roof.
In addition to observing the roof itself, take a look at the rest of the exterior of your home for problem areas as rainwater may be making its way into your home some other way.
3 – Have a Look in the Attic
Another place to check is inside of your attic. You’ll want to go check your attic while it’s still raining, so if you can easily access it, take a flashlight with you and head up there. If there is built-in lighting in your attic, even better. No need for a flashlight.
Similar to observing the exterior of your home, you are also looking for problem areas here. Do you hear water dripping? Can you see water entering from anywhere or notice any wet areas? These are things to look for as they can be indicators of where your rain leak may be coming from.
Learning that your roof has a leak after rain or a thunderstorm is never fun. Left unattended can lead to serious roof damage.
We have helped many homeowners in San Antonio repair their leaky roofs after rainstorms, all at fair and reasonable costs. With professional roofers and staff, we provide the quality service you’d expect from a top roofing company.
If you find that you have a roof leak, we encourage you to contact us for a free estimate.

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