Water dripping from your ceiling light fixture? Here's what to do.
Emergency roof repair in Burlington, KY. Stop the leak before it causes a fire or mold.
You're in Burlington, KY, and water is dripping from a ceiling light fixture. The storm just passed, and now you see water. You worry about an electrical fire or mold damage, and you don't know if you should cut the power.
Water from a light fixture means your roof is leaking. Rainwater gets through worn shingles or flashing, soaks the decking, and follows a rafter or wire down to the light box. In Burlington homes built 20 to 40 years ago, cracked sealant or lifted shingles after a thunderstorm can let water in fast. This is an emergency because water and electricity are now touching. It can cause a short, spark, or hidden mold inside the ceiling.
A same-day tarping and temporary dry-in stops the leak right away. Permanent repair often means replacing damaged shingles, flashing, or a section of roof decking. In Burlington, most emergency roof repairs like this cost a few hundred dollars for a small patch, up to a few thousand if the decking is rotted and needs replacement. You'll get a clear price before any work starts.
First, turn off the circuit breaker for that room. Do not touch the light switch or the fixture. Put a bucket under the drip and move furniture away. Do not poke the ceiling or try to drain it yourself. Then call TruRoof for emergency roof repair. We tarp your roof within hours, day or night, and service Burlington and nearby Florence via I-71 and I-75. Waiting makes the damage worse, so call now.
Once the tarp is on, the dripping stops. The wiring dries out, and the fire risk is gone. A permanent roof repair follows within days, so you can turn the lights back on and breathe easy. Your Burlington home is safe and dry again, with a roof that won't leak in the next storm.
What people in Burlington say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Burlington ask
what happens if a roof leak is left untreated
Untreated leaks rot decking, ruin insulation, and grow mold. The repair gets bigger every month you wait.
what to do if your roof is leaking and you can't afford to fix it
An emergency dry-in stops the water for a fraction of a full repair, and we walk you through insurance and financing options.
how much does roof repair cost
Small repairs like replacing a few shingles or sealing flashing can cost $300 to $800. Bigger repairs with decking replacement run higher. Ask for a repair quote before committing to anything larger.
is a leaking roof an emergency
If water is actively coming in, it is an emergency. The longer it runs, the more it damages insulation, drywall, and framing. Call a roofer with 24/7 emergency service. They can tarp it the same day and do the permanent fix later.
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TruRoof handles emergency roof repair in Burlington and the area around it.