Water dripping from your ceiling light fixture?
A Covington, KY roof repair team is ready to help. Here's what to do before the water causes a fire or mold.
You're in Covington, maybe in a historic home near MainStrasse Village, and water is dripping through a ceiling light. That's a roof leak, and it's an emergency. Water and electricity are a dangerous mix.
Water coming from a light fixture means your roof is leaking. Rain or melting snow has found a gap, probably around a vent pipe, chimney, or worn shingles. The water travels down, hits the wiring, and drips through the fixture. It can cause a short circuit, a fire, or mold inside the ceiling.
The fix isn't just patching the ceiling. A roofer will find the leak on the roof, seal it, and maybe replace damaged decking. In Covington, where many homes were built before 1940, old roof layers can hide bigger problems. A simple repair might cost a few hundred dollars. If the leak has been going on for a while, or the roof is old, you could be looking at a larger section replacement. The first step is an inspection.
First, turn off the power to that room at the breaker box. Put a bucket under the drip. Then call TruRoof for emergency roof repair. We'll tarp the roof to stop more water and give you a permanent fix. Waiting only makes the damage worse and puts your home at risk.
Once the leak is stopped and the roof fixed, your light fixture will be safe to use again. No more water, no more worry about a fire. You can get back to enjoying your home in Covington, rain or shine.
What people in Covington 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 Covington ask
can you repair just part of a roof
A partial repair is normal when the rest of the roof has life left. An honest inspection tells you which one you need.
missing shingles after storm
Do not climb on the roof. Take photos from the ground. Call a roofing company that handles storm damage. They will check for hidden damage and help you decide if you need a repair or a full replacement.
attic wet after rain
Mark the wet area with tape. Check the roof directly above it for missing shingles, cracked flashing, or a bad pipe boot. Water travels downhill, so the entry point may be higher than the stain. Get a pro to trace it before it rots the decking.
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.
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TruRoof handles roof repair in Covington and the area around it.