Water dripping from your ceiling light fixture?
You're in Harrison, OH and water is coming through a light. Here's how to stop it safely and fix the roof.
Water dripping from a light fixture in your Harrison home means the roof has failed. You worry about a fire or mold. Heavy rains and older homes in Hamilton County can turn a small leak into a dangerous problem fast.
Water coming through a light fixture means the roof deck is wet. The leak may be from a missing shingle, cracked flashing, or a failed pipe boot. Water travels along rafters and drips through the light's opening. This is dangerous because water and electricity mix.
Fixing this starts with an emergency tarp to stop water entry. Then a roofer finds the source. Repair costs vary. Small fixes like replacing a few shingles or sealing a pipe boot can be a few hundred dollars. Larger damage like rotted decking or new flashing adds to the price. Most repairs take a day or less once the roof is dry.
First, turn off power to that room at the breaker. Put a bucket under the drip. Do not use the light switch. Then call TruRoof for emergency roof repair. We'll tarp the roof and schedule a permanent fix. Acting now stops mold and electrical fires.
Once the roof is fixed, the leak stops. Your ceiling can dry out. The light fixture is safe again. You won't have to worry every time it rains.
What people in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison and the area around it.