Roof leaking into the attic after heavy rain?
Clear steps from a local roof repair pro serving Ludlow, KY.
You climb into the attic after a hard Ludlow storm and find dark wet plywood. You don't know if the leak is new or old. Water from a Saturday downpour off the Ohio River bluffs can travel before it stains, so the real hole may be higher up.
A wet attic spot usually means a small roof opening let water in during a storm. The stain is where the water pooled. The entry point is often uphill from that mark. Look for lifted shingles, cracked rubber boots around pipes, or bent metal flashing at a chimney or wall. Rain driven by wind off Mt Echo Park can push under loose ridge caps too.
Fixing a single leak often takes a few hours on site. The price depends on what you find. A simple shingle swap or pipe boot replacement is a small job. If water rotted the plywood decking underneath, that section must be cut out and replaced. The work costs more when the damage spread under multiple shingles. Most Ludlow homeowners with one fresh leak pay a few hundred dollars, not thousands.
Mark the wet area with blue tape right now. Go outside and sight straight up that roof plane. Do not caulk the inside or tarp from below. Water stays trapped and rots the decking faster. Call TruRoof to trace the leak before the next storm hits. We serve Ludlow and the surrounding tri-state area, often arriving the same day.
Once repaired, that attic plywood dries out and stays dry. You stop checking the ceiling every time rain hits Route 60. The fix blends with your existing roof, so Ludlow's historic charm stays intact.
What people in Ludlow 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 Ludlow ask
water dripping from ceiling light fixture
Turn off the electricity to that room at the breaker. Place a bucket under the leak. Call for emergency roof repair right away. The roof needs a tarp and a permanent fix to stop water from getting into the wiring.
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.
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 Ludlow and the area around it.