Residential Emergency Roof Leak Repair in San Rafael
San Rafael homes range from 1920s bungalows in Gerstle Park to 1970s tract houses in Terra Linda, and each era has its own leak patterns. Older homes have original brick chimneys and discontinued shingle profiles. Mid-century homes have 30-year shingles that are now past their service life. Hillside homes have steep pitches that need safety harnesses. We work on all of them. Most of our residential calls come from homeowners who see a ceiling stain after the first big storm and want it fixed before the next one.
If water is coming through your ceiling in San Rafael, we find the source with a moisture meter and infrared camera, then repair the failed flashing, shingle, or vent boot. We tarp first if the rain is active, then return for the permanent fix. Most repairs are done in one visit.
Gerstle Park and downtown San Rafael homes have original brick chimneys and older skylights. We remove rusted flashing, install new metal, and seal with Henry Company roof cement. This is the most common hidden leak we find in older San Rafael homes.
Wind storms off the bay tear shingles off west-facing slopes. We match the existing profile, install new roofing underlayment, and re-nail with a roofing nail gun. For discontinued shingles, we source close matches and seal the edges so the repair blends in.
Oak leaves and pine needles clog San Rafael gutters every fall. When water backs up, it rots the fascia and enters the wall. We clear the runs, reseal joints, re-pitch sagging sections, and make sure downspouts drain away from your foundation.
- Same-day tarping stops water damage before it reaches your insulation and drywall.
- Flat pricing before we start, so you know the cost of the repair up front.
- We match existing shingles and flashing so the repair blends with your roof.
