The Five Most–Common Causes of Roof Leaks – And What You Can Do

Have you noticed a drip, water stains on your ceilings, bubbling interior paint, or a musty smell in your home? If so, you may have a roof leak.

In this video Retex Roofing's Josh Lewis walks you through the five most-common reasons why your roof may be leaking, and what you can do immediately to address the issue.

0:00 Introduction
0:37 Hole In Your Roof
0:56 Recommendation: Place Tarp Over Hole, But Don't Remove Tree Or Limb By Yourself
1:08 Pipe Collars
1:43 Step Flashing
2:14 Missing, Damaged Shingles
2:32 Most Asphalt Shingle Roofs Last About 20-25 Years
2:48 Nail Pops
3:22 Nail Pop-Related Leak Signs: Water Spots On Ceilings, Bubbling Interior Paint, Musty Smell In Attic
3:33 Your Gutters
4:55 (804)-442-3314

[jamesmarinelli]

thank you I went up to roof since was stain in attic on outer roof sheathing. I carefull pulled up on couple shingle to examine nails under . They were RUSTED crumbled nail heads came totally off! Did not use proper galvanized nails. Thank we were wondering why leaks b/c shingles looked beautifully kept but were wavy, exactly as you said nails nails nails. You nailed it !

[rickl]

I was hoping to hear something about improper nail placement. Too close to the edge of joint between shingles etc. Thanks

[algernonblackwood]

Thank you for this excellent, informative, and helpful video. I wish Retex was local to me, you’d get my business.

[courtneyhaselberger]

Thank you for this video. I wish you were in FL.

[jmwalling]

Great info. Do you have a location in NJ? Or referral?

[billbrock]

Do you offer free estimates? Rain today in Midlothian. Dry attic, but there’s a dripping sound in my laundry room wall following tonight’s rain storm. Please advise. Thank you!

[davidcaldwell]

Shingles are a cheaper way to roof .But it has great limitations. Long term a concrete tiled roof or slate roof are the way to go .

[kennethhughley]

Please explain why the newer shingles stain and need cleaning. I never seen this happen years ago.

[paulsawczyc]

Skylights are the #1 cause of leaks that I have seen.

[flylife]

My home got hit by a hailstorm. I got a a new roof. First heavy snow fall my ceiling was leaking in two places. The roofer came back out went in the attic and said he didn't see moisture and I needed to call a general contractor. Now we had a heavy rain and it's leaking again.

[BUILTFORDTOUGH]

Wish you mentioned using junky plastic pipe flange flashing. That’s what we have, and they’re horrible!! Had to tar every single one to stop leaks, and my roof is only 3 years old.

[DIGGERS]

I have contacted all of the roofers in my smallish city of 35K regarding my roof leak and none of the have even gotten back to me. It’s been over 3 weeks and winter is coming. So frustrating. Any suggestions?

[jimmycarter]

I got a old house I keep fixing it myself insurance don’t care they are out for there self. People ought to learn to fix there own stuff. I am retiring soon I’ll probably put a whole new roof on it

[dirge]

Please align those squares hanging on the wall behind you

[rsgabrys----]

solar panels are so right for the economics n so wrong for roof....water damage will cost much more than what you think your saving on electric....thanks4sharing

[chucksoik]

I hired J &G Exteriors in West Allis Wisconsin. They put on a new roof and didn't properly flash anything and did not install gutter aprons!! My roof leaks worse now than it did before the reroofing! You hire these people and you're not going to be happy with the result. FYI!

[eddiespagetti]

Ha ha yes Sears and home Depot used to sub out to junkies and drunk crews in BC, total filthy work. Most commonly cause of roof leaks is shady roofers. Crappy work. All 5 issues here plus many many more. Too many shady roofers

[Anders]

I got #6 cause: SEARS did your roof and it's leaking after 2 years.

[guitary]

Shingle life is like a prison sentence. It pretty much serves half the time.

[nottheone]

If sears did your roof no need to investigate the problem anymore 😂