Roof Leaking? Follow These Steps To Avoid Further Damage
Let’s say you’ve had an awful rainstorm, especially here in Australia where the weather is so unpredictable, and your roof begins to leak. Some homeowners’ instinct is to panic, while others put off the repair completely! In this article, our roofing experts provide some key tips to help you safely and efficiently manage the situation and minimise any potential damage.
Table of contents:
- What’s the first thing I should do after detecting a leak?
- Is a leaking roof an emergency?
- How can roofing contractors help?
What’s the first thing I should do after detecting a leak?
1. If there is an active drip, place a container or bucket underneath to catch the leaking water, preventing it from causing water damage to your floor. If you’re worried about the water splashing out of your bucket, place some spare cloths inside.
2. If the leak is over a bed, or furniture, it’s best to move it away from the leak to avoid damage to your belongings.
3. This third piece of advice may seem like a scary and unwise one, but if you do it correctly, you’ll be saving yourself more damage to the ceiling. If you see a sagging bulge hanging from your ceiling, it is a sign that water is piling up in that spot. So, to avoid it erupting, use a screwdriver to slowly puncture the lowest point of the sagging area, and put a bucket underneath it to catch any water.
Is a leaking roof an emergency?
Leaking roof repairs that are put off will cause further damage that could lead to a costly roof replacement. So, after moving any furniture and putting a bucket underneath the leak, the next step is to immediately call a roofing professional.
You’ll be pleased to know that roofing companies often provide 24/7 emergency services which will stop the damage from increasing and get your home back to a liveable and comfortable condition. If you're in the Townsville area, call us on 07 4779 7722 as soon as possible after detecting the leak.
How can roofing contractors help?
Catch the bigger problem sooner
While inexperienced individuals can mitigate the damage from a roof leak in the short term, the only way to truly repair a leak and prevent long-term damage is with professional materials and application.
Some roof problems such as sodden shingles and rotten beams are not as visible as leaks and may be missed by an inexperienced individual. This could lead to severe erasure of the roof, which will be more expensive to repair.
Offer inspection
By inspecting your roof, the expert roofing contractor will both assess the damage and explain the reasons your roof leaked to prevent it from happening again in the future.
Give you a range of maintenance recommendations
Roofing contractors can give you helpful tips and advice to maintain your roof for as long as possible as happy customers are at the forefront of their services.
To discuss what to do if your roof is leaking, or if you’d like to leave it to our professional and friendly team at Top to Bottom Plumbing, feel free to contact us on 07 4779 7722 or, alternatively, send us an email at admin@toptobottomplumbingqld.com.au to a get a free, no-obligation quote.
