Roofing service
Roof Repair in Lexington, KY
Most leaks are not the shingles. They are the flashing, the valley, or a penetration that was never sealed correctly. A repair is worth doing when the rest of the roof still has life in it.
Most residential roof repairs in Central Kentucky cost between $450 and $2,500 depending on the size of the damaged area and whether the decking underneath needs replacing. Spangler Roof Systems inspects the roof free of charge first, so you know whether a repair will actually solve the problem before you spend anything.
What we repair
We can repair any roofing issues. This will extend the life of your roof and keep it from deteriorating further. Our team at Spangler Roof Systems has the experience, and equipment to bring you the roofing solution you deserve.
- Active leaks and water staining on ceilings or in the attic
- Missing, cracked, curled or wind-lifted shingles
- Failed pipe boots — the single most common leak source on a Kentucky roof
- Step and counter flashing at walls, chimneys and dormers
- Valley metal that has rusted through or was never installed
- Ridge and hip cap damage after a wind event
- Nail pops and exposed fasteners
- Rotted fascia, soffit and decking at the eave
- Skylight and vent flashing
What roof repair costs
Most residential roof repairs in Central Kentucky cost between $450 and $2,500. A single pipe boot replacement or a small area of blown-off shingles sits at the low end. Rebuilding a valley, replacing rotted decking and flashing around a chimney, or working a steep or high roof sits at the high end.
One recent emergency repair — a heavy tree branch through the roof, with damaged shingles and plywood underlayer replaced — ran $1,250 to $2,000 and took under two hours.
The inspection that determines which of those you need is free. That order matters: a lot of money gets spent in this trade on repairs that were never going to fix the actual problem.
Repair, or replace?
Keeping your roof in great shape is important for more than one reason. Having our roofers regularly inspect your roof and take care of minor repairs will save you from more expensive repairs down the line and could possibly even keep the contents of your home or business safe.
We recommend having our roofers perform annual or bi-annual inspections of your entire roof to replace missing or broken shingles, to ensure the membrane is intact and keeping water and ice from seeping through.
As a rule of thumb: if the roof is under fifteen years old and the damage is confined to one area, repair it. If it is over twenty, the granules are gone, and you have had leaks in more than one place, you are paying to postpone a replacement rather than avoid one. We will tell you which situation you are in, in writing, and we will tell you when the answer is the cheaper one.
Where we provide roof repair
Spangler Roof Systems provides roof repair throughout Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky counties. Serving all of Kentucky.
FAQs
Roof Repair — questions we get asked
How much does it cost to fix a roof leak in Lexington?
Most roof leak repairs in the Lexington area cost between $450 and $2,500 depending on the source of the leak and whether the decking underneath has to be replaced. A failed pipe boot is at the low end; rebuilding a valley or chimney flashing is at the high end.
Can you repair just one section of my roof?
Yes. Sectional repairs are routine. The one caveat is colour: shingles weather, so a repair on a ten-year-old roof will not match perfectly even with the identical product. We use the closest available match and place it where it reads least.
How fast can you get out to look at a leak?
For an active leak, the emergency crew is available 24/7 and typically arrives within the hour. For a non-urgent repair, we usually inspect within a few business days.
Does homeowners insurance cover a roof repair?
It covers sudden damage from a covered event — hail, wind, a fallen limb. It does not cover wear, age or deferred maintenance. If the cause looks like a covered event, we document it and help you file.
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