The leak four other contractors missed
Nici Du Toit in Centurion had a roof that four other contractors had tended to. Since we were on it, there has not been one tiny leak, not even the size of a 10 cent coin.
That is the whole job: find the real entry point. Water runs along timbers and under tiles, so the stain is rarely where the leak is.
Then we put right what the leak spoiled. Damaged ceilings replaced, fascia boards re-secured.
Leak repairs can include:
- 01Leaks resolved at the source
- 02Damaged ceilings replaced
- 03Fascia boards re-secured
What's included
- 04Skylights waterproofed
- 05A professional maintenance schedule, so the roof stays in good order
Why patched leaks come back
A patch over the stain treats the symptom. Water travels. It runs along a timber, under a tile, through a cracked flashing, and shows up a metre from where it got in.
If nobody finds the real entry point, you're paying for the same leak twice.
Where leaks usually start
- Loose or rusted screwsOn a steel roof, every screw hole is a way in.
- Open laps and crossesWhere sheets or tiles overlap and the seal has gone.
- Cracked flashingsAt walls, chimneys, skylights and parapets.
- Ridges and valleysCracked ridge mortar, blocked or rusted valleys.
- Slipped or cracked tilesOne tile out of place is enough.
- Blocked guttersWater backs up under the roof edge instead of running off.
Roofs we've worked on
Leak repair questions
That is often why we get the call. One Centurion customer had four contractors before us. Since we were on the roof: not one tiny leak.
No. A patch over the stain treats the symptom. We trace the water back to where it gets in and fix that.
Yes. We replace damaged ceilings and re-secure fascia boards, so the job is finished properly.
It depends on the roof and the cause. The inspection is free and you get a quote before any work starts.
Book a free leak inspection
Tell us what is happening. We will get on the roof, find the cause and give you a quote.