Roof Repairs & Leaks in Port Alberni

Finding the source of a leak

Water often travels far from where it leaks in before showing up on your ceiling. We start by checking your chimney flashing, vent boots, valleys and roof joints. We inspect your attic space when access is clear. Water stains on the underside of your roof deck usually lead us straight to the leak. Once we find the source, we explain what we found before we do any repair work.

Common repairs we handle

Most leaks in Port Alberni stem from a few regular troubles. We usually find cracked vent boots, loose flashing, missing shingles or jammed valleys. If your gutters are overflowing and pushing water back up under the shingles at the eave, we can address that as part of the same visit. For roofs with damage across a larger area, like after a windstorm, we'll tell you whether a repair makes sense or you're better off with a full re-roof.

How we handle a roof repair

1. 1

   Inspection — we check your roof surface and climb into your attic when possible so we can trace the leak to its exact source.

2. 2

   Diagnosis — we show you what we found and explain the repair options before starting any work.

3. 3

   Repair — we fix the flashing, vent boot, shingles or decking causing the leak.

4. 4

   Follow-up check — we check the repaired area and the surrounding roof to make sure nothing else needs attention.

What does Port Alberni's climate mean for this job?

Heavy wind drives rain right into small gaps on your roof. That usually means a cracked vent boot, loose flashing or a lifted shingle tab. Sideways rain pushes water straight under shingle tabs that would normally shed a heavy downpour. Homes near Sproat Lake and Cherry Creek sit under heavy tree cover. We look for branch scrapes and trapped debris whenever you call us about a leak. Catching a small leak early is usually a lot less work than waiting until it shows up on the ceiling.

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