Roof repairs Edwardsville homeowners ask about most
Most roof repairs around Edwardsville and Glen Carbon come down to a handful of failure points. Freeze-thaw cycles, summer heat and spring storms all take a toll on shingles and the metal and rubber components that seal the roof.
- Roof leaks — water stains on ceilings, drips in the attic or damp insulation.
- Damaged or missing shingles — blown off by wind, cracked, curled or lifted.
- Flashing issues — loose, rusted or poorly sealed metal around chimneys, walls, skylights and valleys.
- Pipe boots and vents — cracked rubber collars around plumbing vents are a frequent leak source.
- Storm damage — hail bruising, wind creasing and debris impact. See storm damage roof repair.
Warning signs to watch for
- Brown or yellow stains on ceilings or upper walls
- Shingle pieces or heavy granules in gutters and downspouts
- Daylight visible through attic boards
- Sagging areas on the roof line
- Peeling paint or mildew near the eaves
How our roof repair process works
1. Inspection. We look at the roof surface and, where accessible, the attic, tracing the water path back to its source — leaks often show up feet away from where water actually enters.
2. Explanation and estimate. You'll get a plain explanation of the cause, photos where helpful, and a written repair estimate.
3. Repair. Damaged materials are removed and replaced, and the area is sealed and integrated with the surrounding roof so water sheds properly.
4. Cleanup. Old materials and nails are cleared from the work area.
Repair or replace?
A repair is usually appropriate when damage is limited to one area and the roof still has meaningful life left. Replacement may be worth considering when the roof is near the end of its service life, leaks keep returning in different places, or damage is spread across multiple slopes. We'll give you an honest view either way — if replacement is the better value, our roof replacement page explains what's involved.
Just found a leak or storm damage?
- Move valuables and place a container under any drip.
- If a ceiling is bulging with water, keep clear of it.
- Don't climb onto a wet or damaged roof.
- Take photos of interior damage and anything visible from the ground.
- Request an inspection so the cause can be found before the next rain.
Materials and warranties
We install CertainTeed products.
For low-slope roofing, we install Flintlastic SA, an SBS modified bitumen system. Its warranty terms differ from residential shingle warranties and are confirmed per project.
For siding, we install American Legend vinyl siding.
CertainTeed's qualifying residential shingle lines carry a lifetime limited warranty from CertainTeed as the manufacturer. Coverage terms, exclusions and transferability are set by CertainTeed, not by us, and depend on the product line and how the roof is installed. We'll give you the specific warranty document for the products used on your roof before work starts.
10-year workmanship warranty
This covers the quality of the installation itself, separate from the manufacturer's product warranty.
We are insured.