A leaky roof may seem like a disaster, but it’s a surprisingly common occurrence, and it usually doesn’t indicate that the whole roof is in need of replacing. In most cases, it just means that you have a spot in the shingles that is either worn away or gathers water for some reason. If you’re lucky, fixing the problem will be relatively simple. In more dire circumstances, you may have to consider bringing in a professional to make the fix.


Shingle roofs

If you have a shingle roof, the fix should be pretty easy. Climb a ladder to inspect the area above where the leak is, and the problem will probably be immediately apparent. If you have a shingle that is curled back, for example, you can use roof cement to put it back into place. If you have a broken or missing shingle, you can replace it with a new one.

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