Roof Repair Services in Washington County, PA

A single damaged shingle, flashing pulled away from a chimney or an ice dam stain that showed up last winter: small roof problems in southwestern Pennsylvania rarely stay small. Freeze and thaw keep working on every gap until water finds a way in.

Rail Roofing Group repairs roofs for homeowners and commercial property owners across Washington County. The repair starts by finding where the water actually gets in, which is often not where the stain on the ceiling is.

Common roof repairs we handle

• Leaks traced to the source and sealed, with the damaged area repaired
• Missing, cracked or curling shingles replaced to match
• Flashing repaired or replaced around chimneys, valleys, vents and skylights
• Soffit, fascia and drip edge repairs
• Damage left behind by ice dams
• Sagging sections and damaged decking
• Ventilation problems that cause moisture in the attic

Why the leak is rarely where the stain is

Water that gets under a shingle can run along the underlayment or a rafter for several feet before it drips onto the ceiling. A stain in the middle of a room can start at a chimney, a vent boot or a valley on a different part of the roof.

That is why a good repair begins in the attic and on the roof, not at the ceiling. Patching the spot above the stain without finding the entry point is the most common reason a leak comes back.

Repair now or wait?

Waiting usually costs more. Water that gets past the shingles soaks the deck, the insulation and the drywall, and wet wood in a cold attic is where rot and mold start. A missing shingle in the fall becomes an ice dam problem in January.

If water is coming in right now, call us and say so. An active leak is handled by a person on our team, not put on the normal schedule.

When a repair is not enough

Sometimes the inspection shows the problem is not one spot but the whole roof: worn shingles on every slope, a deck that has been wet for a long time or leaks in several places. In that case we will tell you a repair is likely to be followed by another, and explain your replacement and reroofing options so you can decide.

How it works

1. 1
   Tell us what you see. A stain, a drip, missing shingles after wind. Call or send the form with your address.
2. 2
   Find the source. We inspect the roof and the attic to find where water actually gets in.
3. 3
   Written estimate. You get the repair in writing before any work starts.
4. 4
   Repair. The damaged materials are replaced and sealed, matched as closely as possible to the existing roof.
5. 5
   Check. We clean up and confirm the area is sound.

Roof Repair: common questions

Can you repair just part of my roof?

Yes. If the rest of the roof is in good condition, we repair only the damaged area. We tell you if the inspection shows the problem is wider than that.

Why does my roof leak only when it rains hard or snow melts?

Heavy rain and melting snow push more water across the roof, so small gaps at flashing, vents or valleys start to leak. Ice dams at the eaves can also force meltwater under the shingles. These leaks are worth fixing before the next storm.

Will the new shingles match my roof?

We match the color and style as closely as available materials allow. Shingles fade over time, so a repair on an older roof can look slightly different at first.

How much does a roof repair cost?

It depends on what is damaged and how much. After the inspection you get a free written estimate for the repair, before any work begins.

What should I do if water is coming in right now?

Move valuables and electronics away from the water, put a bucket under the drip, stay off the roof and call (412) 245-0908. Tell us it is an active leak so a person on our team can take it right away.

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We serve all of Washington County, PA from our office in Venetia.