How to Spot Roof Damage Before It Becomes an Emergency

Damaged shingles that started as a loose nail and now has turned into a much bigger financial problem to fix.

A roof leak doesn’t usually show up as a dramatic drip during a thunderstorm. More often, it starts as something small a nail popped loose, a lifted shingle, a deteriorated vent boot. These issues can go unnoticed for months until one bad rainstorm turns your drywall into mush.

Here’s a checklist of red flags that indicate roof trouble or Roof Damage:

• Water spots on ceilings or walls

• Paint bubbling or peeling near the ceiling

• Shingles in your yard or gutters

• Rust around chimneys, vent pipes, or flashing

• Interior rooms feeling extra humid

• Increased energy bills due to compromised insulation

At Dan The Shingle Man Roofing, we offer same-day service for minor roof repairs and next-day scheduling for inspections. We’ll also document everything we find so you can make informed decisions and have backup if you need to file a claim.

Don’t ignore what your roof is trying to tell you. A quick repair today could save you from major headaches tomorrow.