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Roof leak repair in Carrollton, GA
Water on the ceiling or shingles in the yard? Call 770-880-6549. Justin or Jacob comes out the same day or the next, finds where the water gets in and gives you one price to fix it.
- 4.9
- stars on 9 Google reviews
- Same or next day
- we come look, free
- Days and after 5
- Justin and Jacob answer
- 5-year
- workmanship warranty
01Where is it leaking?
Most leaks start in one of six places
A roof rarely leaks in the middle of the shingles, because water gets in where something comes through the roof or where two surfaces meet. Here are the six places we look first on every leak call, marked on one of our finished roofs.
- 1
Pipe boots and roof vents
The rubber boot that seals a pipe cracks in the sun after some years. Water then runs down the outside of the pipe and drips into the attic below.
- 2
The ridge vent
Wind-driven rain can get under a ridge vent that was nailed short or has lifted. It is usually reset or replaced in place without touching the rest of the roof.
- 3
Valleys
A valley carries more water than any other part of the roof, so a leak there can be one worn spot or a sign the whole roof is near the end, so we look at both.
- 4
Where the roof meets a wall
Step flashing tucks under the siding where a roof runs into a wall. When a piece is missing or bent, water gets behind it and shows up inside the wall.
- 5
Edges and drip edge
Along the eaves and rakes, missing drip edge lets water curl back under the shingles. Over a few years that water rots the board behind the gutter and the edge above it.
- 6
The open field, after wind
Missing or creased shingles let water reach the decking underneath. A few is a quick repair, but damage across the whole roof can mean an insurance claim.
02The job
Most leaks are one spot, and we fix that spot
Most leaks we find around Carrollton start at one pipe boot, one run of flashing or a few shingles the wind pulled loose. A repair in that one place is usually the honest answer, and it usually costs far less than a replacement.
We show you exactly what we found and give you one price for the repair before anything starts. If the leak turns out to be the roof telling you it is done, we tell you that plainly, and the choice stays yours.
- Who comes out
- Justin or Jacob
- The quote
- Free, in person
03A leak, step by step
What to do the day you find a leak
- 01
Catch the water
Put a bucket under the drip with a towel in it to keep the splash down. Then move rugs, furniture and anything else you can out of the way of the water.
- 02
Look from the ground
Check the yard for shingles and the roof line for anything lifted. Stay off the roof itself, because wet shingles are dangerous.
- 03
Call us
770-880-6549Justin or Jacob comes out the same day or the next, gets on the roof and finds where it starts.
- 04
See what we find
You see the spot, in photos or from the ladder, and hear plainly what it needs and why.
- 05
One price, then the fix
You get one price for the job and nothing starts until you say yes, and the work carries our 5-year workmanship warranty.
04Fix or replace
Fix the leak, or plan a new roof? We tell you which, and why.
A finished roof: we start with the leakWhen the roof around the leak is sound
- The shingles around the leak lie flat and still have their grit
- The leak traces back to one pipe, one wall or one chimney
- Nothing feels soft underfoot anywhere when we walk the whole roof
What it takes
The bad spot fixed in place, and a plain word on what to keep an eye on.
When the leak is the roof telling you it is done
- Curling, cracked or bare shingles showing up on every side of the roof
- Soft spots in the decking underneath the shingles in more than one place
- An old patch that keeps failing again after every summer storm
What it takes
A new roof, tear-off to cleanup, in 1 to 2 days for most homes.
A repair costs less than a new roof, so we start there when it is the honest answer, and the choice stays yours.
05Repair types
The repairs we make most
01
A cracked pipe boot
What it usually takesA new boot, sealed into the shingles
The old rubber boot comes off the pipe and a replacement goes on, with the shingles around it lifted and set back down. It is one of the smallest repairs we make, and one of the most common on roofs around Carrollton.
02
Flashing at a wall or chimney
What it usually takesThe flashing reset or replaced, then sealed
Loose or bent flashing lets water run behind the siding or down the chimney. The shingles along the joint come up so the metal is fixed underneath, not caulked over from the top.
03
Shingles lost to wind
What it usually takesMatching shingles slipped in and sealed
Replacement shingles go in where the old ones tore, sealed down so the next wind cannot lift them. Matching an older roof is usually close but rarely perfect, and we tell you how close before we start.
06The quote
What changes the quote on a repair?
One price for the repair before any work starts, and nothing starts until you say yes.
A repair is quoted on what we find on your roof, not on a list, and these four things usually move the number most.
770-880-6549Whether the shingles are still made
Shingles that are still sold in the same color make a repair simple and hard to spot. An older roof may need a close match instead, and we show you how close it will be.
How many boards are soft
A leak caught early usually means dry decking and a quick repair. A leak that ran for months can mean soft decking to replace, and the count shows once the shingles are up.
More than one leak point
Two or three leak spots on one roof add up, and they can also be a sign the roof is near the end, which we tell you plainly before you decide on anything.
07Reviews
What homeowners say about the work
Mr. Hulsey did some work for me. His work was exceptional. He met the timeline and he stayed within budget. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for reliable and high quality construction work.
Real local family business. Honest and Great work on my deck repair. Over and above what was expected. Nice to call and have the people that do the work to give you the price.
Hulsey Construction did an amazing job on my project! Their team was professional, efficient, and their craftsmanship really shows. The process was smooth, communication was great, and the results exceeded my expectations. If you need quality work done right, I highly recommend them!
4.9On 9 Google reviews
Roof repairs across West Georgia
- Carrollton
- Villa Rica
- Douglasville
- Newnan
- Temple
- Bowdon
- Bremen
- and nearby
08Storm season
Storm season on West Georgia roofs
Most of our repair calls come in after the spring and summer storms that roll across Carroll and Douglas counties, when wind lifts tabs and limbs from the pines and oaks around houses in Villa Rica, Temple and Bremen land on the roof. A small leak caught in a day or two usually stays a small repair.
Wind along the edges
Shingles at the rakes, eaves and ridge take the most wind in a summer storm. A few lifted tabs caught early are usually a quick repair that keeps the ceiling dry.
Limbs and branches
A falling limb can crack shingles or punch straight through the decking under them. Leave it where it landed and let us look before anyone tries to move it.
Gutters full after the storm
Leaves and needles washed into the gutters hold water at the edge of the roof after a storm, and that water can back up under the first row of shingles and into the eaves.
About 50 miles around Carrollton
- Carrollton
- Villa Rica
- Douglasville
- Newnan
- Temple
- Bowdon
- Bremen
- and nearby
09Who comes out
Who comes out, and what backs it
Justin and Jacob HulseyFather and son, started in 1989
Justin or Jacob comes out the same day you call or the next, and one of them is the person on the ladder finding the leak. Hulsey Construction is the two of them and our own crew, started by Justin in 1989.
5-year workmanship warranty
Our repairs carry a 5-year workmanship warranty, which covers the way the repair was made. If the spot we fixed leaks again because of how we fixed it, that is ours to come back to.
Insurance claims
When a storm did the damage, we work with your insurance company and the adjuster and show you what we find on the roof. What your policy pays is between you and your insurance company, not us.
You see what we see
We show you the spot, from the ladder or in photos, and explain what it needs. Nothing starts until you have seen it and said yes to the price.
10Questions
Roof repair questions, answered
Plain answers to what homeowners ask us when the roof starts leaking, from insurance claims to how fast we can come out.
Often, yes, when the trouble is in one place like a pipe boot or a run of flashing. If the whole roof is worn out we tell you that too, and the choice stays yours.
Usually the same day you call or the next day, though after a big storm the phone gets busy, so call early. If we are up on a roof when you call, we call you back as soon as we are down.
No. The quote is free, and we give it in person, usually the same day you call or the next day. Justin or Jacob gets on the roof, finds where the water starts and gives you one price to fix it.
Yes. Our repairs carry the same 5-year workmanship warranty as our new roofs, and it covers the way the repair was made. If the spot we repaired leaks again because of our workmanship, we come back to it.
Carrollton and West Georgia, about 50 miles out, including Villa Rica, Douglasville, Newnan, Temple, Bowdon and Bremen. After a storm we work through the calls in the order they come in, so call early.
