Roof Leak Repair & Troubleshooting
Water where it shouldn’t be? Use the quick DIY steps below to limit damage, then book our **pro leak diagnosis**. We fix leaks at skylights, chimneys, flashings, valleys, vents, shingles/tiles, and flat roofs across Escondido, North County San Diego, and Temecula.
5-Minute DIY Leak Triage (Stay Safe & Off the Roof)
1) Protect the area
- Move furniture and electronics. Place a bucket under drips; use a towel as a splash guard.
- If water is near a light/ceiling fan, turn that circuit off at the breaker.
2) Note when it leaks
During hard rain? After wind? Only when sprinklers hit a wall? Timing helps pinpoint the source.
3) Look for inside clues
- Mark the ceiling stain edge with painter’s tape and date it.
- If safe, peek in the attic with a flashlight—look for wet decking or trails (no roof walking).
4) Check outside from the ground
- Focus on walls & transitions: skylights, chimneys, wall flashings, valleys, vents, and where roof meets gutters.
- Note any missing shingles/tiles or debris piled in valleys/gutters.
5) Take & send clear photos
See “Best Photos to Send” below. Photos often let us prep parts and fix faster.
Common Leak Sources We Fix
Skylights & Curbs
Failed curb flashing, old gaskets, or cracked lenses. We reseal, re-flash, or replace curb-mounted units.
Wall/Chimney Flashings
Counterflashing gaps and dried sealants create wind-driven leaks at stucco/siding transitions.
Valleys & Transitions
Debris dams and mis-aligned tiles/shingles push water sideways under laps.
Roof Vents & Pipes
UV-cracked flashings and boots let water track along pipes into the attic.
Missing/Lifted Shingles & Tiles
Wind or foot traffic can break fasteners and expose underlayment.
Flat Roof Details
Seams, ponding zones, and terminations at walls/scuppers need membrane-specific repairs.
Our Leak Diagnosis & Repair Process
1) Interview & Photo Review
We match your leak timing and photos to roof geometry.
2) On-Roof Diagnosis
Systematic check of flashings, penetrations, valleys, and suspect planes.
3) Targeted Repair
Sealant refresh, re-flash details, reset tiles/shingles, replace failed parts.
4) Proof & Photos
We document the fix and flag any future-risk areas.
Real-estate transactions: reports/inspections are paid services—see note near the form.
Best Photos to Send (Helps Us Fix Faster)
- ✓ The ceiling stain (close + wide)
- ✓ Outside area directly above the stain
- ✓ Any nearby skylight, chimney, wall, or vent
- ✓ Valley or gutter transition in that area
- ✓ Overall roof photo from the street
Service Areas
North County San Diego, Temecula Valley, the rest of San Diego County, and nearby Southern California communities.
1) North County San Diego
Escondido • Carlsbad • San Marcos • Encinitas • Vista • Oceanside • Poway • Rancho Bernardo
- Escondido 92025–92029
- Carlsbad 92008–92011
- San Marcos 92069–92078
- Encinitas 92024
- Vista 92081–92084
- Oceanside 92054–92057
- Poway 92064
- Rancho Bernardo 92127–92128
See more North County ZIPs
Rancho Peñasquitos 92129 • Fallbrook 92028 • Solana Beach 92075 • Del Mar 92014 • La Costa 92009
2) Temecula Valley
Temecula • Murrieta • Menifee • Wildomar • Lake Elsinore
- Temecula 92590–92592
- Murrieta 92562–92563
- Menifee 92584
- Wildomar 92595
- Lake Elsinore 92530–92532
3) Greater San Diego County
Coastal, inland, and metro neighborhoods.
- San Diego
- La Jolla
- Scripps Ranch
- Chula Vista
- La Mesa
- El Cajon
4) Southern California
Select nearby communities by request.
- Orange County (by request)
- Riverside County (by request)
*Free estimates exclude real-estate transaction inspections/reports. If you’re buying/selling or an agent, ask about our paid inspection/report options.