Roof Leaks in Heavy Rain

While we are lucky and blessed to live in the wonderful climate San Diego has to offer, there are heavy rains that come throughout the year and can cause significant damage to your home or property. We may often assume everything is fine with our roof until the rains come and it is quickly exposed if there are underlying issues you weren't aware of. If your home has suffered from a roof leak due to heavy rains, or debris has cracked the tiles, or high winds broken the shingles on your roof, call the roofing contractors at Tim Walford Roofing! WIth over 4 decades experience in the roofing industry, we can get to your property quickly, assess the situation, provide you an estimate, and get to work to repar any issues you may be experiencing.

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Causes of Roof Leaks in Heavy Rain

Roof leaks can occur for various reasons, but they become particularly problematic during heavy rain.

Common causes include:

Damaged or Missing Shingles

While San Diego traditionally has a wonderful climate, we do occasionally get heavy rains. After a heavy rain you may start to notice missing or damaged shingles, this requires fast attention. The relentless assault of heavy rain can quickly exploit small issues in your roof, potentially leading to infiltration that can cause chaos on your home’s interior. Missing shingles are an open invitation to water intrusion, while damaged ones can compromise your overall roof. Timely identification and repair of these issues is important to prevent further water damage. Structural deteriorations can escalate the overall roof repair costs so they need to be addressed quickly.

Cracked or Damaged Flashing

Heavy rain can quickly expose issues with your roof’s flashing component. Flashing has an important role in preventing water from infiltrating into vulnerable areas of your roof including joints and seams. Prolonged exposure to heavy rain can increase even minor flashing problems, potentially leading to leaks, water damage, and compromised structural integrity. Tim Walford Roofing provides timely roof repair services to assess the extent of flashing damage, replace or repair affected areas, and maintain your roof’s resilience against future heavy rainfall. Flashing is installed around joints in the roof to allow water to flow off the roof and prevent water intrusion. If the flashing is damaged will lead to roof leaks.

Clogged Gutters

When heavy rains come to the San Diego region, the structural integrity of your home faces a critical test, bringing into sharp focus the significance of regular roof maintenance. One of the most common issues that comes about during this type of weather is clogged gutters. As rain comes down, leaves, debris, and dirt accumulate in gutters over time creating potential dams that obstruct the smooth flow of water off your property. This obstruction places pressure on the roof and risks water infiltration into the home’s foundation, ultimately making a point the urgent need for fast and proper roof repair and the unblocking of clogged gutters.

Poor Roof Ventilation

When heavy rainfalls occur, roofs already struggling with inadequate ventilation face an increased risk of damage. In such conditions, excess moisture becomes trapped within the attic or roof space, potentially leading to mold growth, wood rot, and compromised structural integrity. The absence of proper ventilation not only puts further strain on your roof’s durability, but also can lead to leaks and subsequent water damage during heavy downpours.

Identifying Roof Leaks

Before a leak is addressed, we first need need to identify the source. Some signs that you may have a roof leak include:

a. Water stains on ceilings or walls
b. Damp or moldy insulation in your attic
c. Wet spots on your attic floor
d. Dripping water during heavy rain

Why Tim Walford Roofing?

Affordable Prices

Unlike our competitors, we keep our team small without the overhead of large offices and a fleet of trucks. This allows us to pass on those cost-savings to our clients while delivering the exact same professional work. We are often called to come fix a problem or replace roofing that was done and find out that it cost the client far more than it should have at the beginning. We remain committed to affordable roofing prices for our clients and have worked hard to earn a reputation saving our clients thousands of dollars for their roofing needs. This is why we also provide upfront pricing that is clear to you so your property doesn’t get a bill at the end that was unexpected.

Licensed and Insured

Tim Walford Roofing is licensed and insured with the State of California. This means you and your commercial property are protected should any incidents happen on your property. What many property owners and managers don’t realize is that if an accident should happen on your property with an unlicensed contractor, you are held liable for any injuries and damages. As a licensed roofing contractor, we want to make sure both our clients and employees are safe and protected.

Local Owned with Roof Coating Experience

We keep our team of roofing contractors small, but every one of us has over 30 years’ experience and we combine this to make sure our clients have the best solution for their roofing needs. We have extensive experience in providing roof coating solutions for clients throughout Mission Valley and the greater San Diego area. Our team is not a “fly-by-night” company, we have worked hard to earn a reputation as a trusted commercial roofing contractor, which is why we have numerous repeat clients that know they can rely on us to provide affordable roofing services, including roof coating.

About Tim Walford Roofing

Tim Walford Roofing is a full-service team of roofing contractors serving homeowners and commercial properties throughout San Diego with their roofing needs. No matter if it's a new roof, a roof repair, skylight repair, commercial roof needs, or roof coating, our team of experienced professionals has over 4 decades in business. Licensed and insured in the state of California.