ROOF LEAK REPAIR · AUSTIN, ROUND ROCK & CENTRAL TEXAS
Find the Leak. Fix the Source. Keep It Dry.
A stain that keeps growing. A drip that only shows up when the wind blows from one direction. A leak that came back after someone already “fixed” it. Roof leaks are frustrating because the water rarely comes in where you see it.
Texas Specialty Roofing provides roof leak repair in Austin, Round Rock and across Central Texas. We check the roof and the attic to trace the water to where it actually gets in, show you photos of the part that failed, and give you a written price before any work starts. Then we replace what failed instead of covering it with sealant.
BBB Accredited
Local and accountable.
TAMKO Pro Platinum
Manufacturer-certified.
Fully Insured
Protection for your home.
Every Roof Type
Shingle, metal, tile, flat.
Water Coming In Right Now?
Move what you can, catch the drip, and stay off the roof. Call us and we’ll get out as quickly as we can to stop the water with a tarp or temporary repair, then make the permanent fix.
Where Roof Leaks Usually Start
Water gets in at a handful of weak points. Here’s what each one looks like from inside your home, and what we check on the roof.
Pipe Boots and Vents
A slow leak or stain near a bathroom, kitchen or water heater vent. Texas sun cracks the rubber collar around plumbing pipes, and vent flashing loses its seal. We replace the boot or reflash the vent.
Chimneys and Skylights
A stain on the ceiling or wall beside a chimney or skylight. Step and counter flashing that was caulked instead of layered lets water run behind it. We rebuild the flashing so it sheds water.
Roof-to-Wall Joints
Water marks below a second-story wall, dormer or stucco wall. Short step flashing and missing kick-out flashing are common causes. We open the area, add the missing flashing and seal it properly.
Valleys
A leak where two roof slopes meet, often worse in heavy rain. Leaves dam water in the valley, and worn valley metal or badly cut shingles let it in. We clear it, then repair the valley lining.
Wind-Driven Rain
A leak only in storms from one direction. Wind pushes water under lifted shingles, ridge caps and edge metal. We reseal or replace what lifted.
Metal Roof Fasteners and Seams
Leaks along screw lines, at trim, or where panels meet a wall. Exposed-fastener roofs lose washer seals as screws back out; standing seam roofs usually leak at flashing. We repair them with compatible materials.
Shingles aging early or a hot, damp attic? Not every attic moisture problem is a roof leak. Some come from poor airflow or bath fans vented into the attic. We check and tell you which it is. See attic ventilation.
Signs of a Roof Leak
Call for an inspection if you notice any of these:
- Ceiling stains that grow or darken after rain
- Bubbling or peeling paint on walls or ceilings
- Damp or matted insulation in the attic
- A musty smell in an upstairs room or closet
- Drips around light fixtures, vents or ceiling fans
- Daylight through the roof decking in the attic
- A leak that returns in the same spot after a repair
If it’s safe to get into your attic, take a flashlight up after a rain. Wet wood, dark trails along rafters and damp insulation help us find the source faster. Please stay off the roof.
How We Find the Source of a Roof Leak
A leak repair only works if it fixes the place where water gets in. Patching the spot above the stain is the most common reason a leak comes back, so we trace it first.
We start in the attic
Water trails, wet decking, rusted nails and daylight show where water is moving. The opening is often several feet uphill from the stain.
Then we check the roof
We look at every flashing, penetration, valley and shingle along that path, and photograph what we find.
We ask when it leaks
A leak in every rain points somewhere different than one that only shows up in wind-driven storms.
We replace what failed
Caulk breaks down in Texas heat. We replace the boot, flashing, shingles or fasteners that failed.
Leak only after a hard rain? Read roof leaking after heavy rain. Someone will need to let us into the attic.
How a Roof Leak Repair Works
Clear answers and a clean job, from the first call to the final walkthrough.
01
Tell Us Where It Leaks
Call or send the form. Photos of the stain, and when it leaks, help.
02
Free Leak Inspection
We check the attic and the roof to trace the water to its source.
03
Photo Report and Written Price
You get photos of what we found, a plain explanation, and a written price before any work starts.
04
The Repair
We replace the part that failed and check the decking underneath.
05
Clean Up and Walk Through
We clean up, then walk you through the finished repair with photos.
Leak Repair for Every Type of Roof
Where a roof leaks depends on what it’s made of. A fix that works on shingles can crack tile or corrode metal.
Asphalt Shingle
Most shingle leaks are at pipe boots, flashing, valleys and lifted shingles. We replace the failed piece and match color and profile as closely as we can.
Standing Seam Metal
Panels rarely leak; flashing, penetrations, trim and ridge do. We repair them with compatible metal and sealants that won’t corrode the panels.
Other Metal Roofs
Exposed-fastener roofs leak along screw lines as washers dry out. We replace worn fasteners and washers and reset loose trim.
Clay and Concrete Tile
Tile sheds most of the water; the underlayment underneath keeps the rest out. A leaking tile roof usually means worn underlayment, so we check it, not just the tile.
Slate
Slate leaks usually start at flashing or a broken or slipped slate. We replace slates with matching stone and repair flashing without walking on the field.
Synthetic Slate and Shake
Repairs depend on the product line. We identify it and use matching pieces.
Cedar shake repairs are covered on Cedar Shake Roofing, and flat and low-slope roofs on flat roof repair and replacement.
Why Roofs Leak in Central Texas
Our weather is hard on the parts of a roof that keep water out.
Hail
Hail cracks vents and bruises shingles, which may not leak until months later.
Wind
Gusts break shingle seals, then wind-driven rain pushes water underneath.
Heat and Sun
Long summers dry out rubber pipe boots, sealants and shingles faster than in milder climates.
Heavy Rain
Sudden downpours find weak flashing and clogged valleys that light rain never tests.
We serve Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander and the rest of our Central Texas service area, from our offices in Round Rock and San Antonio.
Why Homeowners Call Us for Roof Leaks
- We find the source. Roof and attic, not just the spot above the stain.
- You see what we see. A photo report of everything we find, in plain language.
- We fix the part that failed. Not another layer of caulk.
- Every roof type. Shingle, standing seam, metal tile, clay and concrete tile, slate, cedar and synthetic.
- Backed by a warranty. 10-year workmanship warranty on shingle work and 25 years on metal, plus the manufacturer’s material warranty.
- Accountable. BBB Accredited, TAMKO Pro Platinum certified, fully insured, with 45+ years of combined experience.
Roof Leak Repair Work, Up Close
Real photos from leak inspections and repairs on Central Texas roofs.
Sometimes the right fix is one section, not the whole roof. On a commercial building in Burnet, we replaced only the leaking flat section. See all our projects.
GET IT CHECKED
Schedule a Free Leak Inspection
Tell us where the water shows up and when it leaks. We’ll reach out to schedule an inspection, then send you photos of what we find and a written price before any work starts.
- Free, no-obligation inspection
- Roof and attic checked
- Photo report of what we find
- Leaking now? Call 512-271-6893
Roof Leak Repair: Common Questions
How do you find where a roof leak is coming from?
We start in the attic and follow water trails, wet decking and stains uphill to where the water enters, then check the flashing, penetrations, valleys and shingles above it. We photograph what we find so you can see it too.
Why does my roof only leak in some storms?
Leaks that show up only in wind-driven rain usually come from lifted shingles, ridge caps, edge metal or wall flashing that lets water in when rain hits from one direction. A leak in every rain more often points to a cracked pipe boot, a worn valley or failed flashing.
Can a roof leak be fixed without replacing the roof?
Usually, yes. Most leaks come from one failed part, such as a pipe boot, a flashing detail or a few damaged shingles. If the rest of the roof is sound, a repair is the right call. We’ll tell you if it isn’t.
Is caulk or sealant a permanent fix for a roof leak?
Rarely. Caulk and roof cement break down in Texas heat and often just move the leak. We use sealant where it’s meant to go and replace the failed boot, flashing or shingles.
How soon should a roof leak be repaired?
As soon as you can. Even a small leak can soak insulation and decking and lead to mold or rot. If water is coming in now, call us and we’ll stop the water first, then make the permanent repair. See emergency roof repair.
Why did my roof leak come back after it was repaired?
Most often because the earlier repair patched the spot above the stain instead of the entry point, or covered a failed part with sealant. We trace the leak again from the attic and show you what we find.
Will insurance pay for a roof leak repair?
If a covered event like hail or wind caused the leak, it may. Leaks from age and wear usually aren’t covered. We document what we find with photos and work with all insurance companies. See roof insurance claims.
What affects the cost of a roof leak repair?
What failed, how hard it is to reach, the roof type and pitch, and whether wet decking needs replacing. A pipe boot is a very different job from rebuilding chimney flashing. The inspection is free, and you get a written price before work starts.
Have a Roof Leak? Let’s Find Where It Starts.
We’ll inspect your roof and attic for free, show you the source with photos, and give you a written price before any work starts.