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Roof Repair in Pontiac, MI found and fixed right
A stain spreading on the ceiling, a drip by the chimney or shingles in the yard after a windy night. We find where the water is getting into your Pontiac home, fix it properly and show you photos of the repair.
- Free roof inspection
- Leak source tracked down
- Photos of every repair
- Owner walks the job
Free roof inspection & estimate
Pontiac homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Older Pontiac roofs leak in predictable places
On the older homes around downtown Pontiac, the leak usually isn’t a missing shingle in the middle of the roof. It is the brick chimney with counterflashing that was sealed over with tar years ago, the dormer where the side walls meet the roof, or the valley between two steep gables where ice has been backing up every winter.
The post-war bungalows and ranches have their own weak spots: cracked rubber pipe boots, old metal vents, and roofs that were covered with a second layer of shingles, which hides soft decking and makes a leak harder to trace. When water gets under two layers, it can travel a long way before it shows up on a ceiling.
We look from the attic and from the roof, find the real entry point and photograph it. Then we repair it the right way: new flashing instead of more tar, new boots, matched shingles and sealed nail lines. If the photos show the roof is near the end of its life, we tell you, so you can compare a repair with a rejuvenation or a replacement.
Common roof repairs in Pontiac
Michigan weather finds the weak spots. These are the problems we fix most often.
Roof leaks
We trace water back to where it enters, not where it drips, and seal the source.
Missing or lifted shingles
Wind breaks the seal on older tabs. We replace them and match the existing roof as closely as possible.
Flashing repair
Chimney, wall and skylight flashing that has pulled loose or rusted through is reset or replaced.
Pipe boots & vents
Rubber boots around plumbing vents crack in the sun and let water run down the pipe.
Ice dam damage
Ice backing up under the shingles at the eaves can soak the decking and ceilings below.
Storm damage
Hail bruises and wind creases are documented with photos and repaired or scoped for your adjuster.
When a repair is the right call
A repair makes sense when the damage is isolated and the rest of the roof is sound. A handful of missing shingles, one leaking boot or a section of flashing does not mean you need a new roof.
When shingles are curling, cracking and shedding granules across the whole roof, or the decking is soft in several places, repairs start chasing problems. At that point replacement usually costs less over time. If the shingles are drying out but still sound, roof rejuvenation may add years before you need either.
We give you the honest answer, with photos, and a written estimate for the options that fit your roof.
| Situation | Repair | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Damagewhere it is | One area | Across the roof |
| Shinglesoverall condition | Sound, sealed | Curling, brittle |
| Deckingunder the shingles | Solid | Soft or rotted |
| Leakshistory | One source | Repeated, many spots |
| Costwhat drives it | Area and access | Size, layers, pitch |
Roof repair without the guesswork
You see what we see before any work starts, and after it is done.
Inspect & trace
We check the roof and, where needed, the attic to find where water is actually getting in.
- Shingles, flashing, vents
- Attic check where needed
- Photos of the problem
Explain & estimate
You get the photos, a plain explanation and a written estimate for the repair.
- Free written estimate
- Repair vs. replace honesty
- No pressure
Repair & show
We make the repair, clean up and show you photos of the finished work.
- Photos of the fix
- Debris cleaned up
- Briefing when we finish
Hail or wind damage?
We document storm damage with photos and a scope you can give your insurance adjuster.
More ways to protect your roof
When a repair is not the whole answer.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and a new Owens Corning shingle system, with the yard protected and cleaned up every day.
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Roof Rejuvenation
A bio-based treatment that restores aging asphalt shingles and adds up to 5 years per application.
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Leak Prevention & Waterproofing
Ice and water shield, flashing and ventilation that stop ice dams and leaks before they start.
Learn moreRepairs our customers could see
Homeowners mention the photos and the straight talk most.
“Kincaide did a phenomenal job fixing up my garage roof and siding. They also cleaned up the area after so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. Everytime there was any issue found during installation, they provided picture evidence. They also were the best cost when compared to other companies. Highly recommend.”
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
“Very awesome, professional experience with Kincaide!!! Scott and his crew is wonderful. They do good work, really put things in terms so that people can understand things better. We will definitely be sticking with KINCAIDE!!!”
The repair calls we get from Pontiac homes
Most Pontiac leaks trace back to one of a few spots, and each one has a lasting fix.
Many Pontiac houses have been reroofed more than once, and each crew left its own patches behind. Add Michigan freeze-thaw cycles that open every crack in old sealant, and the same few problems keep coming up. Knowing where to look first means we find the source faster and you are not paying for guesswork.
Chimney leaks
Brick chimneys with worn or tarred-over flashing that lets water run down inside the wall.
Layered roofs
A second layer of shingles hiding soft decking and sending water far from where it entered.
Boots and vents
Cracked pipe boots and rusted vents on bungalows and ranches, an easy repair when caught early.
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Roof repair questions from Pontiac homeowners
Straight answers about leaks, shingles and when a repair makes sense.
Do I need a permit for a roof repair in Pontiac?
My older Pontiac home leaks around the chimney. Can that be fixed without a new roof?
Why does my roof only leak during snowmelt?
Can you match the shingles on my house?
What does a roof repair cost?
Can you repair a roof in winter?
Leak in your Pontiac home? Let’s find it.
Book a free inspection. We’ll find the source, photograph it and tell you exactly what the repair involves.