Roof Leak Repair in Farragut, TN

On Farragut homes, leaks most often start at chimney and wall flashing, vent boots and valleys clogged with leaves from the area's many trees. Older roofs in 1970s and 1980s neighborhoods are more prone to worn flashing and failed boots. Here's what to do now and how to get the leak fixed properly.

First steps

Catch the water, move belongings and keep away from any sagging ceiling. Take dated photos. Clear a path to the attic hatch so the roofer can look at the underside of the deck, which shows old leaks and past patches that can't be seen from outside. Don't go up on a wet roof.

Where Farragut leaks start

Leaf-clogged valleys and gutters are a common cause on wooded lots, backing water up under the shingles. Chimney flashing, roof-to-wall flashing and cracked plumbing vent boots are the other usual suspects. The stain inside is often a few feet from the real entry point because water runs along the decking first.

Cost and next steps

HomeAdvisor's national figures put roof leak repairs around $360 to $1,550. Ask the roofer to photograph the source and the repair, and to put any decking work in writing. If the roof is older and leaking in more than one place, get a replacement price too.