Roofing Services
Storm Repair, Leak Repair and Roof Replacement in Lapeer County
Seven services, all aimed at one thing: keeping water out of your home or building, whether that means a repair after the weather does its worst or a new roof. Here is what each one covers and how to tell which you need.
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- Licensed & Insured
- 25+ Years of Experience
- Residential & Commercial Roofing
- Free Inspections & Written Estimates
- Serving Lapeer County, Michigan
Every service we offer connects to storm damage, leaks or a roof that has reached the end of its life, on homes and commercial buildings. Some are emergency measures that hold a roof together for now; others are the permanent fix. Many jobs use two or three of them in sequence, starting with protection and ending with a proper repair.
What roof repair services do we offer?
We offer seven services in Lapeer County: emergency roof repair, emergency roof tarping, hail damage repair, roof leak inspection, temporary roof sealing, storm damage repair and roof replacement. We also help homeowners document damage for insurance claims. Inspections and estimates for every service are free, and each is described below with a link to more detail.
Emergency Roof Repair
When a storm tears shingles loose, drives a limb into the decking or peels flashing away from a chimney, the roof needs attention before the next rain. Emergency roof repair starts with stopping active water, then moves to a real fix: replacing damaged shingles and underlayment, resetting or replacing flashing, and repairing decking where it was punctured. If conditions are too wet or windy to repair safely, we protect the area first. Read more about emergency roof repair.
Emergency Roof Tarping
A tarp is a stopgap, but a good one matters. We cover the damaged area with a heavy tarp that extends past the opening and over the ridge where possible, then fasten it with boards so wind cannot get underneath. Done right, it keeps rain and snow out while you wait for dry weather, materials or an adjuster visit. A loose tarp flapping in the wind can do more harm than good. See how we approach emergency roof tarping.
Hail Damage Repair
Hail damage is easy to miss from the driveway. Stones bruise shingles, crack the mat underneath and knock off the granules that protect asphalt from sunlight, so the roof ages faster even if it does not leak right away. We check each slope along with vents, flashing, gutters and downspouts, mark what was hit, and repair the damaged areas. Learn more about hail damage repair.
Roof Leak Inspection
A ceiling stain rarely sits directly under the hole. Water runs along rafters and decking before it drips, so we trace it back. Our leak inspection looks at the usual suspects, such as chimney and skylight flashing, vent pipe boots, valleys, nail pops and ice dam damage at the eaves, and checks the attic for wet insulation or stained wood. You get a clear answer about where the water enters. Details are on our roof leak inspection page.
Temporary Roof Sealing
Not every short-term fix needs a tarp. For smaller problems, such as a lifted shingle tab, a cracked vent boot, a gap in flashing or a few exposed nail heads, we can seal the spot with roofing sealant or cement to stop water until a full repair is scheduled. It is especially useful in cold months when shingles will not seal down on their own. More on temporary roof sealing.
Storm Damage Repair
Straight-line wind, driving rain and debris leave a mix of problems: creased or missing tabs, torn ridge caps, bent drip edge, gutters pulled loose and flashing lifted at walls. Storm damage repair addresses all of it in one plan, matched as closely as we can to the existing shingles. Out in open farm country, wind damage often shows up on the side of the house facing the fields. Read about storm damage repair.
Roof Replacement
Some roofs are past repair: shingles worn thin on every slope, decking gone soft from years of slow leaks, or storm damage spread too widely to patch sensibly. In those cases we tear off the old roofing, replace damaged decking, and install a new roof with fresh underlayment, flashing and shingles. We also install new roofs, and we work on commercial roofs as well as homes. Each job starts with a free inspection and a written estimate. Learn more about roof replacement and new roofs.
How do you choose between emergency and planned repair?
Ask one question: is water getting in, or about to? If yes, it is an emergency, and tarping or sealing comes first. If the roof is holding but you see missing shingles, hail marks or a slow stain, a planned repair after a free inspection is usually the right path, done in good weather.
Treat it as an emergency when:
- Water is dripping through a ceiling or running down a wall
- A limb or debris has broken through the roof
- Shingles or underlayment are missing and rain or snow is coming
A planned repair usually fits when:
- You found shingle pieces in the yard but nothing is leaking
- Gutters or vents show hail dents
- An old stain has not grown and the attic is dry
Do these services work with insurance claims?
They can. If storm damage may be covered, we photograph and document it, write a repair estimate you can share with your insurer, and can be there when the adjuster inspects if you want. You file the claim yourself, and what is covered depends on your policy, deductible and claim deadlines.
Keep receipts for tarping or sealing; insurers often ask what was done to prevent further damage. Our insurance claims guide walks through the process step by step.
Where do we provide these services?
We provide all seven services on homes and commercial buildings throughout Lapeer County. That covers the city of Lapeer, villages like Almont and Otter Lake, rural townships such as Attica, and the farm and wooded country between them. The service areas page lists every community we cover.
Not sure which service your roof needs? That is what the free inspection is for.
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Why choose Lapeer County Roofing
Licensed and insured
Lapeer County Roofing is licensed and insured for residential and commercial roofing work across Lapeer County.
25+ years of experience
Our crew brings 25+ years of experience to every repair, replacement and inspection on homes and commercial buildings.
Free inspection with photos
We inspect the whole roof, photograph what we find and show you the damage before we recommend anything.
A written estimate
You get the price in writing before work starts, with no cost and no obligation for the inspection.
Adjuster meetings on request
For storm claims we document the damage and can meet your insurance adjuster on site if you ask us to.
Cleanup when we finish
We pick up nails, old shingles and debris before we leave, so your yard and driveway are clear.
Frequently asked questions
Can you repair just part of a roof?
Yes, and most of our work is exactly that. We repair the damaged slope, section or detail, such as a valley, a chimney flashing or a strip of wind-blown shingles, rather than the whole roof. We match shingles as closely as available products allow and tell you up front if an exact match is not possible.
How long does a tarp or temporary seal last?
Long enough to bridge the gap to a permanent repair, but not indefinitely. Sun, wind and snow wear tarps down, and sealant is meant for small spots, not large openings. Treat either one as a temporary measure. We will tell you what we installed and recommend getting the full repair done when weather allows.
Do you repair roofs in winter?
Some winter work is possible and some should wait. Tarping and temporary sealing can usually be done in cold weather to stop leaks and ice dam damage. Full shingle repairs go better when temperatures let shingles bend and seal properly, so we may protect the roof first and finish the repair on a milder day.
Is a leak inspection worth it if the stain is small?
Usually, yes. A small stain often means water has been getting in for a while, soaking insulation and decking before it shows on drywall. Finding the entry point early typically means a smaller repair. Our leak inspection is free, so the only cost of checking is a little of your time.
What if more than one service applies to my roof?
That is common. One storm might call for tarping first, then a leak inspection to find every entry point, then storm damage repair to fix it all. We lay out each step in the written estimate so you can see which work is temporary protection and which is the permanent repair.
Storm damage on your roof?
Ask for a free inspection and estimate anywhere in Lapeer County.