Who to call in the event of a roof leak?

Find where the roof leak is coming from

To preserve the interior of your home and protect it from further damage, you must identify the leak and intervene quickly. the waterproofing of your roof terrace or on your traditional roof.

What are the causes ?

There are three possibilities in the event of a leak. This may be due to poor roof installation, aging, or weather damage.

Regarding the poor installation of your roof, this may be due to a badly installed valley or a problem with the installation of flashing. Do not hesitate to call your carpenter to come and check the conformity of the work.

If your roof is less than 10 years old, don't forget to operate the ten-year guarantee of your craftsman.

How to detect roof water infiltration?

Start by drying the damp parts of your frame and your walls, during sunny days.

Then carry out a diagnosis of your traditional roof or flat roof by yourself or by a qualified craftsman.

Traditional frame roof

First of all, know that it is very important to maintain your roof by carrying out a
regular demossing or changing your cover every few years.

The average lifespan of a roof is about 30 years.

First check that your tiles are in place. It is possible that a storm with strong wind moved or blew some of them away.

Secondly, check that your gutters are well cleaned and cleared so that the water drains easily.

Roof terrace

Like a traditional roof, the flat roof does not have an infinite lifespan. It is necessary to plan for a new recovery of your waterproofing after a few years, depending on the material selected.

If your flat roof is made of bitumen or PVC, its lifespan varies between 10 and 20 years. As far as EPDM is concerned, this material has a significantly longer lifespan, with more than 50 years of peace of mind.

The roof terrace requires regular cleaning in order to preserve a perfect seal.

Eliminate defective areas and carefully sweep up residue.

Contact a qualified craftsman

Whatever the type of your roof, call on a professional, carpenter-roofer, qualified to carry out a free diagnosis and find the origin of the leak, using a suitable gas or a smoke bomb.

He will also produce an estimate, which you can send to your home insurance if necessary. He can also, once the estimate has been signed, cover your roof with a tarpaulin to protect your home, while waiting for the work to be carried out.

Roof water damage, call your home insurance

It is possible for a roof leak to cause water damage. Your Home Insurance pay for these damages. A damage expert will be mandated by your insurance to see the extent of the damage and an estimate from a professional will be requested.

Be careful, however, of the amount of work, which is limited.

As mentioned above, the waterproofing of the roof is the responsibility of the owner. In case of poor condition, home insurance will not cover your work.