The roof is leaking

[debodun]

I saw some wet streaks on the upstairs hallway wall. Went into the attic to look at the point over this and was horrified to find the back roof was all wet. Try to find a roofer on a holiday weekend!

 

[drifter]

I saw some wet streaks on the upstairs hallway wall. Went into the attic to look at the point over this and was horrified to find the back roof was all wet. Try to find a roofer on a holiday weekend!

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So sorry for you. I have similar.

 

[debodun]

Only noticed it today, but it's been raining fairly steadily for two days.

 

[debodun]

This is the approx. area from the outside.

 

[hawkdon]

Gonna have a bunch of lumber replaced also, sadly...

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I feel for you Deb. Leaks of any kind are scary due to the things that have to be done to correct them, including the cost. I hope you can get it repaired soon and that the roofers will do a good job.

 

[timoc]

Have you got a bucket handy, Deb, but don't rely on these two.

 

[Aneeda72]

I hope your roof is not planked. My estimates were 22,000 without the cost of plywood, redoing rain gutters, and facets. It is a nightmare. Putting it off for another couple years, but I might sell. I am seriously thinking of doing so.

 

[Murrmurr]

Meanwhile, if you have a staple gun, or can borrow one, cover that inside area with sheets of heavy plastic and staple it up there. Big trash bags would do. At least that would minimize wood damage/rot. I'd advise covering the roof with some tarp, but I wouldn't want you climbing around up there.

 

[Remy]

I'm sorry.

 

[Don M.]

I saw some wet streaks on the upstairs hallway wall. Went into the attic to look at the point over this and was horrified to find the back roof was all wet. Try to find a roofer on a holiday weekend!

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Based upon this picture, IF you do find a roofer, they will most certainly have to replace this rotted wood...at a Substantial cost.

 

[debodun]

Every time I turn on the TV news I hard about skyrocketing costs of building materials.

 

[Gary O']

I saw some wet streaks on the upstairs hallway wall. Went into the attic to look at the point over this and was horrified to find the back roof was all wet. Try to find a roofer on a holiday weekend!

To heck with a roofer

Have the roof tarped....NOW!

Then get estimates

 

[Aunt Marg]

I saw some wet streaks on the upstairs hallway wall. Went into the attic to look at the point over this and was horrified to find the back roof was all wet. Try to find a roofer on a holiday weekend!

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If you don't look at having this repaired immediately, Deb, you're setting yourself up for a really big fall when winter arrives.

 

[katlupe]

It reminds me of when I lived with buckets and pots in the upstairs bedroom in my house. The ceiling looked similar to your picture but it was actually like that in the whole upstairs. I think by the time it is leaking, the wood is rotted. So sorry you had this happen.

 

[Murrmurr]

Every time I turn on the TV news I hard about skyrocketing costs of building materials.

My brother had precisely the same problem over his kitchen and the ceiling looked a lot like your photo. He wound up having to borrow $10,000 to get it repaired. That was about 12 years ago, Deb.

Seriously, Gary O is right, you need to get that area of the roof (and then some) covered with tarp ASAP. And put some plastic sheets over the inside, like I said up there somewhere. The quicker you minimize the damage and the spread of moisture, the more money you'll save. Tarping alone could save you a few thousand.

 

[Aunt Marg]

My brother had precisely the same problem over his kitchen and the ceiling looked a lot like your photo. He wound up having to borrow $10,000 to get it repaired. That was about 12 years ago, Deb.

Seriously, Gary O is right, you need to get that area of the roof (and then some) covered with tarp ASAP. And put some plastic sheets over the inside, like I said up there somewhere. The quicker you minimize the damage and the spread of moisture, the more money you'll save. Tarping alone could save you a few thousand.

Adding to your great post, Mur, tarping is only a temporary fix, a band-aid.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Every time I turn on the TV news I hard about skyrocketing costs of building materials.

What's the alternative?

Sitting back and doing nothing and watching your roof completely give out, because building materials are too expensive?

 

[RadishRose]

Sorry to hear this Deb.

Wasn't the kitchen ceiling leaking too, awhile back? I remember a pic of sagging plastic or something you'd posted. What ever happened to that?

Good luck.

 

[Murrmurr]

Th

Adding to your great post, Mur, tarping is only a temporary fix, a band-aid.

That's true, it will have to be repaired. But it could save her some money.
I don't think she can sell it like that.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Th

That's true, it will have to be repaired. But it could save her some money.
I don't think she can sell it like that.

Absolutely.

Under a home inspection the home would fail to be passed.

 

[debodun]

I emailed a realtor acquaintance and asked if he knew any good local roofers. I called the one he said did his house, but they can't come until next week.

 

[Murrmurr]

I emailed a realtor acquaintance and asked if he knew any good local roofers. I called the one he said did his house, but they can't come until next week.

Well if it isn't raining, that's awesome! A week isn't bad at all; pretty standard.

 

[Aneeda72]

Absolutely.

Under a home inspection the home would fail to be passed.

Oh, , her house will never pass an inspection new roof or not. Unless she repairs everything.

 

[Murrmurr]

I emailed a realtor acquaintance and asked if he knew any good local roofers. I called the one he said did his house, but they can't come until next week.

Hey, if you know someone who can be there when they come to give you an estimate, someone who can make sure you're not taken advantage of, call them.