Roofing

TLDR: Solar panels have to come off before a roof can be replaced, then go back on afterward. Live Oak Roofing does this all the time, and our own crew…

TLDR: Start with your deductible. If the repair costs less than your deductible, or close to it, a claim will not pay you anything. If a storm damaged a large…

TLDR: Most roof leaks start where something comes through the roof: a chimney, a vent pipe, or a wall. Water gets in at the flashing, runs along the wood, and…

TLDR: Decking is the layer of wood under your shingles. It rots when water gets past the roof for a long time. No roofer can see all of it until…

TLDR: Most roof replacements are finished in one day. The crew protects your yard, tears off the old roof, checks the decking, installs the new roof, and cleans up. You…

TLDR: Roofing estimates differ because they do not include the same work. Before you compare prices, compare the scope: tear off, underlayment, flashing, decking, the shingle itself, warranty, and cleanup.…

TLDR: Homeowners insurance in Texas generally covers a roof leak when a sudden event caused it: wind, hail, a fallen limb, or storm damage. It generally does not cover leaks…

TLDR: Emergency roof tarping is a temporary cover installed over a damaged section of roof to stop water from getting in until a permanent repair can be made. You need…

TLDR: A ceiling leaking from the roof almost never lines up with the actual hole. Water enters high, runs down rafters and decking, and drops wherever gravity wins. Look uphill…

TLDR: If your roof is leaking during rain, move what you can, catch the water, relieve any ceiling bulge with a small hole, and take photos before you do anything…