What to Do When Your Roof Leaks: First 60 Minutes
Water coming through your ceiling is stressful, but the actions you take in the first hour make a huge difference in the final damage bill. Here's exactly what to do — in order — when your roof starts leaking in Hollister.
Protect people and property first
If water is near light fixtures, outlets, or your electrical panel, turn off power to the affected area at the breaker — water and electricity are a dangerous mix. Move furniture, electronics, and valuables out from under the drip. Place buckets or tubs to catch water, and lay towels around them to catch splashes.
If a ceiling is bulging with trapped water, don't ignore it — but don't stab it wildly either. A bulging ceiling can release gallons at once. Poke a small hole at the lowest point of the bulge with a screwdriver (after placing a bucket) to drain it in a controlled way.
Contain the leak upstairs
If you can safely access the attic, place a bucket under the drip and try to trace where water is entering — but don't walk on wet decking or through insulation. Note the location for the roofer. Do not go onto the roof during active rain or wind; emergency tarping is a job for professionals with safety equipment.
Take photos and video of everything: the leak, the damage, the attic, and — once it's safe — the roof. This documentation is invaluable whether or not you file an insurance claim.
Call for professional help
Once the immediate situation is contained, call a roof leak specialist. Describe what you see, where the water is, and whether it's still raining. A good company triages active leaks first and can often stabilize with emergency tarping the same day. In Hollister, call Roof Leak Repair Solutions at (888) 974-0663 — our call representatives are available 24/7 for emergencies.
Once the emergency is contained, the real work begins: finding the true source and fixing it permanently. Roof Leak Repair Solutions handles both — emergency stabilization and lasting repair. Call (888) 974-0663.
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Dealing with an active leak? Roof Leak Repair Solutions is your local licensed expert — call (888) 974-0663 for a free estimate. Our call representatives are available 24/7 for emergencies.