There is nothing like being woken up in the middle of the night by the noise from a major thunderstorm, most New Yorkers are used to the sound of thunder and heavy rain but it will still wake you up when it gets really bad. The only thing worse than being woken up by one of these storms is finding out that your roof has sprung a leak. Once this happens the only thing you can do to stop the leak is wait until the morning and call a Long Island roofer to come out and repair the leak, just remember to put a bucket under the leak.

A leaky roof can be a major problem if it is not fixed as soon as you notice it; the problem is most of us never think about the roof above our heads until there is a leak. Often this is the result of a roof that has been neglected for far too long and has begun to crumble or succumb to damage simply because of its age. If you have not had someone check your roof for several years you many want to have a Long Island roofer come out to your home and give your roof a thorough inspection.

When the Long Island roofer arrives at your home he will climb up to your roof and give it an end to end and top to bottom inspection. Depending on the material used for the final layer of the roof he will lift a few shingles and test them for flexibility and to see if they are dried out or not. However his inspection does not stop here as he will also look at the flashing around any vents or chimneys you have that stick up through your roof. The flashing is designed to provide a leak proof seal around these areas and is usually made from aluminum but can still be damaged over time.

Before you Long Island roofer is done with his inspection he will look at your gutters and any other external fittings or drains that are in place checking them to see if they are blocked or damaged. Finally he will go up into your attic or crawl space if possible to see if there is any visible damage to the wooden substrate of your roof. When all of this is done he can give you an accurate estimate for repairing the damage or replacing the roof if it is in need of complete replacement.

Finding the right Long Island roofer can be a daunting task as the yellow pages are full of listings. If you are looking for a roofing company that has the experience to provide you with detailed and accurate estimates on any type of roofing repair or replacement you need the services of LI Roof Repair. For three generations over the last 50 years this family owned business has been taking care of roofs all across Long Island and the surrounding boroughs. They offer a 10 year warranty on every new roof they install and stand behind their repair work with a complete satisfaction guarantee.