Call us and we will get out to cover it and find where the water is coming in.
Most leaks start small. A lifted shingle, a cracked boot around a vent pipe or a loose piece of flashing lets water in a little at a time until it shows up on a ceiling. We find the real source, fix it the right way and show you photos of what we did, on homes across Pittsburgh from Brookline and Beechview to Mount Lebanon and Bethel Park.
These four repairs cover most of the calls we get, and many of them are done in a single visit.
Tracing the leak to its source and sealing it, not just patching the stain.
Replacing missing, cracked and lifted shingles to match the roof.
New flashing around chimneys, skylights, vents and walls.
Patching and resealing rubber roofs on porches and additions.
Not every problem needs a new roof. We tell you honestly which side your roof falls on after we inspect it.
Most roof problems can be spotted from the yard or the attic. Call us if you notice any of these.
Brown rings or bubbling paint on a ceiling or along an outside wall.
Bare spots on the roof or shingle pieces in the yard after wind.
Shingle grit piling up in gutters or at the bottom of downspouts.
Wet insulation, a musty smell or daylight showing through roof boards.
Bent or pulled metal around the chimney, vents or skylights.
A dip in the roofline that can mean soft or rotted decking below.
Water travels before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is rarely right under the hole. We check the shingles, flashing, vent boots and decking until we find where the water actually gets in, then fix that spot and anything around it that is about to fail. If you have a chimney leak, read what causes leaks around chimneys.
Wind, hail and fallen limbs need a full inspection and help with the claim.
When repairs keep adding up, a replacement is usually the better money.
Word for word from homeowners who called us about a leak or damaged roof.
Had a leak in my roof call Alan construction came out the very next day and repaired the roof. No more leaks. Highly recommend Alan Construction. If you are in the Pittsburgh area and need a roof give them a call
Alan Construction is fantastic! They are professional, trustworthy and good at what they do. A few years ago, we hired them to install a rubber roof on a small back room. They did a great job and stopped the leaks that we were having. We then hired them to replace our roof which was damaged in the windstorm from last spring, and they worked with us and our insurance company to thoroughly replace and repair everything. We have complete confidence in their work and peace of mind about our roof.
Alan construction repaired my roof from storm damage. Also removed wood sofa facial and applied all new wood and gutters. Did an excellent job. The men were professional and very neat. Clean up after each day. Asked questions when needed. I would highly recommend them. Alan was always responsive and kept me informed along the way.
We inspect the roof, find the source of the problem and show you photos.
You get a written estimate that explains exactly what we will fix.
Our crew makes the repair with matching materials, usually in one visit.
We clean up, sweep for nails and walk you through what we did.
Water stains on a ceiling, missing or lifted shingles, granules in the gutters and loose flashing are the most common signs. If you see any of them, have the roof inspected before the next heavy rain.
Most leak repairs are finished in one visit once we find the source. Larger repairs that need decking or a lot of flashing work may take a second day.
We match the color and style of your shingles as closely as possible so the repair blends in. If an exact match is no longer made, we talk through the closest options before we start.
Yes. We repair and replace rubber flat roofs on porches, additions and garages, along with shingle roofs.
Yes. Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak sources we see. We remove the old flashing and install new step and counter flashing so water stays out.
If the roof is past 20 years old, leaking in several places or needs repairs every year, a replacement is usually the better investment. We give you an honest answer after the inspection.
Insurance usually covers sudden damage from wind, hail or falling trees, but not normal wear. If storm damage caused the leak, we document it with photos for your claim.
Move valuables away from the leak, set out a bucket and take photos. If the roof is open, we can cover it until the repair is done.
Yes. Call us with an active leak and we will get out as quickly as we can to cover the roof and stop the water.
A repair done with the right materials should last as long as the roof around it. On an older roof, we will tell you if other areas are close to failing.
Yes. Most skylight leaks come from failed flashing or seals. We reflash the skylight or recommend replacing it if the unit itself is failing.
No. We can inspect the roof from outside and send you photos. If the leak shows inside, being home lets us check the attic and ceiling too.
Short guides from our blog on leaks, flashing and damaged shingles.
