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Roof Repair in Dearborn, MI found and fixed right
A stain on the upstairs ceiling, wet plaster by the chimney or shingles in the yard after a windy night. We find where the water is really getting into your Dearborn home, fix it properly and show you photos of the repair.
- Free roof inspection
- Leak source tracked down
- Photos of every repair
- Owner walks the job
Free roof inspection & estimate
Dearborn homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Older Dearborn roofs leak where they meet brick
On the brick bungalows and colonials that fill so many Dearborn streets, most leaks start where the roof meets something solid. The chimney is the usual suspect: the counterflashing set into the mortar loosens, the joints crack, and water runs behind the step flashing every time it rains hard. Dormers on story-and-a-half homes are next, with short valleys and side walls that collect snow and ice.
Older houses add a twist. Plaster ceilings hide water longer than drywall, and board decking lets a drip travel along a seam before it shows. By the time the stain appears, the source can be several feet away, and patching the spot under it rarely holds through the next freeze-thaw season.
We trace the water from the attic and from the roof, photograph the cause, and repair it the right way: new step and counterflashing, a reset pipe boot, matched shingles and sealed nail lines. If the roof has an old layer underneath or the shingles are brittle everywhere, we tell you and show you why, so you can choose between a repair, a rejuvenation or a replacement with the facts in front of you.
Common roof repairs in Dearborn
Michigan weather finds the weak spots. These are the problems we fix most often.
Roof leaks
We trace water back to where it enters, not where it drips, and seal the source.
Missing or lifted shingles
Wind breaks the seal on older tabs. We replace them and match the existing roof as closely as possible.
Flashing repair
Chimney, wall and skylight flashing that has pulled loose or rusted through is reset or replaced.
Pipe boots & vents
Rubber boots around plumbing vents crack in the sun and let water run down the pipe.
Ice dam damage
Ice backing up under the shingles at the eaves can soak the decking and ceilings below.
Storm damage
Hail bruises and wind creases are documented with photos and repaired or scoped for your adjuster.
When a repair is the right call
A repair makes sense when the damage is isolated and the rest of the roof is sound. A handful of missing shingles, one leaking boot or a section of flashing does not mean you need a new roof.
When shingles are curling, cracking and shedding granules across the whole roof, or the decking is soft in several places, repairs start chasing problems. At that point replacement usually costs less over time. If the shingles are drying out but still sound, roof rejuvenation may add years before you need either.
We give you the honest answer, with photos, and a written estimate for the options that fit your roof.
| Situation | Repair | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Damagewhere it is | One area | Across the roof |
| Shinglesoverall condition | Sound, sealed | Curling, brittle |
| Deckingunder the shingles | Solid | Soft or rotted |
| Leakshistory | One source | Repeated, many spots |
| Costwhat drives it | Area and access | Size, layers, pitch |
Roof repair without the guesswork
You see what we see before any work starts, and after it is done.
Inspect & trace
We check the roof and, where needed, the attic to find where water is actually getting in.
- Shingles, flashing, vents
- Attic check where needed
- Photos of the problem
Explain & estimate
You get the photos, a plain explanation and a written estimate for the repair.
- Free written estimate
- Repair vs. replace honesty
- No pressure
Repair & show
We make the repair, clean up and show you photos of the finished work.
- Photos of the fix
- Debris cleaned up
- Briefing when we finish
Hail or wind damage?
We document storm damage with photos and a scope you can give your insurance adjuster.
More ways to protect your roof
When a repair is not the whole answer.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and a new Owens Corning shingle system, with the yard protected and cleaned up every day.
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Roof Rejuvenation
A bio-based treatment that restores aging asphalt shingles and adds up to 5 years per application.
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Leak Prevention & Waterproofing
Ice and water shield, flashing and ventilation that stop ice dams and leaks before they start.
Learn moreRepairs our customers could see
Homeowners mention the photos and the straight talk most.
“Kincaide did a phenomenal job fixing up my garage roof and siding. They also cleaned up the area after so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. Everytime there was any issue found during installation, they provided picture evidence. They also were the best cost when compared to other companies. Highly recommend.”
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
“Very awesome, professional experience with Kincaide!!! Scott and his crew is wonderful. They do good work, really put things in terms so that people can understand things better. We will definitely be sticking with KINCAIDE!!!”
The repair calls we get in Dearborn
Most Dearborn repair calls come back to the same few parts of an older house.
Dearborn’s housing is mostly pre-war and post-war brick, from the bungalows near Warren Avenue to the larger homes off Ford Road and along the Rouge River. Big street trees shade a lot of those roofs, which keeps moss and wet leaves in the valleys, and close-set houses mean wind funnels between them during summer storms.
Brick chimneys
Loose counterflashing, cracked mortar joints and missing crickets behind wide chimneys.
Dormers and half stories
Short valleys and side walls where snow sits and step flashing wears out first.
Tree-covered roofs
Valleys and gutters packed with leaves, holding water against the shingles after every storm.
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Roof repair questions from Dearborn homeowners
Straight answers about leaks, chimneys and when a repair makes sense.
My Dearborn house leaks around the chimney. Is it the roof or the brick?
Do I need a permit for a roof repair in Dearborn?
Can you match the shingles on an older roof?
Why does my roof only leak during snowmelt?
Is a repair worth it on an older roof?
What does a roof repair cost?
Got a leak in Dearborn? Let’s find it.
Book a free inspection. We’ll trace the source, photograph it and tell you exactly what the repair involves.