What should I do right now if my roof is leaking?
Catch the water, move belongings, keep out of rooms with a bulging ceiling, take photos and call a roofer. Don't climb onto a wet roof.
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Answered by RingaRoofer · Roof leaks
Catch the water, move belongings, keep out of rooms with a bulging ceiling, take photos and call a roofer. Don't climb onto a wet roof.
What to know
- Put a bucket under the drip and a towel under the bucket.
- If the ceiling bulges, keep people out of the room.
- Switch off power to wet areas only from a dry spot.
- Photograph the ceiling and the roof from the ground.
- Call a roofer; a tarp can stop more water until the repair.
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