Climb up and photograph
Every problem on the roof gets documented.
In Seattle, a leak rarely waits for a dry day. We track down where the rain gets in, photograph it and repair it before the next storm turns it into rot.
Leaking roof repair starts with one fact: a ceiling stain is where the water ends up, not where it got in. Rain that slips under a shingle can run along the underside of the deck for several feet first, which is why a patch over the drip so often fails by the next storm.

Our roof repair in Seattle starts up on the roof. We follow the water back, photograph what we find and repair the actual cause: a shingle lifted by wind, a corroded nail, flashing pulled away from a chimney, a split vent boot or moss wicking rain under a shingle edge.
Seattle roofs rarely get a break to dry out. Between October and April, a small gap that would barely matter elsewhere can let water in for weeks at a time, so it pays to fix it properly the first time.
Shingles lifted or torn off by winter southerlies, often invisible from the street.
Holes punched by fir, cedar and maple limbs, with the decking checked underneath.
Chimney, skylight, wall and valley metal resealed or replaced where rain gets behind it.
Moss and fir needles that hold water and pry shingle edges up.
Split rubber boots and tired vent seals, a classic winter leak.
Ceiling stains followed back to where the rain actually enters.

Plenty of tired-looking Seattle roofs have years left in them once the moss is off and a few shingles and some flashing are replaced.
We recommend the smallest fix that will actually hold through the rainy season. When a roof is truly finished, the photos will show you why.
When to replace a roofStraight answers to the questions we hear most. Don’t see yours? Give us a call.
(737) 307-1960Rain coming through a ceiling or a light, a piece of roof opened up by wind, or a limb or tree lying on the roof. Call straight away: getting the opening covered fast saves the insulation, drywall and floors below.
The southerly winds that come with an atmospheric river drive rain sideways, under lifted shingle tabs, behind loose flashing and through split pipe boots. In ordinary drizzle those spots stay dry. We find the entry point, which is usually a few feet from the ceiling stain.
Over the years, yes. It soaks up rain and holds it on the roof, pries shingle edges up and gives water a path underneath. We clear it and replace any shingles it ruined.
Yes. A leak, a patch of wind damage or a failed flashing is usually a local repair. If we think the fix won’t last because the roof is worn out, we say so.
Sudden damage, like a windstorm or a falling tree, may be covered. Moss, age and wear usually aren’t. We photograph and document storm damage for your claim. See our insurance claims page.
Based in Seattle. Free estimates everywhere we work.
Leaks traced to where the water gets in and fixed for good.
Learn moreWater coming in during a storm? Fast help to stop the damage, then a proper repair.
Learn moreWind storm or fallen tree? We document the damage and meet your adjuster.
Learn moreWhy roofs leak in the big winter storms and what to check.
Learn moreWhether it’s a stubborn leak, storm damage and an insurance claim, or a brand-new roof, The Ranier Roof Doctor is here to help. Tell us about your project and we’ll call you back to schedule a free estimate.
Call (737) 307-1960“My insurance claim was by far the hardest I’ve come across, but Doug knew exactly how to handle it. He made my roof look gorgeous!”
