Signs You Need Roof Repair

After every North Alabama storm, walk your property line and look for shingles or shingle fragments in the yard. Even a single missing shingle is an open path for water during the next rainstorm.

A few granules after a hard rain is normal. Piles of granules at the bottom of your downspouts are a sign your shingles are losing their protective layer faster than they should — common on Huntsville and Madison roofs older than 15 years.

Around chimneys, vents, and skylights, the flashing seals the gap between your shingles and the penetration. When it lifts, separates, or rusts, it's the most common leak source we find on Tennessee Valley homes.

Brown rings on a ceiling, damp insulation, or a musty smell in upper rooms all point to active moisture above. The source is rarely directly above the stain — water travels along rafters before dripping.

50+ MPH winds — common in North Alabama spring weather — break the seal strip on shingles. The shingle stays put but no longer adheres, leaving a hidden weakness for the next rain.

Any of the above warrants a free inspection. Most issues caught early are simple, inexpensive repairs. Ignored, they become full replacements.