Along with home ownership, you gain a lot of responsibilities such as maintaining your property. As you probably already know, anything can go wrong at any time. One thing you will face at least once in your life is a leaky roof.

It can be frustrating and tiring to juggle and empty buckets every so often. And if you aren’t home when heavy rain sets in, you’ll face extensive water damage. This will only mean one thing – spending your hard-earned money on replacing your floors, furniture and repairing your roof.

Roof leaks, more often than not, are just that. Nearly always is it a sign of something bigger. Damaged flashings, broken or loose roof tiles, blocked gutters are all reasons for a leaking roof and should be taken care of immediately. If not, there are some risks involved.

Damp and Mould Growth

Wherever there’s damp, you’ll find mould which is extremely bad for your health by causing or aggravating respiratory issues like asthma. Moisture is also a playground for various pests like mould mites, cockroaches and millipedes.

Structural Damage

If you choose to ignore the roof leak, it might lead to further structural damage such as ceiling board damage, wall damp, metal roof frame rust, rotten timber and plastic underlay damage.

Fire Hazard

Water damage can cause a short in the wires of exposed electric cables in your ceiling, which could turn into a destructive fire.

What to Do When Your Roof Is Leaking

The best thing to do when discovering a roof leak is to call a professional roof repair contractor. At Hydrostop, we offer reliable and affordable roof repairs, as well as waterproofing and damp proofing in Pretoria and surrounding areas. A quick inspection by one of our experienced technicians will reveal the problem to which we will offer an effective solution.

For more information, get in touch with the team today!