Roof repair in Pearland, TX
Leaks, lifted shingles, split pipe boots and tired flashing, found and fixed before the next rain finds them for you. Estimates are free.
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What does a roof repair cover?
A roof repair fixes the part of the roof that failed and leaves the rest alone. Odyssey Roofing & Waterproofing repairs leaks, replaces missing or lifted shingles, refits flashing around chimneys, walls and vents, and swaps soft decking under the damage. We work in Pearland, TX and the surrounding area.
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- Finding the leak, which is rarely right above the stain
- Missing, creased or lifted shingles replaced
- Flashing refitted at chimneys, walls and valleys
- Cracked vent pipe boots swapped
- Soft decking under the damage cut out and replaced
Prices are given before any work starts. Call (832) 794-1035.
Where do roofs usually leak?
At the joints. A field of shingles is simple. The trouble is wherever the roof is cut, bent or interrupted. These are the spots we check first.
| Spot | What goes wrong | The usual fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vent pipe boots | The rubber collar dries out and splits in the sun | New boot, shingles relaid around it |
| Chimney and wall flashing | Sealant shrinks, metal lifts or rusts through | Flashing refitted or replaced |
| Valleys | Leaves hold water where two slopes meet and the shingles wear thin | Valley cleared and relined |
| Nail pops | A nail backs out and props up the shingle above it | Nail reset and sealed, shingle replaced |
| Missing or creased shingles | Wind lifts the tab and breaks the seal strip | Damaged course replaced |
| Low-slope sections | Water sits instead of running off | A membrane, covered under waterproofing |
A repair makes sense when the damage is in one place and the rest of the roof still has years in it. If shingles are curling across the whole slope, the gutters are full of granules, or the same leak has been patched twice, the money is better spent on a new roof. We tell you which one we think you have, and you decide.
How a roof repair runs
Five steps, and the first one costs nothing.
You call or send the order blank
Tell us what you have seen: a ceiling stain, a drip at a light fitting, shingles on the lawn.
We find the source
Water runs along decking and rafters before it shows, so the hole is usually uphill from the stain.
You get a price
The estimate is free and you have the number before any work starts.
The repair
The failed part comes out and the roof is put back in the order it was built, layer over layer.
Clean-up
Old material leaves with us, and the ground gets checked for nails.
What changes the price of a roof repair?
We do not publish a flat rate because a guess would be wrong for most roofs. These are the things that move the number.
| How far the damage spreads | One boot is a small job. A slope of wind-creased shingles is not. |
|---|---|
| Pitch and height | Steep and two-storey roofs take longer to work on safely. |
| What is under the shingles | Wet or soft decking has to come out before anything goes back. |
| The roofing material | Shingle, metal and flat membrane are repaired in different ways. |
Why Pearland roofs leak when they do
The Houston area gets more than 50 inches of rain in a typical year, and a lot of it arrives sideways. Between storms, Gulf Coast sun bakes sealant and rubber until they crack. A roof here can look fine in July and drip in September.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. A small leak is cheap to fix before it and expensive to live with during it, so a roof that has been staining a ceiling for a while is worth a look while the weather is dull.
What customers have written about us
Odyssey Roofing and remodeling has given my old home new life. Odyssey is reliable, sincere, honest and dependable.
He is extremely professional and willing to be accommodating and work with you!
Copied word for word from the pages linked above. These were written when we traded as Odyssey Roofing & Remodeling: same business, same phone number.
Roof repair questions
How much does a roof repair cost in Pearland?
It depends on how far the damage spreads, how steep and high the roof is, and what we find under the shingles. We do not publish a flat price because it would be wrong for most roofs. The estimate is free: call (832) 794-1035 and we will look at yours.
Can a roof be repaired without replacing it?
Often, yes. If the damage is in one area and the shingles around it are still flexible and holding their granules, a repair is the sensible fix. Widespread curling, bald shingles or repeat leaks point to a replacement.
Do you repair metal and flat roofs?
Yes. We work on asphalt shingle, metal, flat and single-ply roofs, and natural slate.
My ceiling has a stain but it is not raining. Is that a roof leak?
It may be. Water travels along decking and rafters before it shows, so stains often appear after the rain has stopped and some distance from the hole. Air-conditioning drain lines and attic plumbing cause the same stains, so the first job is finding the source.
Are roof repair estimates free?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call (832) 794-1035 or send the order blank on this page.
Send the order blank, or measure your roof first
Estimates are free. Tell us what the house needs and we call you back during working hours, Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday 7am to noon.
Order blank
Name and phone are all we need. No fax number required. Prefer to talk? Call (832) 794-1035.
How big is my roof?
Roofing is priced by the square: 100 square feet of roof. Put in the footprint of the house and the pitch, and this works out the rest.
- Squares
- 20.5
- Square feet
- 2,050
- Shingle bundles
- 62
A guide for a simple roof: it adds a 1 ft overhang and 10% for cuts and waste (15% on a hip roof), at three bundles to the square. Dormers, valleys and porches add more. The estimate visit gets the real number.