Nothing is worse than having a leaky roof! Missing shingles are a sure sign of a damaged roof and can be a sign of a roof leak. Finding a stain on your ceiling can be easy. Finding the leak, however, is the difficult part. Water can enter in one place and appear in another and it can be very confusing for the untrained homeowner.
If you're not afraid of heights, the best way to find the leak is climb on the roof yourself and look for damaged and missing shingles. According to Bill Roberts, ACI Adjustment Group's Regional Vice President and head Public Adjuster, "Most leaks occur in areas of the roof that are not flat, and where two surfaces meet each other - around chimneys, along valleys around dormers, and around skylights. Damaged and missing ridgecaps, flashing, gaskets around piping, boots around plumbing and ventilation pipes, and damaged gutters and downspouts are also common culprits."
It can be very difficult for the untrained eye to determine the true cause of the rook leak. If you want to identify your damage correctly, you should hire a professional to perform a home inspection. Chances are, your leak is covered under your insurance policy and you can recover compensation for it. The United Public Adjusters Association (UPA) has ranked ACI Adjustment Group #1 in customer service for Bucks & Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania. ACI Adjustment Group performs free property inspections to determine the cause of your leak and if you qualify for compensation. An inspection may be set up by visiting www.aciadjustment.com or calling 1-800-809-4302. ACI's Public Adjusters are available 24/7 for emergency service work, also.
