Roofers for repairs in Pittsburgh, PA
Most repairs in Pittsburgh start small: a lifted shingle, a split pipe boot, a seam of old tar around a chimney. We find the actual failure, fix that spot properly and show you photos of what we did.
Rough guide: Usually $350 to $1,500
What we repair on Pittsburgh roofs
A good repair replaces the part that failed and ties it back into the roof around it. Smearing roof cement over a leak buys a season at best, and it makes the next repair harder. We lift the surrounding shingles, install new material the way it should have gone on and seal it so water runs over the repair instead of into it.
The most common calls here are pipe boots, step flashing where a porch or dormer meets a wall, chimney flashing and wind-lifted shingles along ridges and rakes. Hillside houses take more wind than you might expect, and brick walls that meet a lower roof are a steady source of leaks across the city.
- Missing, creased or wind-lifted shingles
- Step, counter and chimney flashing
- Pipe boots and roof vents
- Valleys and ridge caps
- Skylight curbs and flashing
- Small sections of rotted roof deck
When a repair is the right call
If the shingles are still flexible and the damage is limited to one area, repair is usually the better deal. A roof with 8 or 10 good years left does not need replacing because of one bad pipe boot, and we will tell you so.
When the shingles are brittle, curling or shedding granules across every slope, repairs stop holding because the material around them can't take a patch. At that point we will show you photos and give you both prices. Our repair or replace guide walks through how to decide.
Matching old shingles
Shingles fade, and colors get discontinued, so a repair on a 15-year-old roof will rarely match perfectly from the street. We pull the closest current color, and on a rear slope it usually disappears within a couple of seasons. If the repair sits on your front slope, we talk about that before any work starts so you know what it will look like.
Roof repair cost in Pittsburgh, PA
The cost for roof repair depends on what failed, how high it is and how steep the roof is. These are typical prices for the repairs we are called for most often.
| Repair | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Replace a pipe boot | $350 to $500 |
| Shingle repair, small area | $350 to $900 |
| Valley or wall flashing repair | $500 to $1,500 |
| Chimney flashing | $600 to $1,500 |
| Small section of roof deck | $500 to $1,200 |
How the work goes
- Call or send the form
Tell us what you are seeing and where in the house it shows up.
- We get on the roof
We trace the problem from outside and from the attic when we can get in, and take photos.
- You get a written price
You see the photos and a fixed price for that repair before we start.
- We fix it and show you
You get photos of the finished repair and a note on anything else worth watching.
Common questions
Can a roof be patched?
Yes, if the rest of the roof is sound. A patch means replacing the failed shingles or flashing and sealing the area in, not just coating it. If the shingles around the problem are brittle, a patch won't hold for long.
Can a roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. If the damage is limited to one area and the shingles still bend without cracking, repair usually makes more sense than replacing the roof.
How much do roofers charge per hour?
Most roofers around here price by the job rather than by the hour. Small repairs usually run $350 to $1,500, depending on the height, the pitch and what failed.
Can you repair a roof in winter?
Yes. We repair roofs year round when it is dry enough and safe to walk. Shingles bond poorly in deep cold, so we hand-seal them, and sealants may need a warmer day to cure properly.
How much does it cost to fix roof flashing?
A simple flashing repair is usually $350 to $900. Chimney flashing or long stretches of wall flashing often cost more, because the old metal has to come out and be replaced in sections.
Do roofers work in the rain?
We don't open up a roof in the rain. We can tarp an active leak in wet weather, then come back to make the permanent repair once it dries out.