Is A Leaking Roof An Emergency?

When your roof leaks, it may not seem like a big deal at first.

But, it is a problem that will just continue to grow, and cause your home more damage and you more money to repair.

So, it is best to get it fixed as soon as possible by a professional in most cases.

In this article, we will go through step-by-step how you can assess your leaking damage, and how urgent it is to reach out to a roofing expert that can help.

Here at ProCraft Exteriors, we specialize in leaking damage and are always available to provide you and your family with assistance, especially in an emergency situation.

So, let’s get into it.

There are two ways to classify a leaking roof, and they are

• Emergencies
• Non-emergencies (but are still worth the concern)

When A Leak Is An Emergency

Suppose anything about the leak affects anyone who resides in the building (whether it is your home or a commercial building). In that case, it is considered an emergency and a roofer should be contacted right away.

When assessing the leak and you see that it could drip on anything that is electric, then that could potentially be a life-threatening situation for anyone inside the building.

Also, if there are any spots forming that look like they could leak, if any of the walls inside are wet or moist, or if the drips are coming so rapidly that you constantly have to get another bucket, then that would be considered an emergency situation.

Emergency leaks must be fixed by a professional as soon as possible, and likely cannot wait any more than a couple of hours or until the next morning.?

When A Leak Is A Non-Emergency

What differentiates emergency and non-emergency leaks is how much of a danger they are at that very moment.?

A non-emergency should still be a major concern, but it can wait to be taken care of, perhaps the next morning, or after you’re done with work for the week.

You must remember that non-emergencies are still urgent.?

If ignored for too long, then a non-emergency will become an emergency, and KEEP READING >>