Unforeseen issues are known to occur on our homes every day. Roofs are not excluded. When a roof leak occurs, it does not mean that your roof needs replacing. There may be a smaller issue at hand. You may have had your roof installed, for example, 5 years ago and have never experienced a leak. Now all of a sudden, you cringe every time there is inclement weather. What can you do to resolve this problem. At Barkocy Brothers, Inc. we know how to diagnose your roof leak and give you the proper solution. We are not in the business of placing a bandage on a problem to give you a “10 minute fix”. A job completed in that manner will keep you up at night wondering if the problem is truly solved and questioning if the issue will reoccur. We not only fix the problem correctly the first time, we also offer a 5 year, worry-free guarantee on any work that we have completed on your home. This should reassure you that we are going to take care of your roof problem once and for all. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any roof leak that you may be experiencing. We will come out, free of charge, diagnose the problem, furnish you with a written estimate and have your issues addressed immediately. We have seen it all and worked on it all. Our most popular roof repair services are listed below. Please also note that we are NOT limited to just these services.
- Missing Shingles
- Skylights
- Flat Roof Repairs
- Modified Bituminous Membrane (Torch Applied Roofing)
- Chimney Flashing
- Pipe Flanges
- Wall Flashing
- Storm Damage Assessment and Repair
- Attic Mold Elimination
Missing Shingles
Missing shingle may be the result of improper installation, inclement weather conditions (high winds) or old and worn shingle in need of replacement. No matter what the reason, new shingle can be installed with relative ease. In many cases, we will be able to match the color, leaving you with a watertight roof but one that is not unsightly.
Skylights
We install new skylights or repair/replace existing skylights, including interior carpentry; We are designated as a 3-Star professional Velux skylight installer. If your skylight is leaking, chances are the roofer did not know how to properly flash it. If the skylight was not equipped with its own flashing kit, using copper, we are able to fabricate and retro-fit the proper flashing, soldering all open seams and joints, leaving you with a watertight, leak-free barrier. If the skylight is a Velux skylight, the flashing can be replaced without disturbance to the skylight itself. We can also measure and install custom skylights and flashing kits.
Chimney flashing
All of our chimneys are repaired by removing the old flashing (if any exists) and reflashing using copper, allowing us to solder all open joints and seams.
Pipe flanges
Roof collar flashing should be changed every 8-10 years. The flange is made from aluminum or copper. However, the gasket that actually fits snugly around the pipe and prevents water from trickling down the pipes is rubber. That rubber is compromised over the years from the UV rays of the sun, as well as the elements. This leads to dry rotting of the rubber.
Wall flashing
Many times sidewalls (roof-wall junction) have inadequate flashing. Many roofers believe that some tar (flashing cement) or caulking applied where the roof and siding meet (sidewall) will prevent water from infiltrating your living space. This couldn’t be further from the truth. It is necessary to install metal flashing, known as step flashing, along all sidewalls and hidden behind each shingle.
Storm Damage Assessment and Repair
We work with insurance adjusters to help expedite storm damage claims for clients.
Attic mold elimination
Mold is becoming more and more of an issue these days as these newer houses become much more airtight. Many newer houses, and older houses as well, are being fit for central air units in their attics. If the humidistat on these units is not calibrated correctly, that moisture is left in the attic to potentially breed mold. The moisture must be eliminated from that space or the attic space will be severely compromised, leading to the possibility of thousands of dollars in damage and mold remediation. It is best to be proactive when it comes to proper attic ventilation. We offer soffit (overhang) installation, as well as ridge vent and attic fan (thermostat/ humidistat controlled) installation. These products will properly eliminate your concern for mold. It’s a small price to pay now to save yourself from a large price to pay later.
