How Might You Identify A Roof Leak Without Getting On Your Roof?

Katelyn Lewis • August 23, 2022

If you're not getting on your roof, how might you tell if you have a roof leak?

An image of water damage pooling into a bubble on aa homeowner's drywall inside their home.

Well, for these homeowners, it was pretty obvious: A heavy rainstorm and this pocket of water forming on their wall during dinner time led them to call Retex for a roof assessment.


After a heavy storm, keep an eye out for water spots, paint peeling, or bubbling on your ceilings and walls. And know that it may take a couple days for the leak to present itself.


Bolster your home’s exteriors with Retex so you can enjoy dinner with your family without worrying about the next storm. Call us today at 804-258-6300.


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