FREE TOOL · Leak Symptom Checker
Roof Leak Symptom Checker
Describe the stain, when it shows up and where, and see the likely sources, from flashing to plumbing, and the best way to confirm each.
Four quick steps.
- 01
Describe the stain
Where it is, what it looks like and how big it is.
- 02
Note the timing
Does it show during rain, after rain, or when the heating or cooling runs?
- 03
Add context
Roof age, recent storms, nearby pipes or skylights.
- 04
Read the likely sources
See ranked possibilities and how each is confirmed.
About this tool.
Is the answer final?
No. It narrows the search. A close inspection with moisture readings or a water test confirms the source.
Why not just patch the stain?
The opening is often far from the stain. Patching without finding the source hides the symptom while damage continues.
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