The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
The home’s skylight needed replacing as the old one was leaking and the chimney needed to be isolated as discovered in a prior inspection.
The Repairs Completed:
We removed the old skylight and replaced it with a custom curb mount, tinted with Argon gas from Artistic skylight. We cleaned the curb and installed new flashings for the skylight. We used a thick bead of caulking to sandwich between the frame, glass and curb to ensure it is secure and watertight.
Chimney isolation was also done.  We …

The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
The homeowner noticed missing shingles on the roof.
The Problems We Found:
We inspected the entire roof surface. There were no missing shingles and the shingles were in good condition; there was no shifting or lifting.
There was one detailed shingle on the laminate that was glued on the second level that had come off. The Shingle was intact – no holes or damage and was still in perfect condition. The shingle was a 30 yr laminate and the colour was Weatherwood.
Solutions for the Roof:
We did …

Why The Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
A leak coming in to the bathroom prompted the homeowner to call us.
The Problems We Found:
We inspected inside the bathroom.  There was visible evidence (markings) where there had been a heat lamp that had since been removed.
We then inspected the attic. We discovered dampness around the stack of the cast iron pipe. There was a bucket under where water was dripping and it was half full. We then lifted the insulation on drywall where patch was and where the leak was showing. There was …

Why The Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair
The chimney on the home required permanent repair as well as the low slope section needed upgrading on the transition section on the extension.
The Repair Work done:
The low slope area covers about an 8’ x 8’ surface area.  We removed all shingles in this area and cleaned the wood underneath.  We then installed an ice and water shield here and then installed new shingles.
Around the chimney area we removed one shingle and the old existing flashing.  An ice and water shield was then installed …

Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
Water stains and cracks in the ceiling inside the home were the cause for the call.
The Problems We Found:
We inspected the damage inside the home and then went up to the roof to investigate.
We found that there is a space between the flashing and the brick around the chimney which is no longer in use.  As well, the mortar is deteriorating in some areas and there are holes present in the flashing.  There is an ice and water shield in this area, along with …

The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
Curled shingles on the home’s shingles prompted the homeowner to call in.
The Problems We Found:
Upon inspection we discovered that there was an additional area with damaged shingles than what the homeowner first thought.  The hip section; the external angle formed by the intersection of the two sloping roof planes meet, one of which attaches to the house, will also need replacement.
The Solutions for the Roof:
We removed and replaced only the curling shingles and applied a new layer on top of the surrounding layer …

While on location in central Toronto for this roof repair we first  installed 3 inch plywood to close off gap between roof deck. This was covered with custom copper penny aluminium flashing. The main reason for the new roof flashing being installed was to close off and ensure that no animals could nest in attic and most of all make sure the entire area will not leak even under the heaviest of weather conditions. This was closed off along a 35 foot area.
To make sure this roof tune-up covered everything from …

Mr Roof Repair was called to repair a leaking valley. Valley was leaking because no waterproof membrane was installed so we removed the shingles, installed the membrane and reinstalled the shingles. We also performed a roof tune up and repaired a leaking roof vent.

Squirrels were getting into a 3 inch pipe flashing  causing animal damage – it was a thin rubber like flashing.
There are two pipes in the same area – the other pipe was a plastic material so they were not to able get in that one.
Mr Roof Repair removed the pipe flashing and installed a new pipe flashing with chem caulking and nails. We also sealed the second pipe flashing that was in this same area as additional protection. There is a 3rd pipe flashing on other side of the home …

Roof has visible signs of animal damage – looks like a raccoon tried to get into the roof and tore off shingles causing a water leak. We removed the broken shingles and roof cemented the entire area, then installed new shingles.
We also resealed the chimney flashing as sealant was starting to wear out which happens over time. Also resealed a bathroom exhaust vent.