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:
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 …

Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
The home was missing shingles and a roof tune up was requested.
Problems We Found:
We inspected the roof and found that there were exposed nails on 13 attic vents, 2 plumbing stacks, and 30 ft of the top wall flashing.  There were also exposed nails on the ridge caps and all along the valley.
2 shingles had come completely loose and others were starting to do the same.
Solutions for the Roof:
Overall the roof is in good condition.  We sealed off all the exposed nails, re-installed the …

The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
There was a leak in the homeowner’s bedroom and they suspected animals on the roof.
The Problems We Found:
Upon inspection of the roof, we found missing shingles and animal damage in 3 different locations.
The damage was extensive enough that there were holes and exposed wood.
Solutions for the Roof:
We installed metal flashing over the hole where animals were getting in and replaced shingles.

Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
A neighbour had noticed missing flashing from across the street.
The Problems We Found:
Birds were getting in where the stucco wall meets the soffit as the area was exposed.
The Solutions for the Roof:
We climbed up 40 ft to top of catwalk and installed flashing to close off the gap, which was approximately 10”L x 2”W x 2”H.  We took pictures of the repairs to show the homeowner.

Homeowner called in due to a leak in their tenant’s bedroom, which is evident from the cracking around the ceiling lamp and where separates the adjacent bedroom. There is no evidence of leak in second bedroom, however the water damage continues down to lowest point of the wall.  On the roof of the home, the flashing along the brick parameter wall is rusted and breaking away. Furthermore, the brick mortar needs to be redone and a masonry expert will need to be contacted, which was clarified with the homeowner.  Permanent …

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 …

Repair Summary:
Homeowner had an exhaust pipe that was disconnected on the interior. Our roof repair contractor removed the old exhaust pipe and will dispose of this.
We replaced with wood and installed ice and water shield and new shingles in this area. We used roof cement and nails where the new shingles meet the old shingles to ensure the area is water tight.

Problem: Water was draining from downspout too close to the house.  The opening at the top of the chimney was exposed, and there was cracking in the flashing around the chimney. Bathroom and attic vents were leaking.  Flat roof was also leaking.
Solutions:  In order to deal with the water draining too close to the house, our roof specialist extended the downspout approximately 4-5 feet so water drains further from the house.  We did the same thing with another downspout at the back of the house.
Chimney Leaks – In order to …

Repair Summary:
There was a hole in a shingle due to animal damage from a raccoon or squirrel.
We removed the damaged shingle and sealed the area with chem caulking and replaced the shingle.
The damaged shingle was in a tie in area of the roof so to ensure extra protection in this area, we sealed the left and right of each shingle hip and ridge tab where the hole was under. There was no underlayment underneath so this additional sealing allows additional protection.
Did an overall roof tune up and in general roof …