Roof Repair in Syracuse, NY

Ice dams form when heat escaping through your attic melts snow on your roof's upper section. That meltwater flows down and refreezes at the colder eaves, creating a ridge of ice that traps water behind it. That standing water backs up under shingles and into your roof deck, causing leaks, rotted sheathing, and interior water damage.

What we repair:

• Damaged or rotted roof decking beneath ice dam zones
• Compromised ice-and-water shield membrane
• Shingles lifted or cracked by ice pressure
• Soffit and fascia damage from ice weight
• Gutter sections crushed or pulled away by ice

How we prevent recurrence: We don't just patch the damage — we address why the ice dam formed. We assess your attic insulation (R-38 minimum is required in our climate zone), check for air leaks around hatches and recessed lights, and evaluate your ridge and soffit ventilation balance.

Central New York's combination of heavy snow load, UV exposure in summer, and constant freeze-thaw cycling ages shingles faster than national averages suggest. We commonly see shingles that should last 25 years showing failure at 15–18 years in Syracuse.

Signs you need shingle repair:

• Granule loss (check your gutters — if they're full of grit, your shingles are deteriorating)
• Curling, cupping, or blistering
• Cracked or split shingles, especially along ridges
• Missing shingles after storms
• Exposed nail heads from thermal movement

As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, we use Duration series architectural shingles rated for 130 mph wind resistance — critical in a region that sees nor'easters and lake-effect wind events.

Flashing failures account for roughly 80% of the roof leaks we respond to. Metal flashing around chimneys, skylights, vent pipes, and wall-to-roof transitions is constantly stressed by Syracuse's temperature swings — expanding in summer heat, contracting in winter cold — until sealants crack and joints open.

We repair and replace:

• Step flashing along dormers and sidewalls
• Counter-flashing at chimneys (we use two-piece systems for longer life)
• Pipe boot collars (rubber degrades in UV — we recommend metal alternatives)
• Valley flashing (high-traffic water channels prone to corrosion)
• Drip edge along eaves and rakes

When water is coming through your ceiling during a storm, you need action — not a voicemail. We provide emergency tarping and temporary repairs to stop active water intrusion, followed by a full assessment and permanent repair once conditions allow.

What “emergency” means to us:

• A crew on your property within 24 hours of your call — faster when conditions allow
• Tarping materials, plywood, and flashing stock on every truck during storm season (October–April)
• Wind damage: lifted shingles, torn ridge caps
• Hail damage: bruised shingles that leak later
• Fallen debris: tree limbs puncturing decking — fully documented for insurance