Roof Repair

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A damaged roof isn’t going to fix itself and issues will only worsen over time. Delaying repairs put the safety of you and your family at risk and can lead to serious problems in the future. Our roof repair services are a cost-effective solution that addresses your roofing needs right away to prevent replacing it entirely. Not all roofs are created equal, so at Dream Roof, we offer custom roof repairs solutions for commercial and residential properties in Toronto and throughout the GTA.

All Types of Roof Repairs in Toronto

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Whatever problem your metal roof is having, you can trust Dream Roof to fix it for you. We are a fast-growing Toronto roof repair contractor and we pride ourselves on making sure we finish the job in a time-efficient and cost-effective way!

We offer comprehensive roof repair services for all types of roofs, including shingles repair, flat roof repair, and more.

Our services include complete repair and replacement solutions, as well as small-scale repairs for shingles, eavestroughs, downspouts, masonry, and more.

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Our Roof Repair Services

We are licensed and insured roofers with years of experience delivering top-tier roof repair services. Our wide area of expertise allows us to provide solutions that are tailormade for you. Choose from the following roof repair services:

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A leak in your roof can spell disaster if it is not fixed quickly and effectively. Our team acts with the sense of urgency needed to repair roof leaks fast, protecting your home from further harm.

Damaged or missing shingles are often the first signs of trouble. They weaken your roof’s defense, paving the way for moisture infiltration and ceiling leaks.

By detecting these deficiencies early and intervening ASAP with shingles repairs and replacements, we will prevent small issues from escalating into major disasters, ensuring your roof continues to look and function at its best.

Over time, the structural integrity of your roof can weaken from the effects of harsh weather conditions, aging, and other factors.

Neglecting roof structure repair can lead to severe problems, including leaks, mould growth, and in extreme cases, roof collapse. Our timely roof structure repairs involve us mending your deck, underlayment, sealants and more.

Our preventative roof maintenance practices consist of regular inspections and corrective repairs. It’s designed to extend the lifespan of your roof by preventing damages from having a lasting impact.

In all our roof repair services, you can expect quality repairs completed safely by Toronto’s best roof repair contractors. We only use the highest-grade materials and innovative techniques that resolve your issue promptly and strengthen the integrity of your roof moving forward.

Roofing Problems and Solutions

Since roofs are constantly exposed to the elements, they are susceptible to damages at any given moment. As a professional roofing company, we can diagnose and resolve your roofing problems to avoid doing it yourself, risking improper repairs, long-lasting damage, and unsafe working conditions. Catching a roofing problem at an early stage will help you to avoid costly roof replacement and save money.

Have a look at 5 most common roof problems:

Harsh Ontario weather with severe colds and rains can lead to moist getting under the roof panels, causing mold, rot, and even leaks.

In that case, we suggest using a proper metal roof coating like a liquid rubber coating to prevent any further metal roof leaks.

Unfortunately, if you previous roofing contractor did not do his best to install the roof, or used low-quality materials – it can cause a premature roof wear off.

It is crucial to hire a professional roofing contractor, who is licensed, insured and offers a warranty on a performed job.

Flashing are components that seal roof system (vents, pipe, chimney), making it waterproof and weather resistant.

However, with time flashing can get loose, causing roof problems. If that is the case, call your roofing company for repair service.

Toronto is known to be a raccoon city. These cute, but quite dangerous animals often choose to shelter under your roof, often causing damage to your roof.

If you spot an uninvited guest hiding under your roof, the best is to call animal control right away.

Sometimes something as simple as lack of maintenance can lead to bigger problems. An annual roof cleaning is a must for every homeowner.

Routine inspection, cleaning debris, removing trees branches, cleaning gutters are simple actions to ensure your roof’s longevity.

A damaged or broken shingle can be concerning for your roofing system, so contacting our roofers for inspection is essential. Curled shingles leave space for water to leak, which if left untreated, can lead to more significant issues such as moisture accumulation, mould, or rotting.

Cracked shingles are a sign of aging, but it also can occur due to physical damage from high winds, falling debris, or hail. If your roof is missing shingles, it’s likely due from severe winds blowing them off. This can also be caused by improper installation, where the shingle wasn’t properly secured.

Mould and mildew growth is another common problem homeowners can face. These fungi come in the form of dark stains or green patches on the surface.

Both feed off high humidity, so frequent rainfall increases its chances of growing and needing shingles repaired. Also, debris such as twigs and leaves trap moisture and provide nutrients which enhance their growth.

Poor or improper attic ventilation can cause excess heat buildup in your attic, resulting in premature roof failure This heat warms and dries out the shingles from their underside, causing them to lose their shape and their protective oils, leading to leakage or excess shingle buckling.

In addition, if your attic isn’t properly ventilated, moisture is more likely to build up there in the winter, leading to mould and wood rot. Signs of inadequate attic ventilation include snow that is melting unevenly, insulation that is wet or compressed, attic roof boards or plywood that is black or has black spots, among others.

A sagging roof deck can occur because of excessive weight on the roof, an aging roof and structural deterioration, poor construction or design flaws, foundational issues, or pest damage.

This issue can lead to needing to fix roof leaks, water damage, poor drainage, and natural wear and tear on roofing materials, all of which can weaken the roof’s structure over time.

Soffits and fascia are vulnerable to moisture damage. Prolonged weather exposure can lead to your roofing materials crumbling, warping or rotting. Physical damage from hail or wind or temperature fluctuations can cause soffit and fascia, especially those made from low-quality vinyl, to crack or begin to gap.

Damaged soffit and fascia not only look poor visually, but can prompt mould and mildew to spread from your roof retaining moisture. Worn-out fascia boards can also cause the gutter system to come loose and eventually detach from the roof because they can no longer hold the gutter fasteners in place.

Over the years, it’s natural for twigs, leaves, and other debris to build up in your gutters, causing a blockage. Clogged eavestroughs can prevent water from draining properly, which can damage shingles and lead to needing roof leak repairs.

Trapped water can also get up under the roof coating, causing damage to the edge of your roof’s surface and the underlying materials.

Hail or wind damage on a roof can be difficult to spot. If the hail was large enough or the wind strong enough, you’ll see dents and dings on your shingles.

However, an absence of noticeable dents doesn’t mean your roof, as well as vents, gutters, deck, and downspouts, haven’t been affected either. The best way to know for sure if your roof has been damaged by way of hail or wind is to have it inspected by a Dream Roof professional.

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When your problems are large or complex enough that a simple repair is not enough, a full replacement is your best bet. Our metal roofing installations come with a 50-year warranty.

Dream Roof – Metal Roof Repair Contractor!

Dream Roof is passionate about what we do.  Therefore, we always strive to deliver the professional experience and the highest-quality workmanship of any Toronto roof repair job. We are a team of professionals, and our experts are constantly working hard and to keep on the cutting-edge of industry technology and knowledge to make sure you get the best service possible.

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With our extensive experience and superior methods in blending new structures and solving pesky reoccurring issues, Dream Roof can save you both money and the frustration that comes with a Toronto roof repair. We take great pride and time in our services because it is our goal to make sure your problem does not come back.

You can reach us by phone at 647-667-9962, or click here to get to our contact page for your free estimate. We will match the price of any competitor and our 50-year warranty guarantees our quality. We look forward to hearing from you!

Roof Maintenance and Repair FAQ’s

How Do You Maintain a New Roof?

Here are couple of tips to maintain your new roof: trim overhanging branches, from time to time inspect for rust, clean the gutters, inspect for any missing or damaged shingles or roof sealant, clear ice dam formation.

How Often Should You Maintain Your Roof?

Different types of materials will weather and decay at different rates, it is recommend to self inspect the roof for twice a year. Professional inspection should be every three years for asphalt, composite shingle or wooden shingle. for tile roof it is recommend every 5 years.

Should I Repair or Replace My Roof?

Depends on the damage that has ben done to the roof, if you missing/damaged shingles and if the damage is localized a simple repair will be suffice, if the roof suffered from extensive moisture damage to its layers then you should consider roof replacement.

What Do Roof Inspectors Look For?

Roof inspectors will be looking for damage caused by debris, leaks, over time wear and tear, organic growth or previous unsuccessful repairs and recently shingle installation.

How Do You Know if Your Roof Is Damaged?

There are few signs for damaged roof, Shingles that are dark, dirty, wet, curled, cracked, or absent.shingle granules in gutters, Staining on interior ceilings or walls, Blistering or peeling exterior paint.

How Often Should Roof Be Replaced?

Some Roof materials last longer then the others, average lifespan of a roof:
Composition Shingles: 10-20 years
Asphalt Shingles: 15-30 years
Wood Shingles: 20-25 years
Rubber Roofs: 25-50 years
Metal Roofs: 50-75 years

How Do You Know if Your Roof Is Sagging?

If you see sagging areas on your roof , try to lightly prod it with any object to see if it feels soft, wet or bends easily, if sow you will know you have a moisture damage.

What happens if you don’t repair your roof?

Ignoring roof damage repairs can have a serious impact on your home and your health. Water damage, mould growth, staining on your walls and floor, foul odors, bug infestation, among other issues can arise from neglecting your roofing issues. Whether your roof needs repairs from a recent storm that hit, cracked shingles, blocked eavestroughs, etc., it’s best to contact roofing repair professionals immediately. The longer you wait, the more your roof will lose its strength and durability, and the faster it will continue to deteriorate.

What happens if you don’t fix hail damage on your roof?

Even if your roof isn’t showing signs of water leaking after a hailstorm, it’s important to get hail damage repaired as soon as possible. If not treated properly, hail damage can weaken your roof and make it more susceptible to rain, wind, and snow causing problems in the future. Left unrepaired, hail damage can also lead to more serious issues such as water damage, mould growth, and structural damage affecting the roof deck or the trusses. Additionally, the damage hail does to your roof can lower your home’s value. Don’t delay in getting roof repairs if you think a hailstorm has caused damage of any kind.

How long can you leave a leaky roof?

When it comes to a leaking roof, treat it as an emergency! Even what seems like a small leak can quickly turn into larger problem should you not act fast and repair your roof. Aside from the structural issues associated with water damage, there are numerous health and safety concerns that you need to be mindful of including interior mould and mildew issues, fire hazards, wall, ceiling, or attic damage, higher utility bills and wasted energy, compromised structural integrity, slipping hazards, among others. 

Since there’s no way in knowing how long you can leave a leaky roof before it causes damage, it’s always best to play it safe and fix your roof leak by our professional contractors as soon as possible.

Can you repair a roof without replacing it?

Yes, depending on the type and size of the damage, you can repair a roof without replacing it. If there’s only minor damage to your roof or if only a small area is affected, there’s no need for a full replacement. Contact an expert roofer of ours at Dream Roof to inspect and evaluate the condition of your roof to determine what type of work is required. 

If we do decide to go with roof repair and maintenance over replacement, we’ll also check in advance whether the new materials will match with your existing roofing aesthetic. Ultimately, there are many benefits of choosing to repair your roof over replacing it. Repairing a roof can prove to be a more cost-efficient solution, repairs will take less time compared to a whole roof replacement, and repairing a roof can increase the lifespan of your current roof in place.

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