Got a roof leak? Most are fixable without a new roof.
Honest diagnosis. Same-day callback in Salem and the Willamette Valley. Free inspection. The bid holds 30 days.
No "your whole roof is shot" pitch. If a $300 repair fixes it, that's what I'll tell you.
The honest truth about roof leaks.
A leak in your ceiling is alarming. The fear isn't just water damage — it's the suspicion that the next contractor through the door is going to say "your whole roof is shot" and pitch you a $20,000 replacement.
Most of the time, that's not the truth. Most roof leaks in Salem-area homes come from a single failure point — a cracked rubber pipe boot, a lifted flashing strip, damage in a valley where two slopes meet, or a missing shingle above the leak. The rest of the roof is fine. The fix is a targeted repair, often a few hundred dollars, and your roof goes another 5-15 years before you actually need replacement.
Sometimes a leak DOES mean the roof is at the end of its life. I'll tell you straight when that's the case. But I'd rather quote a $300 repair on a sound roof than sell you a replacement you don't need. That's how Clover builds the kind of business you'd refer your neighbor to.
Where roof leaks actually come from.
Pipe boot failures
The rubber gasket around every plumbing vent. Cracks around year 10 because of Oregon's UV cycle. About a third of the leaks we see. Fixable in 20-30 minutes.
Lifted flashing
Metal pieces where your roof meets a chimney, vent, skylight, or wall. If installed cheap, they lift or corrode and create a gap water finds. Often fixable without disturbing surrounding shingles.
Valley metal failures
Where two roof slopes meet. Heavy water flow concentrates here. Older valleys often used woven shingles or thin metal that fails after 15-20 years. Replacement is usually a half-day repair.
Missing or cracked shingles
Wind or impact damage. If you can see sky through your attic from a specific spot, this is probably it. Quick fix once we find the right shingle match.
Clogged or misdirected gutters
Half the "roof leaks" we investigate are actually gutter problems — water backing up and getting under the shingles at the eaves. Clover handles both, so we solve the real problem.
Roof genuinely at end-of-life
Sometimes the leak is just the visible symptom of an old roof. If I find this, I'll tell you straight and write a bid for replacement instead of repair. The 30-day price hold applies either way.
Not sure which is happening? Call [[PHONE]]. In five minutes I'll have a strong guess.
Active leak? Call now for same-day callback.
Manny answers during business hours. After hours, leave a voicemail or text "URGENT" and I'll call back tonight.
Call Manny: [[PHONE]]What happens after you call.
We talk about the leak.
You describe what you're seeing. In a few minutes I'll know roughly where to look.
I come find it.
Often within the week. I climb the roof, find the actual failure point, photograph it, and walk you through what I see.
I write the repair bid.
Line by line. If it's a $300 fix, that's what's on the bid. If it's more because of hidden damage, you'll see exactly why. Price holds 30 days.
You decide.
Repair? Get other quotes? Wait? Up to you. If we move forward, we usually schedule within 1-2 weeks.
Roof leak questions, answered straight.
Does a roof leak mean I need a new roof?
Usually not. Most roof leaks come from a single failure point. If the rest of the roof is sound, a targeted repair is the right move.
How quickly can you come out for a leak in Salem?
Same-day callback if you call during business hours. For active leaks during storms, we prioritize the inspection — usually that week.
How much does a roof leak repair cost?
Most single-point repairs run $200 to $800 depending on access. Complex flashing or multiple failure points can be more. Free inspection and bid.
Can I just patch it myself?
You can buy time with a tarp for an emergency, but that's a Band-Aid. Permanent repair is best left to a roofer who can see what's actually failing.
Will my homeowner's insurance cover it?
Depends on the cause. Storm damage is usually covered. Wear-and-tear is not. Bring your claim letter — we work with most insurers.
What if the leak comes back?
Workmanship is warrantied. If the same spot leaks again within a year, we come back and fix it free.
Related services and areas.
Other services
Where we serve
- Salem
- Keizer, Mt Angel, Stayton, Silverton, Woodburn
- Suburban Portland
Or, write me.
For an active leak, easiest is to call: [[PHONE]]. If you want to start in writing, the form below lands in my inbox.