Carrollton, Texas

Carrollton roofing Start with the skylights.

Many Carrollton houses still have their original skylights, and they are a common source of leaks. Call any time and you will be put through to a local, owner-run roofing company.

Call (469) 649-7066

Skylights: where Carrollton roofs leak

A lot of Carrollton was built in the 1970s and 1980s, when skylights were a popular upgrade, and many of those houses still have their original units. A forty-year-old skylight is a common source of leaks: the seal between glass and frame fails, the plastic domes craze and crack in the sun, and the flashing around the curb was often built for a roof that has since been replaced once or twice.

A re-roof is the right time to deal with them. Options include replacing the skylight with a new unit and its own flashing kit, re-flashing an existing unit that is still sound, or removing it and decking over the opening. Whatever you choose, it should be decided before the shingles go on, not patched afterward.

Ask for the skylight separately on the quote: the unit, the flashing kit, and whether the interior shaft needs any repair.

Other things older Carrollton roofs hide

Multiple layers left from earlier replacements.
Turbine vents that squeal and leak, and attics that are under-ventilated for today's shingles.
Chimney flashing patched with sealant instead of replaced.

Roofer inspecting shingles and flashing on an older roof — Flashing around skylights and chimneys is where older roofs usually fail.

Choosing a Carrollton roofer

A plan for every skylight and chimney, in writing.
A full tear-off and per-sheet decking prices.
A certificate of insurance; Texas does not license roofers.
Your deductible stays yours; Texas law bars roofers from waiving it.

Crew working on a shingle roof — Replacing skylight flashing during the re-roof saves a second repair later.

See roof leak repair and roof replacement.

Common questions

Should I replace my skylights when I replace the roof?

If they are old, leaking or clouded, yes; the new flashing kit goes in with the roof. Sound skylights can be re-flashed instead.

Can a skylight be removed and roofed over?

Yes. The opening is framed and decked, and the ceiling is patched inside. It removes a leak point for good.

Why do turbine vents leak?

Their bearings wear and their bases loosen. Many roofers replace them with ridge vents during a re-roof, balanced with soffit intake.

Are roofers licensed in Texas?

No. Ask for a certificate of insurance and local references.

Which areas do you take calls from?

All of Carrollton, including the neighborhoods along Josey Lane, Trinity Mills, Belt Line and the George Bush Turnpike, plus Farmers Branch and Addison.

Call a local roofer in Carrollton

The line is answered around the clock. You will be put through to a local, owner-run roofing company that works in Carrollton.

Call (469) 649-7066