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Roof Repair in Novi, MI found and fixed right
A ceiling stain, a few shingles in the yard or a drip in the attic. We find where the water is really getting in on your Novi home, fix it properly and show you photos of the repair.
- Free roof inspection
- Leak source tracked down
- Photos of every repair
- Owner walks the job
Free roof inspection & estimate
Novi homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Most Novi leaks start at the details
On the subdivision homes that make up much of Novi, leaks rarely come from the middle of a shingle field. They come from the places where the roof meets something else: rubber pipe boots that have cracked after years of sun, step flashing where a garage roof runs into a second-story wall, a chimney with tired counterflashing, or a valley where ice backed up over the winter.
Those details are where a 1980s or 1990s roof usually gives out first, and where a newer roof can fail early if a step was skipped during installation. Patching the stain on the ceiling or smearing sealant over the spot does not last through another freeze-thaw season.
We trace the water from the inside and the outside, photograph the cause, and repair it the right way: new boots, replaced flashing, matched shingles and sealed nail lines. If what we find tells us the roof is closer to the end of its life, we say so and show you why, so you can decide between a repair, a rejuvenation or a replacement with the facts in front of you.
Common roof repairs in Novi
Michigan weather finds the weak spots. These are the problems we fix most often.
Roof leaks
We trace water back to where it enters, not where it drips, and seal the source.
Missing or lifted shingles
Wind breaks the seal on older tabs. We replace them and match the existing roof as closely as possible.
Flashing repair
Chimney, wall and skylight flashing that has pulled loose or rusted through is reset or replaced.
Pipe boots & vents
Rubber boots around plumbing vents crack in the sun and let water run down the pipe.
Ice dam damage
Ice backing up under the shingles at the eaves can soak the decking and ceilings below.
Storm damage
Hail bruises and wind creases are documented with photos and repaired or scoped for your adjuster.
When a repair is the right call
A repair makes sense when the damage is isolated and the rest of the roof is sound. A handful of missing shingles, one leaking boot or a section of flashing does not mean you need a new roof.
When shingles are curling, cracking and shedding granules across the whole roof, or the decking is soft in several places, repairs start chasing problems. At that point replacement usually costs less over time. If the shingles are drying out but still sound, roof rejuvenation may add years before you need either.
We give you the honest answer, with photos, and a written estimate for the options that fit your roof.
| Situation | Repair | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Damagewhere it is | One area | Across the roof |
| Shinglesoverall condition | Sound, sealed | Curling, brittle |
| Deckingunder the shingles | Solid | Soft or rotted |
| Leakshistory | One source | Repeated, many spots |
| Costwhat drives it | Area and access | Size, layers, pitch |
Roof repair without the guesswork
You see what we see before any work starts, and after it is done.
Inspect & trace
We check the roof and, where needed, the attic to find where water is actually getting in.
- Shingles, flashing, vents
- Attic check where needed
- Photos of the problem
Explain & estimate
You get the photos, a plain explanation and a written estimate for the repair.
- Free written estimate
- Repair vs. replace honesty
- No pressure
Repair & show
We make the repair, clean up and show you photos of the finished work.
- Photos of the fix
- Debris cleaned up
- Briefing when we finish
Hail or wind damage?
We document storm damage with photos and a scope you can give your insurance adjuster.
More ways to protect your roof
When a repair is not the whole answer.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and a new Owens Corning shingle system, with the yard protected and cleaned up every day.
Learn more
Roof Rejuvenation
A bio-based treatment that restores aging asphalt shingles and adds up to 5 years per application.
Learn more
Leak Prevention & Waterproofing
Ice and water shield, flashing and ventilation that stop ice dams and leaks before they start.
Learn moreRepairs our customers could see
Homeowners mention the photos and the straight talk most.
“Kincaide did a phenomenal job fixing up my garage roof and siding. They also cleaned up the area after so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. Everytime there was any issue found during installation, they provided picture evidence. They also were the best cost when compared to other companies. Highly recommend.”
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
“Very awesome, professional experience with Kincaide!!! Scott and his crew is wonderful. They do good work, really put things in terms so that people can understand things better. We will definitely be sticking with KINCAIDE!!!”
What breaks on Novi roofs, by the age of the house
The repair calls we see in Novi tend to follow when the neighborhood was built.
Novi has lake homes that have been added onto over the decades, big subdivisions from the building boom of the 1980s through the 2000s, and newer construction on the west side. Each group fails in its own way, and knowing that helps us find a leak faster.
1980s and 1990s homes
Cracked pipe boots, worn step flashing and shingles that have lost their seal and lift in the wind.
2000s subdivisions
Complex rooflines with many valleys and wall intersections, where small flashing gaps turn into leaks.
Older and lake homes
Additions tied into older roofs, where two roof planes meet and water finds the seam.
- Novi
- Northville
- Wixom
- Walled Lake
- Farmington Hills
- Commerce Township
- Lyon Township
- South Lyon
- Livonia
Roof repair questions from Novi homeowners
Straight answers about leaks, shingles and when a repair makes sense.
Can you match the shingles on my Novi home?
Do I need a permit for a roof repair in Novi?
Why does my roof only leak during heavy rain or snowmelt?
Is a repair worth it on an older roof?
What does a roof repair cost?
Can you repair a roof in winter?
Got a leak in Novi? Let’s find it.
Book a free inspection. We’ll find the source, photograph it and tell you exactly what the repair involves.