How to Test a Roof Leak after an Arizona Storm

After a Arizona monsoon you may suspect your roof was damaged in the storm and is leaking. Before calling a certified AZ restoration company you can test your roof yourself.  If you put off leak detection, the leak will get worse and cost even more to fix the longer you let it go.

What you'll need:

1. More than one person
2. Ladder
3. Hose
4. Bucket
5. Chalk
6. Flashlight
7. Access to your attic

Follow these steps to test your roof:

1. Get into the attic and look at the ceiling for any water stains, discoloration or mold. Correlate the spots that you find inside the attic with the location on the roof. This will help the person on the roof quickly locate the area on the roof where they need to stand.

2. Open the windows in the attic if possible. This will help you communicate with the person on the roof. If not, set up a predetermined time limit for the person on the roof to spray water.

3. Place a ladder near the lowest point of the roof. Connect enough hose to an outdoor faucet to reach up onto the roof and turn on the water supply. You or a second person climb onto the roof with the garden hose and locate the areas where you need to focus water flow. Spray water on the roof until the person inside the attic tells you to stop or until you reach the predetermined time limit for spraying.

4. Using a flashlight, look for water dripping or streaming from the ceiling inside the attic. Hold a bucket to catch the water. If you notice water leaking, circle the area with chalk so you can easily identify it when you repair the roof.

If you have found a leak in your roof contact Seymore Builders to begin repairs and work directly with your insurance company. Visit our site for more information.