Roof Repair
Leaks traced to the actual entry point, storm-damaged shingles replaced, flashing and pipe boots renewed.
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Cobb County
Roofing Contractor in Marietta, GA
Marietta has the oldest and most varied housing stock we work with, and on an older house what is under the current roof is usually the real question.
The Local Picture
Older houses, layered histories
Marietta predates most of the north metro by a long way, and its housing reflects that — properties around the historic square and the older established neighborhoods sit alongside post-war ranch housing and substantial later subdivision development.
On a house that has stood for fifty or seventy years, the roof has been replaced several times, and not always well. We regularly find multiple layers of shingle where a previous contractor roofed over rather than tearing off, decking repairs of varying quality, and flashing details that were correct for one roof and were never revisited for the next.
This is why we are firm about tearing off rather than layering over. On a Marietta house it is not just about inspecting the deck — it is frequently the only way to find out what has actually been done to the roof over the past several decades.
What We See Here
Chimneys, additions and the details that leak
Older Marietta homes have more roof penetrations and transitions than newer ones. Masonry chimneys, sometimes more than one. Additions built at different times, meeting the original roof at awkward angles. Porches and sunrooms with low-slope sections that shingles were never appropriate for.
Almost every persistent leak we chase in this city traces back to one of those, rather than to the field of the roof. Chimney flashing is the most common single culprit — step flashing and counter-flashing done properly will last decades, and done poorly it will let water in from the first season.
Low-slope additions are the second. A porch roof below the pitch that asphalt shingles are rated for needs a membrane system, not shingles, and putting shingles on it produces a roof that leaks no matter how well it is installed.
What we do in Marietta
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and rebuild, 95% finished in a single day with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
Roof replacement →Storm & Claims
Free documented inspection after hail or wind, and we attend the adjuster visit with you.
Storm damage →
Across The City
Where we work in Marietta
We cover Marietta and the surrounding Cobb County area — the neighborhoods around Marietta Square, the established areas off Roswell Road and Powder Springs Street, East Cobb, and the subdivisions toward Kennesaw.
Marietta is further from our Alpharetta base than most of our service area, so for non-urgent work we will normally agree a scheduled visit rather than promising same-day. Emergencies are a different matter — call us.
Attics
Ventilation in older Marietta houses
Attic ventilation was not a design priority when much of Marietta's older housing was built, and it is one of the most consequential things we check during a replacement here.
A poorly ventilated attic traps heat under the roof deck through a Georgia summer. The shingles above then cook from beneath as well as from the sun, and a roof rated for thirty years can lose several of them to a problem that has nothing to do with the shingle quality. In winter the same trapped moisture condenses on the underside of the decking, which over years degrades the sheathing itself.
Retrofitting proper ventilation during a re-roof is far cheaper than doing it as a standalone job, because the roof is already open. On older houses it often means adding ridge venting and confirming that soffit intake is actually clear — blown-in insulation blocking the soffit vents is something we find regularly, and it renders even a well-specified ridge vent useless.
Common questions
My roof has been leaking near the chimney for years. Can it be fixed?
Almost certainly. Chimney leaks are typically a flashing problem rather than a roof problem, and repeated failures usually mean the flashing was surface-sealed rather than properly stepped and counter-flashed. Done correctly it lasts decades.
Can you tell how many layers my roof has?
Often from the edge detail and the roof thickness, and definitively once we start. If there are multiple layers we will tell you before quoting, because tear-off cost and disposal both change.
My porch roof keeps leaking even after repairs. Why?
Frequently because it is too shallow for shingles. Below a certain pitch, asphalt shingles cannot keep water out regardless of installation quality, and it needs a low-slope membrane instead.
Do you charge for an inspection?
No. The inspection, photographs and written report are free and carry no obligation.
How quickly can you get out to me?
Usually the same day or the next. Active leaks take priority, so call rather than emailing if water is coming in.
Get a free roof inspection
Storm damage isn’t always visible from the ground. We’ll document what we find, walk you through the report, and tell you honestly whether you need a repair, a replacement, or nothing at all.