Even if you don’t have buckets catching drips on the floor, there are other ways to tell if there’s a leak in your roof. Some of the more common signs of a roof leak include:
- Water stains on the ceiling and along the upper part of the walls
- Dripping water
- Discoloration or water stains on the exterior of the home
- Smell of wet newspapers (this indicates mold or mildew)
- Paint is flaking off, or wallpaper is peeling
Even without the visible signs of water damage, there are a few other indications that you have a leaking roof. Missing shingles or “balding” areas, especially after a storm or high winds, may mean that there’s a leak in the roof. Or, if you have cracks in the membrane of a flat roof or missing or damaged flashing or boot covers to roof penetrations, you could have a hole or leak in the roof.
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