Common Roof Repairs
Most roof problems fall into one of these four categories. Knowing what you're dealing with helps you get accurate quotes and avoid paying for work you don't need.
Leak Repair
The most common call roofers get in Charlotte. Leaks usually start around penetrations — vents, chimneys, skylights — or where shingles have lifted. A good roofer tracks the leak from inside the attic, finds the entry point on the roof, and seals it. Minor leak repairs run $350 to $600. If your ceiling has a water stain, don't wait — water damage spreads fast, especially during Charlotte's rainy spring season. Homeowners in Huntersville and Cornelius deal with this frequently after big storms roll through.
Shingle Replacement
Wind pulls shingles loose. Hail cracks them. Tree branches tear them off. If the damage is limited to a section — say, one slope or a patch around a few square feet — a roofer can replace just the affected shingles without touching the rest of the roof. This runs $400 to $1,000 depending on how many shingles need swapping and whether the underlayment is damaged. The trick is matching the shingle color and brand. If your roof is older, a perfect match may not exist, and that's one signal it might be time for a full replacement.
Flashing Repair
Flashing is the metal strip that seals the joints where your roof meets a wall, chimney, or vent pipe. When flashing rusts, lifts, or cracks, water gets in. This is one of the top causes of roof leaks in Charlotte homes — especially older houses in neighborhoods like Dilworth and Plaza Midwood. Flashing repair costs $300 to $800 and usually takes a couple hours. If you see rust streaks or gaps around your chimney or the wall where your roof changes direction, that's likely a flashing issue. A good roof inspection will catch it early.
Emergency Repair
A tree limb punches through your roof during a storm. A section of shingles peels off in high wind. Water is pouring into your living room. Emergency roof repair means someone shows up the same day — often within hours — to tarp the opening and stop the damage. Expect to pay $500 to $1,500 for emergency service, depending on the severity. Several Charlotte roofers offer 24/7 emergency response, particularly after the spring and summer storm season hits. Don't try to tarp a roof yourself — it's dangerous and rarely holds.