Housworth Construction serving Dacula, GA

When you see a little sheetrock damage on the inside of your home, it doesn't always mean you need a new roof. Sometimes little things can happen on your roof like a plumbing boot issue, loose shingles, or resealing flashing. All these types of repairs can be done & you can still get another 5,10 or 15 more years of life out of your roof. The most common roof repair is a leaky plumbing boot. Most builders & contractors install plastic plumbing boots. Plastic doesn't last forever with the sun constantly beating down on it or the threat of critters chewing on it. Plumbing boots should always be resealed every few years, but if you're looking to eliminate this from ever being an issue it's best to install lead plumbing boots.

Chimney repairs can be very costly if you neglect your home. It's not just the siding & corner post that rots out, but the plywood behind it. Sometimes a chimney can leak for months or even years before you notice it. When that happens you risk mold growth inside the chimney. Something that could have cost less than $1,000.00 can run up to $5,000- 10,000 dollars depending on the size of the chimney, how many stories & of course what the chimney is made of. In this picture, the homeowner said he heard a drip for about 2 years before calling someone out. Once the siding was pulled off, it was discovered that the builder didn't put house wrap behind the siding. This is a barrier to protect the plywood from getting rotted. This of course made things a lot worse & a lot more expensive for the homeowner. The entire framing of the chimney had to be replaced along with the corner post & siding. Anytime you hear a drip don't wait to address it. Homeowners should always maintain getting their house painted every few years to prevent damage like this.

Big storms with gusting winds & heavy rain will happen to every homeowner. We often only worry if the electricity goes out. When these storms hit your home they sometimes can bring hail which can damage every inch of your home. Hail damage can happen to your roof, gutters, ac units, window screens, etc. Most homeowners are unaware of any hail damage to their roof system until a leak springs up. One of the signs that all insurance companies look for when inspecting for hail damage is dents in the vents. They inspect all turtle vents, power vents & furnace vents. This is a clear indication that your home has fallen victim to hail damage. Anytime you see dents in your ac units or gutters we highly recommend having your property inspected to find out if you should file a claim with your homeowner's insurance.