Metal Roofing
Metal Roof Repair in Los Angeles & Orange County
Metal roof repair from QRS finds where water is really getting in and fixes it at the source, across Los Angeles and Orange County. On a metal roof the cause is often a loose fastener, tired sealant or failed flashing rather than the panels themselves. We show you photos of the problem and the finished repair, with a written scope and price before any work. Start with a free roof evaluation.
Overview
Metal sheds water well, so when a metal roof leaks the cause is usually in the details. On exposed-fastener roofs, screws back out and the rubber washers under them crack in the sun. Sealant dries and shrinks, seams open, flashing at walls, vents and skylights pulls loose, and corrosion can start where moisture sits or where different metals touch.
Water runs along metal panels and under their laps before it drips, so the stain inside is rarely under the opening. A roofer starts upslope, checks each line of fasteners, each seam, trim and penetration, and photographs the cause before anything is fixed. When the roof is sound overall, a targeted repair is the sensible fix. When the panels are failing across the roof, we’ll say so. See our roof repair page for how we handle every repair, or standing seam metal roofing if replacement is the better call.
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How we find and fix a metal roof leak
Roof evaluation and leak trace
A roofer inspects and photographs the roof, starting upslope of the stain and working across the places leaks usually begin.
- Lines of fasteners and their washers
- Seams, laps and trims
- Sealant at vents, pipes and walls
- Signs of corrosion
Photos and a plain-English report
We show you what we found and what is causing the leak, so you can see it for yourself instead of taking our word for it.
Written scope and price
Before any work starts you get a written scope and price: which fasteners, sealant, flashing or panels will be repaired or replaced.
The repair
We replace or tighten failed fasteners, reseal and re-flash penetrations and walls, and repair or replace damaged trims and panels. Where corrosion has started, we address it where the metal is still sound.
- Fasteners replaced or tightened
- Penetrations and walls re-flashed and sealed
- Damaged trims or panels repaired or replaced
Walkthrough and warranty
We go through the photos of the finished repair with you. Repairs carry the manufacturer’s warranty on the materials used, which depends on the product.
Why Choose QRS for Metal Roof Repair?
A metal roof leak is detective work. As a licensed California contractor since 2020, we trace it first and then repair what is actually wrong.
Leaks traced, not guessed
We work from the stain upslope and check every likely entry point, because a patch placed over the stain often fails.
Photos of the cause
You see the loose fastener, the open seam or the failed flashing in a photo, then the finished repair.
Repair or replace, honestly
When the roof is sound, a repair is the right fix. When it is worn out across the whole roof, we’ll tell you and show you why.
Matched to your metal
Fasteners, sealants and flashing are chosen to suit your roof’s metal and finish, so the repair doesn’t cause corrosion where different metals meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about metal roof repair.
Why is my metal roof leaking?
The usual causes are fasteners that have backed out or lost their washers, dried sealant, open seams, loose flashing at walls, vents and skylights, and corrosion. A roofer finds which one it is by tracing the leak upslope and checking each detail.
Can a metal roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. When the panels are sound and the problem is in the fasteners, sealant or flashing, a targeted repair fixes it. If the panels are failing across the roof, replacement makes more sense, and we’ll show you the photos.
Can I seal the leak myself?
A dab of sealant can slow a small leak, but it can also hide the real source, and metal is very slippery to walk on, especially when wet. Stay off the roof and see our guide to temporary roof repair options.
Do the fasteners on a metal roof wear out?
On exposed-fastener roofs, the rubber washers that seal the screws break down in the sun, so loose or backed-out fasteners are a common leak source and a routine repair. Standing seam roofs hide their fasteners under the seams.
Does your metal roof repair come with a warranty?
Repairs carry the manufacturer’s warranty on the materials used, which depends on the product and its warranty tier. Installs, such as a new standing seam roof, are backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
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Tell us what’s going on with your roof. A roofer, not a salesperson, looks at it and gives you a clear next step on metal roof repair, with a written scope and price.
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- 10-year workmanship warranty
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