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Roof leaking in NYC? Get matched with a local roofer
A roof leak usually shows up during a storm, when getting on the roof is most dangerous. The goal right now is to protect the inside of the home safely. A roofer can make an emergency patch and a proper repair once the weather allows.
- Free to use — no obligation
- Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island
- You choose whether to hire anyone
Heads-up: we’re a referral service, not the company that does the work. We pass your request to independent local providers.
What to do right now
- Stay off the roof in rain, wind, snow or ice, and at night.
- Put buckets, pots and towels under the drip. Move furniture and electronics away.
- If water is running near light fixtures or outlets, turn off that circuit at the breaker if you can reach it from a dry spot.
- If the ceiling is bulging with water, keep everyone out from under it and call a pro. Don’t poke it.
- Take photos inside, and from the ground outside if it’s safe, for the roofer and your insurer.
- In an attached building, tell your neighbors. Water can travel along shared roofs and walls.
⚠️ Safety first
- Don’t climb ladders or walk on wet, icy or steep roofs.
- A water-logged ceiling can collapse. Stay clear.
- Keep away from water near electrical fixtures.
Common causes
- Damaged or aging flat-roof membrane (common on NYC row houses)
- Clogged drains, gutters or scuppers
- Failed flashing around chimneys, skylights and parapet walls
- Wind-lifted shingles on pitched roofs
- Ice dams in winter
- Cracked masonry or coping stones letting water into walls
What to ask before you hire
- Do you hold a NYC Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work? (Check it on the DCWP site.)
- Can you put on an emergency tarp or patch now, and quote the full repair separately?
- Do you work on my roof type: flat/modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO or shingle?
- Will the job need a DOB permit or a sidewalk shed, and who handles that?
- What warranty comes with the work, and is it in writing?
Roof Leak Repair by borough
Jump to: Brooklyn · Queens · Manhattan · Bronx · Staten Island
Roof Leak Repair in Brooklyn
Many Brooklyn brownstones and row houses have flat roofs with parapet walls, where clogged drains and failed flashing are common leak sources. Leaks can travel along a shared roof between neighbors.
Get matched with a Brooklyn pro →Roof Leak Repair in Queens
Queens mixes flat-roof attached houses with pitched shingle roofs on detached homes. Tell the roofer which you have and how many stories. It changes the equipment they bring.
Get matched with a Queens pro →Roof Leak Repair in Manhattan
Most Manhattan roofs belong to the building. Renters and co-op owners report to management. Townhouse owners deal with flat roofs, skylights and old parapets, and work may need DOB permits or a sidewalk shed.
Get matched with a Manhattan pro →Roof Leak Repair in Bronx
In Bronx apartment buildings, top-floor leaks usually come from the building roof, which is management’s job. Homeowners in neighborhoods with detached houses can hire a roofer directly.
Get matched with a Bronx pro →Roof Leak Repair in Staten Island
Staten Island has many pitched shingle roofs with gutters. In fall and winter, clogged gutters and ice dams are a frequent cause of leaks.
Get matched with a Staten Island pro →Questions
Can a roofer come during the storm?
Some offer emergency tarping when it’s safe. Many will only fix it once the weather clears. Protect the interior in the meantime.
Does insurance cover roof leaks?
It depends on the policy and the cause (sudden storm damage versus wear). Photograph everything and call your insurer.
Who fixes the roof in an apartment building?
The building owner or management, not the tenant.
Is the referral free?
Yes. You agree on price and work with the roofer directly.
How this works
- Tell us what’s wrong: the form takes about a minute.
- We pass your request to an independent local company that handles this kind of job in your area.
- They contact you to talk through the problem and the price. You decide whether to hire them.
The referral is free. We may be paid by the provider or a referral network. We don’t check or guarantee licenses, insurance, prices or quality. Please verify any company before you hire it. More on how it works.