What We Check Before Recommending Repair
We check shingles, underlayment edges, valleys, flashing, pipe boots, skylights, chimney transitions, attic moisture, ceiling stains, and the places where water can travel before it appears indoors.
A ceiling stain rarely appears directly below the point of entry. Water travels along rafters, through insulation, and across vapor barriers before it finds a low point and drips through. On Frederick colonials with finished attic spaces, this travel path can span several feet. We trace the full path rather than patching above the stain and hoping for the best.