Dundalk roof repair
Flat rowhome roofs, leaks, shingles, and flashing on Dundalk homes.
Roof repair for Dundalk homes
My business is based right here in Dundalk, 21222, so these are the roofs I drive past every day. I've been fixing roofs for 24+ years and have worked on thousands of homes over my career, and a lot of them look like the ones on these streets.
Dundalk was built as a planned town for Bethlehem Steel and shipyard workers starting in 1916. The original homes in Old Dundalk and the St. Helena rowhouses went up around 1918 and 1919, and the original houses had slate roofs. After that came block after block of brick rowhomes in neighborhoods like Gray Manor and Colgate, plus Cape Cods, duplexes, and small single homes out toward Edgemere and the Sparrows Point area. Turner Station, across Bear Creek, has its own mix of older homes. That means I see every kind of roof here: flat and low-slope rowhome roofs, shingles, old slate, and a lot of patches over old patches.
Dundalk sits on the Patapsco River with Bear Creek and Back River close by, so the wind off the water and the damp air work on roofs all year. Wind gets under loose shingles and lifts the edges of flat roofs. The moisture rusts old flashing and keeps wet decking from drying out, so a small leak turns into soft wood faster than people expect.
I'm usually up on a roof during the day, so texting is the fastest way to reach me. Text your address and a few pictures and I'll get back to you as soon as I'm down. If it's urgent, say so in the text, or call and leave a message.
What I see on Dundalk roofs
Flat rowhome roofs
Most Dundalk rowhomes have a flat or low-slope roof in the back, or across the whole house. Water sits on them, seams open up, and the edges pull away where the roof meets the gutter or the next house. Leaks at the party wall between two rowhomes are common.
Wind off the water
Shingles lift and blow off, usually on the side that faces the water. On flat roofs the wind works at loose edges and old patches until they peel back.
Damp air and rusted flashing
The damp near the Patapsco speeds up rust on old metal flashing and rot in the decking. I see a lot of flashing that's been tarred over three or four times instead of replaced.
Chimneys and brick
Older brick chimneys with loose mortar and bad flashing let water into the walls and ceilings below. See chimney flashing repair.
Roof repairs I do in Dundalk
Flat roof repair
Seams, patches, edges, and drains on flat and low-slope rowhome roofs. If a section is too far gone to patch, I'll tell you and show you pictures.
Leak repair
I find where the water is really getting in, which isn't always right above the stain. See roof leak detection and repair.
Shingle replacement
Missing and damaged shingles replaced and matched as close as I can. See shingle replacement.
Flashing repair
Chimneys, walls, vents, and the line where a rowhome roof meets the next one. See roof flashing repair.
Drone roof inspection
I'm an FAA-licensed drone pilot, so I can get clear pictures of a roof that's hard to reach without walking on it. See drone roof inspection.
Dundalk roof repair questions
What causes most roof leaks on Dundalk rowhomes?
Flat roof seams and flashing. Water sits on a flat roof, the seams open up, and the flashing at the back wall and the party wall wears out. That's where I look first.
Can you fix just my side of a shared rowhome roof?
Yes. I repair your section and tie it in at the line between the houses so water doesn't get in where the two roofs meet. If your neighbor's side is causing the problem, I'll show you pictures so you can talk to them.
Does the wind and damp near the water really hurt roofs here?
Yes. Wind off the Patapsco and Bear Creek lifts shingles and loose flat roof edges, and the damp air rusts flashing and keeps wet wood from drying out.
Do you work on older slate roofs in Old Dundalk?
Yes. I replace broken and slipped slates and fix the flashing around them. If the slate is past saving, I'll tell you straight and show you what I found.
How do I get a price?
Text your address and a few pictures to 443-900-4815. I'm usually on a roof, so a text reaches me fastest. If it's urgent, say so, or call.
What customers say
"Omni roof quoted me $300 to replace the rusted gutter pipe and this completely fixed the problem."
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Gutter cleaning and repair
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Masonry and chimney repair
Chimneys, repointing, steps, and brick work in Dundalk.
Essex and Middle River roof repair
Just across Back River, with the same wind and damp off the water.
Roof repair in Baltimore City and County
Everything I do on roofs, all in one place.
All my service areas
Every town I cover, with links to each service.
Roof trouble in Dundalk?
Text me your address and a few pictures of what you're seeing. I'll come take a look and tell you straight whether it needs fixing now or can wait. I'm licensed and insured, MHIC #154344.
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