Did mine myself—wasn't too bad once I watched a couple YouTube vids and got the hang of it. A few pointers if you're thinking about DIY:
- Get good flashing tape, not the cheap stuff... trust me.
- Take your time removing old caulk/sealant; prep work saves headaches later.
- Ladder safety—seriously, don't rush that part.
Storm fixes always sting the wallet, but doing it yourself definitely softens the blow. Good luck!
"Get good flashing tape, not the cheap stuff... trust me."
Haha, learned that lesson the hard way. Thought I'd save a few bucks on tape once—ended up redoing half the job after the next rain. DIY's great, but shortcuts rarely pay off...
Yeah, shortcuts can bite you later for sure. Did you end up having to replace any wood or drywall, or was it mostly just resealing things? Storm damage always seems minor til you start poking around underneath...
"Storm damage always seems minor til you start poking around underneath..."
Yeah, ain't that the truth. Last year we had what looked like just a few loose shingles after a storm. Thought it'd be a quick fix—just nail 'em back down and call it good. But once I got up there, found out water had seeped in and warped some plywood underneath. Ended up replacing a whole section of roof decking, which wasn't exactly cheap, but at least caught it before mold set in.
Honestly, if you're lucky enough to just reseal things without replacing drywall or wood, that's a win in my book. Storm repairs can snowball fast once you start peeling back layers. Sounds like you're being thorough though, which is smart. Better to spend a bit more upfront than deal with bigger headaches down the road... learned that lesson the hard way myself. Hang in there, it'll get sorted eventually.
Yeah, roofing repairs can escalate pretty quickly once you start digging around. If you're lucky, a basic patch-up might run you just a couple hundred bucks—some shingles, sealant, and maybe renting a ladder if you don't have one. But if water's gotten underneath and damaged decking or rafters, you're easily looking at $1k–$3k or more depending on how widespread it is. Always worth checking thoroughly before assuming it's minor... learned that lesson myself after Hurricane Irene.
