When a storm tears shingles off a roof on Scott Street at 2 a.m., you need Emergency Roof Repair in Parsons that actually answers the phone.
12 N Franklin St #420, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Parsons roofs are mostly older asphalt shingle over plank decking, and the freeze-thaw cycles off Solomon Creek work flashing loose every winter. We check the chimney, valleys and eaves first because that is where the water gets in.
Parsons sits in a pocket of Wilkes-Barre where the housing stock is older and the weather hits hard. Homes along Scott Street and Hudson Road were built when roof decks were 1x6 plank, not modern plywood, and that changes how we repair them.
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12 N Franklin St #420, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Parsons roofs take a beating from nor'easters, summer hail and freeze-thaw cycles that crack flashing and lift shingles.
The same jobs go differently from one place to the next. Here is what we plan for.
We start by tracing the leak with a moisture meter and infrared camera, then check the flashing and valleys. Most repairs are done in one visit with shingles matched to your roof.
We secure heavy tarps with batten boards and nails so they hold through the next storm. On tight streets like Scott Street, we carry the tarp and ladders through the side yard.
We pull the old counter-flashing, inspect the crown for cracks and rebuild the flashing into the shingle courses. If the brick is wicking water, we seal it with a breathable masonry sealer.
We use moisture meters and thermal cameras to follow the water back to its source, even when the stain is on the other side of the house. You get a written report with photos.
Parsons has its own set of roof problems, driven by the age of the housing stock, the freeze-thaw cycles and the wind that funnels through the…
Older Parsons homes have original flashing that has rusted or pulled loose.
Heat escaping through the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and it refreezes at the cold eaves.
Wind coming off the ridge and through the valley can get under shingle tabs and peel them back.
Low-slope roofs on Parsons additions do not drain well, especially when the drain or scupper is clogged.
Some roof problems announce themselves loudly. Others give you a hint and then get worse.
A simple shingle repair or flashing fix is on the lower end. A larger repair with decking replacement or chimney work can run higher.
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Your written estimate lists each part of the work before it starts.
Parsons is not hard to navigate once you know it, but GPS can send you down the wrong alley if you are not careful.
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A central green space in the Parsons area that we use as a reference point when routing crews.
The creek runs through the lower part of Parsons and is a useful boundary marker.
The main thoroughfare through the neighborhood.
A mix of small businesses, auto shops and storefronts along Hudson Road.
Coal Street is a main access route into Parsons and connects to the larger Wilkes-Barre street grid.
Called at 11 p.m. when water started coming through my ceiling on Hudson Road. They answered, had a tarp on the roof within an hour, and came back the next morning to do the real repair. No runaround, no crazy price. These guys know what they are doing.
Dave M.Hudson Road
We had a chimney leak that two other roofers could not fix. The crew from Wilkes-Barre Roof Repair Pros found the cracked crown and replaced the flashing. It has rained hard twice since and no more stains on the ceiling. Worth every penny.
Karen S.Scott Street
Storm took shingles off my roof on Parsons Avenue. They came out same day, tarped it, and gave me a fair price to replace the damaged section. Showed me photos of everything they did. I will call them again if I need roof work.
Tony R.Parsons Avenue
Roof problems in Parsons change with the seasons.
Parsons is one of several neighborhoods we cover in the Wilkes-Barre area. If you are just outside Parsons, we probably serve your block too.
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Straight answers to what people ask first.
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(570) 481-9079A simple shingle or flashing repair is on the low end. If we find rotted decking or need to replace a chimney crown, the price goes up. We give you a written estimate before we start, so there are no surprises.
For true emergencies, we can usually have a crew at your door within 60 to 90 minutes during normal conditions. In a major storm, it may take longer because we are handling multiple calls. We will give you an honest ETA when you call.
Yes, we offer same-day service whenever possible. If you call in the morning, we can often have a crew out the same day. If the damage is severe, we will tarp the roof immediately and schedule the permanent repair for the next available slot.
If your roof is leaking, do not wait for the next storm to make it worse. We are local, we answer the phone, and we know Parsons.
Call us any time for Emergency Roof Repair Wilkes-Barre PA. We answer the phone day and night, and we give you a real arrival window. If you prefer, send an email with photos of the damage and we will get back to you fast. We serve all of Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County.
