Roof Leak Repair in Murfreesboro, TN

Roof leaking in Murfreesboro? Roof Troops Roofing finds where the water is actually getting in, stops it, and fixes it with our own crew. We start in the attic, follow the water back to its source, and show you photos before you decide anything. Most leak repairs are done in a few hours, and every repair is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty for as long as you own your home.

This page is about leaks: where they start on Middle Tennessee roofs, how to spot one, and what to do while water is coming in. For shingles, flashing and other damage that is not leaking yet, see roof repair in Murfreesboro. If a storm caused it, see storm damage repair and insurance claim assistance. If the roof is past saving, we offer roof financing through our partner Acorn Finance. Either way, the first step is a free roof inspection.

Quick facts

• Who: Roof Troops Roofing LLC, veteran-owned, founded by Navy Combat Veteran Don Hane, based in Murfreesboro, TN
• Hours: open 24 hours every day, including emergency tarping
• Crews: our own, never subcontractors
• Leak repairs: most take a few hours; any rotted decking is replaced only by a written change order you approve
• Warranty: lifetime workmanship warranty on every repair, for as long as you own your home
• Inspections: free, with photos and a written quote before any work starts
• Credentials: TN contractor license #84570, A-rated with the BBB
• Financing: through our partner Acorn Finance; checking your options won’t affect your credit score (subject to lender approval)
• Phone: 615-258-9977
• Service area: Rutherford, Davidson, Williamson, Maury, Coffee, Bedford, Wilson, Sumner, and Warren counties

Protect the Home. Earn the Trust.

Where roofs leak in Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee gets about 50 inches of rain a year at Nashville’s airport, and the National Weather Service counts roughly 49 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and about 67 nights at or below freezing. Heat bakes rubber and sealant, freezing nights work nails loose, and spring storms throw wind and hail at the whole roof. Here is where that shows up as a leak.

Flashing at walls, chimneys and dormers

Flashing is the metal that turns water away where the roof meets something vertical. When it was reused from an old roof, was never tucked in right, or has pulled loose, water runs behind it and down the wall framing. These leaks often show up on a wall or around a window, not on the ceiling, so people blame the window first.

Pipe boots

Every plumbing vent goes through the roof inside a rubber collar called a pipe boot. After enough summers in the sun, the rubber dries out and cracks, and rain runs straight down the pipe. A cracked pipe boot is one of the most common leaks we fix and one of the smallest repairs.

Valleys

A valley is where two roof slopes meet, and it carries more water than any other part of the roof. Leaves and pine needles pack into valleys under trees, water backs up under the shingles, and a hard rain finds any weak spot. Valleys that were cut short or nailed too close to the center line leak too.

Nail pops

The deck under your shingles swells and shrinks with heat, cold and humidity. Over time that can push a nail up until it lifts the shingle above it, and water runs in around the nail. You may see a small spot of rust or a stain right around a nail on the attic side.

Wind and storm damage

Straight-line wind lifts shingle tabs and breaks the seal strip that holds them down. A creased shingle may still be on the roof but won’t lie flat anymore, and wind-driven rain gets under it. Hail cracks the shingle mat and knocks off granules. Storm leaks often show up days or weeks later. See storm damage repair if a storm came through.

Ice and falling limbs

True ice dams are less common here than up north, but they happen when snow sits on a cold roof edge and the meltwater backs up under the shingles. The bigger winter problem in Middle Tennessee is freezing rain. In the January 2026 ice storm, limbs loaded with ice came down on roofs across the area, and a limb can crack the deck even when the shingles look fine from the ground.

Skylights

Skylights leak in three places: the flashing around the curb, a failed seal between the glass and the frame, or condensation dripping off the inside of the glass. We figure out which one it is before recommending anything, because a reflash and a new skylight are very different jobs.

Chimneys

Chimney leaks usually come from the step flashing and counterflashing where the chimney meets the roof. A wide chimney with no cricket (the small peaked diverter on the uphill side) holds water and leaks over time. Cracked crowns and soft mortar can let water in through the brick itself. That part is masonry work, and if that is your problem, we will tell you so you can call a mason.

When it isn’t the roof

Some of the “roof leaks” we get called for are not roof leaks. Bathroom fans that vent into the attic instead of outside soak insulation in winter. HVAC units in the attic sweat and their condensate lines clog. Plumbing and window leaks stain ceilings and walls too. If it is not the roof, we tell you, and you don’t pay for a roof repair you don’t need.

Signs you have a roof leak

• Brown or yellow stains on a ceiling or high on a wall, especially ones that grow after rain
• Paint bubbling or peeling on a ceiling
• Drips, wet insulation or dark wet spots on the wood in the attic
• A musty smell in an upstairs room or closet
• Daylight through the roof boards when you look up in the attic
• Missing, lifted or creased shingles, or piles of granules at the bottom of downspouts
• Water stains or rot on fascia boards, or gutters that overflow onto the siding
• A soft or spongy spot when you push up on the roof deck from the attic

What to do right now if your roof is leaking

1. Stay safe. If water is near lights, outlets or a ceiling fan, turn off that circuit at the breaker. Stay off the roof, especially when it is wet or dark.
2. Catch the water. Put a bucket or trash can under the drip and towels around it. Move furniture, electronics and rugs out of the way.
3. Watch the ceiling. If drywall is bulging with water, keep people out from under it. A small hole at the lowest point lets the water drain into a bucket instead of bringing the ceiling down.
4. Take photos. Get the ceiling, the attic if you can safely reach it, and anything that got wet. Note the date and the weather. If a storm caused it, those photos help your claim.
5. Call us. Call 615-258-9977, any hour. We can tarp an active leak, then come back and make the permanent repair.

How we find and fix your leak

Patching the spot over the stain is how leaks come back. We find where the water is actually getting in first.

1. Attic first. We follow the water trail on the rafters and deck back toward where it enters.
2. On the roof. We check the flashing, pipe boots, valleys, nails and shingles above that spot, and the areas uphill of it.
3. Water test if needed. When the source is still unclear, we run water on one section of the roof at a time while someone watches from the attic.
4. Photos and a written quote. You see what we found and what it takes to fix it before any work starts.
5. The repair. Our own crew replaces the pipe boot, resets or replaces the flashing, rebuilds the valley, or replaces the damaged shingles. If the deck under it is rotted, you see photos and approve a written change order before we replace it.
6. Cleanup and walkthrough. We clean up, run the magnet for nails, and walk you through what we did.

Repair or replace?

Most leaks are a repair. A full roof replacement starts to make more sense when:

• The shingles are near the end of their life, usually around 25 to 30 years for architectural shingles and sooner for three-tab
• The roof is leaking in more than one place, or the same area keeps leaking after repairs
• Shingles are brittle, curling or losing granules across whole slopes
• There is soft decking in more than one area
• Storm damage covers most of the roof, not one spot

If that is where you are, we will tell you and show you why with photos. A roof replacement with our crew takes about 1 day on average, and you can pay over time with financing through our partner Acorn Finance. Checking your options won’t affect your credit score.

Roof leak repair across Middle Tennessee

We fix leaks from our Murfreesboro base all over Rutherford, Davidson, Williamson, Maury, Coffee, Bedford, Wilson, Sumner, and Warren counties. Local repair pages: Smyrna, La Vergne, Nashville, Franklin, Lebanon, Shelbyville, Manchester, Tullahoma and McMinnville.

Why homeowners call Roof Troops for leaks

• Veteran-owned. Roof Troops was founded by Don Hane, a Navy Combat Veteran who has been roofing in Middle Tennessee since 2009.
• Our own crews. The people on your roof work for us, not a subcontractor.
• You see what we see. Photos of the problem, a written quote, and no work until you approve it.
• Open 24 hours every day. Leaks don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we.
• Licensed and A-rated with the BBB. TN contractor license #84570.

Roof leak questions

How do I find where my roof is leaking?

Start in the attic with a flashlight, during a rain or right after one. Water usually runs along a rafter or the underside of the deck before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is rarely right under the opening. We trace it the same way: attic first, then the roof, then a controlled water test if we still need to pin it down.

Is a roof leak an emergency?

If water is coming through the ceiling, running near lights or outlets, or the ceiling is sagging, treat it as one. Call 615-258-9977. We are open 24 hours every day and can tarp an active leak to keep more water out until the repair.

Why does my roof only leak in heavy or wind-driven rain?

That pattern usually points to flashing or a valley. In a light, straight-down rain the water never reaches the gap. When rain blows sideways or a valley carries more water than it can shed, water gets pushed under the shingles or behind the flashing.

Can you fix a leak without replacing the whole roof?

Most of the time, yes. Cracked pipe boots, loose flashing and a few damaged shingles are repairs. If the roof is near the end of its life or leaking in several places, we show you the photos and tell you straight that a repair will not hold.

How long does a roof leak repair take?

Most repairs are completed in a few hours. Rotted decking or a rebuilt valley takes longer, and we tell you that up front, before any work starts.

How much does it cost to fix a roof leak?

It depends on what failed and how much of the roof is involved. A cracked pipe boot is a small job. A rotted valley or soft decking is a bigger one. After the free inspection you get a written quote, and no work starts until you approve it.

Will insurance pay for my roof leak?

It depends on what caused it and on your policy. Sudden storm damage is often covered, while wear and age usually are not. We give you photos and a written estimate you can send with your claim. You or your licensed public adjuster handle the claim itself.

Is the water stain from my roof or something else?

Not every ceiling stain is a roof leak. Bathroom fans that vent into the attic, sweating or clogged HVAC condensate lines, plumbing leaks and window leaks all leave stains that look the same. We check the attic first and tell you if it is not the roof.

Do you repair leaks on metal roofs?

Yes. On exposed-fastener metal roofs, the usual cause is screws that have backed out or rubber washers that have dried and cracked. We also reseal and refasten trim, flashing and ridge cap, and our own crews do that work too.

Call 615-258-9977 or use the form below for a free leak inspection. Roof Troops is veteran-owned, A-rated with the BBB, and open 24 hours every day. Our own crews do every repair, backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty. Protect the Home. Earn the Trust.