You bought a metal roof partly because it wasn’t supposed to leak. Now there’s a drip in the garage, a rust streak running down a panel, or a piece of ridge trim rattling every time the wind picks up. Metal roof repair in Kissimmee is usually a smaller job than people fear, as long as someone finds the real source instead of smearing caulk over the spot that looks suspicious.
It’s frustrating to pay for a “fix” and watch the same stain come back after the next storm. You deserve a repair that’s done once and done right.
APC Roofing repairs metal roofs on homes, porches, shops and outbuildings around Central Florida. We’re GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and your inspection and estimate are free. Call 407-270-1129 to have your roof checked.
Why metal roofs leak in Kissimmee
Metal itself rarely fails first. The leak almost always starts at a fastener, a joint or a piece of trim, and Central Florida’s weather speeds that along.
Heat cycles are the main cause. A metal roof can get very hot on a sunny afternoon, then cool quickly when a thunderstorm rolls in. Each swing makes the panels expand and contract. Over hundreds of those cycles, screws on an exposed-fastener roof can work loose, and the holes around them can slowly stretch out.
The sun wears out the rubber washers under those screws. Once a washer cracks or flattens, water follows the screw into the deck.
Wind and storms do the rest. Hurricane winds and strong gusts loosen ridge caps, rake trim and edge pieces. Falling limbs dent or bend panels and open up laps.
The most common metal roof repairs we see
On exposed-fastener roofs, the fix is often at the screws. Worn screws get replaced with new ones that have fresh washers. If a hole has stretched, a slightly larger screw can grab solid metal again. Screws that were driven crooked or too tight are reset.
Laps and end laps can leak where one panel overlaps another, especially on low slopes. The right repair uses sealant tape between the panels, not a bead of caulk on top that the sun will crack within a few seasons.
Trim and flashing take a beating. Ridge caps, closure strips, sidewall and chimney flashing, and valleys can loosen or open up. Bent or missing trim gets refastened or replaced.
Pipe boots crack in the sun. A boot made for metal roofing seals around the pipe and conforms to the panel’s ribs.
Damaged panels can often be replaced one at a time, so a single dented or torn panel doesn’t mean a new roof.
Surface rust usually starts at cut edges, scratches or spots where metal shavings were left behind during the original install. Caught early, it can be cleaned and treated. If it has eaten through, that section of panel needs replacing.
Standing seam roofs
Standing seam roofs hide their fasteners, so they leak less often. When they do, the cause is usually at the trim, a damaged seam, a penetration or a valley. Repairs here take care, because the panels are designed to move and shouldn’t be pinned down with screws through the face.
When repair isn’t enough
Sometimes the honest answer is that the roof is past patching. Rust that has gone through panels across large areas, many damaged panels, or a roof that keeps leaking in new places after repairs are signs it may be time to replace it. If that’s where you are, our metal roof installation in Kissimmee page walks through the options. You’ll see photos and hear the reasoning either way.
After a storm
After a hurricane or a hard thunderstorm, it’s worth having the trim, ridge and fasteners checked even if nothing is leaking yet. If a storm damaged your roof, you file the claim with your insurance company and pay your deductible. We document the damage, give you an estimate and work with your adjuster.
Keeping your metal roof in shape
A little attention goes a long way. Have the screws, trim and boots looked at every year or two, keep gutters and valleys clear, and trim back branches that hang over the roof. If you have an exposed-fastener roof, see corrugated metal roofing in Kissimmee for more on that type.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. We check the fasteners, laps, trim, boots and panels, trace the leak to its source and show you photos. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- The repair gets done and the site gets cleaned up. Old screws, trim and metal shavings leave with the crew.
A leak at one screw can wet the decking and insulation under it for months before you see it inside. Fixing it early keeps a small repair small.
Metal roof repair questions from Kissimmee homeowners
Why does my metal roof leak around the screws?
Usually the rubber washer under the screw has worn out in the sun, or the screw has worked loose from heat expansion. Replacing the screws with new ones that have fresh washers often solves it.
Can you replace just one damaged panel?
Often, yes. A single dented or torn panel can usually be swapped out if a matching panel is still available.
Can I just caulk the leak?
Caulk on the surface is a short-term patch at best. The sun cracks it, and the leak returns. A lasting repair fixes the fastener, lap or flashing that’s letting water in.
Is a leaking metal roof always a sign I need a new one?
No. Most metal roof leaks come from fasteners, trim or boots, which can be repaired. Replacement only makes sense when damage is widespread.
Get metal roof repair in Kissimmee
Call 407-270-1129 or start your free estimate online. For other kinds of leaks, see our roof leak repair in Kissimmee page.
You’ll end up with a dry garage, a quiet ridge on windy nights and a metal roof that keeps doing the job you bought it for.
