FranklyRoof Leak Second Opinion
One leak shouldn't automatically mean a whole new roof.
A leak is the single most common reason a homeowner gets talked into a full replacement. Frankly reviews your leak photos, reports, and quotes and gives you an independent read on whether a targeted repair is the honest answer.
Every engagement is a flat fee quoted in writing before any work starts. Send your documents to receive the exact fee with no obligation.
Who this is for
- Homeowners with one active leak and a full-replacement quote
- Owners whose leak came back after a repair they already paid for
- Anyone told the roof is "too far gone to patch" without being shown why
- Owners deciding whether to repair now and replace later
Problems it solves
- A localized flashing or penetration failure priced as a whole-roof problem
- Repairs that treat the stain instead of tracing the actual water path
- Emergency pricing applied during the first winter storm
- Quotes that skip the underlying cause — ventilation, valleys, or deck rot
What you get
- An independent view on whether repair is genuinely still on the table
- The likely source of water intrusion explained in plain language
- A read on whether the proposed repair addresses the cause or the symptom
- Honest framing when replacement really is the right call
- Questions that make a contractor show their reasoning
- A written summary within 48 hours you can act on
How it works
A clear, written process.
- 01
Show us the leak
Photos of the interior staining, the roof area above it, and any exterior shots you can safely take. Include any repair quote or inspection report.
- 02
We review it independently
We work through the likely water path, whether the documented condition is localized or systemic, and whether the proposed scope matches the evidence.
- 03
You get a written summary
Typically within 48 hours — repair versus replace, what to ask, and what to document before anyone starts work.
Frequently asked
- Do you repair roof leaks?
- No. Frankly does not perform, sell, or subcontract any roofing work — that independence is the whole point. We review your leak documentation and quotes so you can hire a contractor with clear eyes. For an active emergency leak, tarp it and call a contractor first; we can review the estimate afterward.
- Can you tell where a leak is coming from just from photos?
- Often we can narrow it down considerably — water almost always enters at a detail like flashing, a valley, or a penetration rather than through the field of the roof. We tell you what the evidence supports and what remains uncertain rather than guessing.
- Should I repair or replace a leaking roof?
- It depends on the roof's age, the material, and whether the failure is localized or systemic. A ten-year-old roof with a failed pipe boot is a repair. A thirty-year-old roof leaking in four places is usually not. We give you a reasoned answer for your specific roof instead of a rule of thumb.
- What should I send you?
- Interior photos of the staining or drip location, photos of the roof above it, the approximate age and material of the roof, and any quotes or reports you have received.
- How fast can you turn this around?
- Most written reviews are returned within 48 hours, and active leaks are prioritized where we can.
- Do you take commissions from the contractor I hire?
- No. No referral fees, no commissions, no kickbacks. You are the only client.
Get an independent set of eyes on your project.
Send your estimate or scope. We'll quote a flat fee in writing before any work starts.