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.
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, scope, or estimate. We'll respond within 48 hours.