For Homeowners
We fix dripping eaves on houses across Knoxville. You get a same-day look at the roof edge and a plain explanation of the cause.
- Soffit stain spreading
- Gutter pulling loose
- Shingle tabs in the yard
Roof Edge and Eaves Leak Repair Knoxville TN You Can Trust
Roof Edge and Eaves Leak Repair Knoxville TN targets the drip edge, fascia, and soffit where water sneaks past flashing and rots the wood behind your gutters. If you see stains on the soffit or peeling paint along the roofline, we find the source and fix it the same day. Our eaves leak fix in Knoxville TN covers asphalt shingles, metal drip edge, and step flashing.
Drip edge checkSoffit moisture scanHose test- Walk the edgeWe check every foot.
- Photograph the leakYou see what we see.
- Test with waterWe confirm the seal.
- Clean the gutterWe clear debris before leaving.
What Our Roof Edge and Eaves Leak Repair Covers
Every roof edge and eaves leak repair starts with a full inspection of the drip edge, fascia, soffit, and first course of shingles. We include the materials and labor to seal the leak, plus a hose test to prove the repair. If we find damage beyond the edge, we quote it separately so you can decide.
Full Edge Inspection
We walk the roof with a roof ladder and check the drip edge, fascia board, soffit, and starter course. A moisture meter confirms how far water has traveled into the wood.
Drip Edge Reset
Lifted or rusted drip edge gets pulled and reset with new fasteners. We seal the joint with Henry roof cement and DAP caulk so water sheds into the gutter.
Underlayment Replacement
Torn or missing underlayment at the edge gets replaced with Grace Ice & Water Shield. That membrane protects the decking from wind driven rain and ice dams.
Step Flashing Repair
We re-seat step flashing where the roof meets a wall or dormer. New flashing prevents water from slipping behind the siding and running down to the eaves.
Hose Test and Photo Report
After the sealant cures, we run a hose test kit over the repair for 10 minutes. You get a photo report showing the before, the repair, and the dry test result.
Homes and businesses.
The approach is the same for a home and a business. What changes is the access, the schedule and who needs the paperwork.
For Property Managers
We repair edge leaks on rental homes and commercial buildings. You get photo documentation and a clear invoice for each unit.
- Tenant reports a ceiling drip
- Fascia rot at the gutter line
- Storm damage at the roof edge
Roof Edge and Eaves Leak Repair Knoxville TN
A plain-language look at what Roof Edge and Eaves Leak Repair involves and when it is needed.
See how it worksRoof edge and eaves leak repair Knoxville TN is the trade of sealing the last six inches of your roof, where the shingles meet the drip edge, fascia, and gutter. Water that gets behind that edge wicks into the soffit and rots the rafter tails. We pull the first course of shingles, inspect the underlayment and step flashing, then rebuild the edge with new ice and water shield, metal drip edge, and roof cement. Most edge leaks start at a single nail pop or a lifted shingle tab.
Knoxville sits in a mixed-humid climate with 50 inches of rain a year and freeze-thaw cycles that crack old caulk every winter. That combination drives water under the drip edge on wind driven rain days. Homeowners in Fountain City and Bearden often call us after they spot a brown ring on the soffit. If you need an eaves leak fix Knoxville TN, we can usually get a crew out the same day.
Most eaves leaks start at a single failed joint at the drip edge.
- What it is
- Sealing the roof edge, drip edge, and fascia where water enters behind the gutter.
- When you need it
- When you see soffit stains, peeling fascia paint, or water running behind the gutter.
- What to expect
- A roof edge inspection, a sealed repair, and a hose test to confirm it holds.
How Our Eaves Leak Repair Process Works
We keep the job simple: find the leak, show you the cause, fix it, and test it. Here is what happens from your first call to the final walk-around.
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Phone Triage
You call (865) 2988-904 and describe the drip. We ask where the stain is, how long it has been there, and whether the ceiling is wet. That tells us if it is an edge leak or a valley leak. We book a same-day or next-morning slot and text you the arrival window.
- Phone triage
- Same-day slot
- Arrival window
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Roof Edge Inspection
A technician walks the roof with a roof ladder and checks the drip edge, fascia, and first course of shingles. We use a moisture meter on the soffit and an infrared thermal camera on the ceiling below. You get a written cause and a flat price before we start.
- Roof ladder
- Moisture meter
- Thermal scan
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Repair and Seal
We pull the lifted shingles, remove old caulk with a pry bar, and inspect the underlayment. Then we install new Grace Ice & Water Shield, reset the metal drip edge, and seal with Henry roof cement and DAP caulk. The repair takes two to four hours for a typical edge leak.
- Pry bar
- New sealant
- Drip edge reset
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Hose Test
After the sealant cures, we run a hose test kit over the repaired edge for 10 minutes. A second technician stays inside with the thermal camera to confirm no water reaches the soffit. If we see moisture, we re-seal on the spot at no extra charge.
- Hose test
- Interior check
- Dry confirmation
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Cleanup and Report
We clear the gutter of shingle scraps, magnet-sweep the yard for nails, and hand you a photo report of the before and after. You also get a maintenance note: check the drip edge each spring and after any hail over one inch.
- Gutter clear
- Nail sweep
- Photo report
Tools and Methods We Use at the Eaves
Move across a circle, or focus it and press Enter, for an illustrative thermal view of the photograph.
Infrared thermal camera
Scans the ceiling and soffit from inside to find hidden moisture without tearing out drywall. We confirm the leak path before we get on the roof.
Moisture meter
Reads the water content in fascia, soffit, and decking. A reading above 20 percent tells us the wood is still wet and needs to dry before we seal.
Hose test kit
Applies controlled water to the repaired edge for 10 minutes. A second technician watches inside with the thermal camera to confirm the seal holds.
Roof ladder and roof snake
Gets us safely onto the roof and lets us lift shingle tabs without cracking them. The roof snake slides under the tab to separate it from the sealant.
Caulking gun and pry bar
Applies DAP caulk and Henry roof cement in a clean bead. The pry bar removes old, failed sealant so the new material bonds to bare metal.
Thermal views are illustrative, generated from the photographs.
Methods
Drone inspection
Flies the roof edge for a fast overview on steep or tall roofs. We use the footage to plan the repair and show you the problem areas.
GAF Master Elite installation standards
We follow GAF's written requirements for drip edge, underlayment, and starter course.
Grace Ice & Water Shield at the eaves
We install this self-adhering membrane along the roof edge and in valleys. It seals around nails and protects the decking from wind driven rain and ice dams.
Two-technician hose test
One technician runs water over the repair while another watches inside with the thermal camera. We do not leave until the test shows a dry soffit and ceiling.
Photo documentation
We photograph the leak, the repair, and the hose test. You get a digital report that shows exactly what we fixed and why, useful for insurance or resale.
When Knoxville Homeowners Call Us
Ceiling ring
You spot a water ring on the ceiling below the eaves after a heavy rain.
We inspect the roof edge with a thermal camera and moisture meter, find the entry point, and seal the drip edge and flashing. Most ceiling rings trace back to a single failed caulk joint.
Outcome: The ceiling dries out and the ring stops growing. You get a photo report showing the sealed edge and the dry hose test.
Loose gutter
Your gutter is pulling away from the fascia and you see rot behind it.
We remove the gutter section, replace the rotted fascia board, reset the drip edge, and re-hang the gutter with new hangers. The repair takes about four hours.
Outcome: The gutter drains away from the house again, and the new fascia is primed and sealed against the next storm.
Storm tabs
After a windstorm, you find shingle tabs in the yard and water dripping at the corner.
We tarp the edge to stop the leak, document the damage for your insurance claim, and return with matching shingles to rebuild the starter course and drip edge.
Outcome: The roof edge is watertight, the claim photos are ready, and the repair matches the rest of the roof.
Inspection flag
You are selling your home and the inspector flagged moisture at the eaves.
We perform a full roof edge inspection, repair the leak, and provide a written report with photos that you can hand to the buyer. Most inspection repairs are done in one visit.
Ice dam
Ice dams formed last winter and water backed up under the shingles at the edge.
We replace the damaged underlayment with Grace Ice & Water Shield, reset the drip edge, and add a bead of roof cement to seal the starter course against future ice dams.
Outcome: The edge is sealed against ice backup, and the new membrane protects the decking through the next freeze.
How Edge Leak Repair Runs in Knoxville
Knoxville roofs take a beating from 50 inches of annual rain and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. That weather cracks old caulk at the drip edge and lifts shingle tabs, which is why eaves leak repair Knoxville Tennessee is one of our most common calls. Older homes in Old North and Lonsdale often have 1x6 fascia boards that rot fast once water gets behind them. Newer builds in Hardin Valley use metal drip edge that can bend under hail. We stock GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed shingles on every truck so we match your roof.
- Fountain City: Many homes here have mature trees that drop debris in the gutters, causing water to back up under the drip edge. We clear the gutter and reseal the edge in one visit.
- Bearden: Bearden has a mix of 1950s ranches and newer builds. The older homes often need fascia replacement along with the edge repair because the wood has been wet for years.
- Hardin Valley: Newer roofs in Hardin Valley use metal drip edge that can lift after a hail storm. We reset the edge and check the starter course for damage.
- Old North: Historic homes in Old North have wide eaves and original wood fascia. We take extra care to match the trim profile when we replace rotted sections.
- Freeze-thaw cycles in January and February: Water seeps into small cracks at the drip edge, freezes, and expands. That opens the joint wider each winter. We use flexible sealant that moves with the temperature.
- Wind driven rain from the southwest: Storms push water horizontally against the roof edge. A lifted shingle tab or a missing caulk bead lets it straight into the soffit. We seal the edge with roof cement that resists wind.
We walk the roof edge and explain what we find. We lay drop cloths and set up ladders safely. We hose-test the repair and show you the photos.
From problem to finished result.
Fountain City Soffit Stain Repair
Before: A homeowner in Fountain City had a brown stain spreading across the soffit for two months. The drip edge was lifted, and water was running behind the gutter into the fascia. The wood was soft to the touch.
After: We reset the drip edge, replaced 4 feet of rotted fascia, and sealed the joint with Sika sealant. The hose test ran dry. The stain stopped growing within a week, and the new paint matched the original trim.
Check the drip edge each spring and clear any debris from the gutter. Re-caulk the joint every three to four years to keep the seal flexible.
Bearden Storm Damage Edge Repair
Before: A March windstorm tore off six shingle tabs at the roof edge of a Bearden home. Water was dripping into the flower bed and staining the siding. The homeowner called us at 8 a.m.
After: We tarped the edge by 1 p.m. and returned the next morning with matching Owens Corning shingles. We replaced the starter course, reset the drip edge, and sealed the repair. The hose test showed no leaks.
After any hail over one inch, walk your yard for shingle pieces. Call us if you find tabs, because the edge seal may be broken.
Hardin Valley Ice Dam Prevention
Before: Last winter, an ice dam formed at the roof edge of a Hardin Valley home. Water backed up under the shingles and soaked the underlayment. The homeowner saw a water ring on the ceiling.
After: We removed the damaged underlayment, installed Grace Ice & Water Shield along the edge, and reset the drip edge with new fasteners. The ceiling ring dried out, and the new membrane protects against the next freeze.
Keep your attic insulation at R-38 or better to reduce ice dams. After a heavy snow, clear the first two feet of the roof edge with a roof rake.
Edge Leak Problems We Fix in Knoxville
Most eaves leaks start small and get expensive fast. Here are the problems we see most often on Knoxville roofs and how we stop them.
- Soffit stainBrown water stains on the soffitThe stain means water is soaking the soffit board and rafter tails. Left alone, the wood rots and the repair cost triples. We trace the stain back to the entry point with a moisture meter, then seal the drip edge and replace any rotted wood. Most soffit stains stop spreading within one visit.
- Peeling paintPeeling paint on the fascia boardPaint peels when water gets behind the drip edge and saturates the fascia. The wood swells, cracks, and eventually needs full replacement. We pull the first course of shingles, reset the drip edge, and seal the joint with Sika sealant. We prime the fascia so the new paint bonds and the repair lasts.
- Gutter overflowWater running behind the gutterOverflow stains the siding and pools at the foundation. In winter, that water freezes and cracks the gutter hangers. We reset the drip edge so it overhangs the gutter correctly, then run a hose test to confirm every drop lands in the gutter. We also clear any debris blocking the flow.
- Lifted shinglesLifted shingles at the roof edgeA lifted starter course lets wind driven rain peel the whole field. We re-nail the starter course, add roof cement under each tab, and lock the edge down. Matching shingles from GAF, Owens Corning, or CertainTeed keep the roof uniform.
Why Fix the Eaves Before Rot Spreads
A sealed roof edge keeps water in the gutter and out of your soffit.
Stop Soffit Rot
Water that drips behind the gutter soaks the soffit board and rafter tails. We replace the failed sealant, add new step flashing, and prime the wood so the repair holds through the next freeze. Most soffit rot we see starts within 18 months of the first drip.
Protect Gutter Flow
A lifted drip edge lets water run behind the gutter instead of into it. That overflow stains the fascia and pools at the foundation. We reset the edge, seal the joint with Sika sealant, and run a hose test to confirm the gutter catches every drop.
Extend Shingle Life
When the first course of shingles lifts, wind driven rain peels the whole field. We re-nail the starter course, add a fresh bead of roof cement under each tab, and lock the edge down.
Same-Day Leak Stop
For roof edge and eaves leak repair near me Knoxville, we schedule same-day visits for active drips. A technician tarp-checks the edge, finds the entry point with a moisture meter, and seals it before the next storm. You get a photo report of the repair.
What you receive
Clear records you can keep and share.
Photo report
Before, during, and after images.
Moisture log
Readings from the soffit and fascia.
Repair summary
What we sealed and why.
Maintenance note
When to check the edge again.
Edge leak or valley leak?
Where the water shows up inside often tells you where it started on the roof.
Edge leak
Water enters at the drip edge or fascia.
- Stain on the soffit
- Peeling fascia paint
- Drip behind the gutter
Valley leak
Water enters where two roof planes meet.
- Ceiling stain mid-room
- Debris in the valley
- Rust on the flashing
Wall leak
Water enters at step flashing.
- Stain near a sidewall
- Siding rot
- Loose counter-flashing
What we work with
- Drip edge
- Step flashing
- Roof cement
- Caulk
- Ice and water shield
- Asphalt shingles
- Fascia board
- Soffit
Service ZIP codes.
A list like this tells people straight away whether you cover their street. Not listed? Call and ask: it only takes a minute.
- 37909
- 37902
- 37924
- 37920
- 37921
- 37922
- 37923
- 37929
- 37919
- 37918
- 37915
- 37914
Towns we serve.
Based in Knoxville and covering the places around it. Pick one for local details.
- Fountain City
- Halls Crossroads
- Smithwood
- South Knoxville
- Colonial Hills
- Lake Forest
- West Knoxville
- Bluegrass
- Ebenezer
- Concord
- Karns
- Ball Camp
Roof Edge and Eaves Leak Repair Questions
A simple re-caulk and drip edge reset is on the low end. If we find rotted rafter tails or need to replace step flashing, the price moves toward the top of that range. We give you a flat written price before work starts.
The most common cause is a lifted drip edge or failed caulk joint where the shingles meet the fascia. Knoxville gets 50 inches of rain a year plus freeze-thaw cycles that crack old sealant. Wind driven rain then pushes water behind the gutter. A missing shingle tab or a nail pop at the edge can also open a path. We find the exact entry point with a moisture meter and hose test.
Knoxville Roofing Company repairs roof edge leaks across Knox County, from Fountain City to Farragut. Call (865) 2988-904 and we will schedule a same-day inspection. We handle both residential roof leak repair and commercial roof leak repair at the eaves.
Yes. We hold same-day slots for active leaks that are dripping into a ceiling or soffit. A technician will tarp the edge to stop the water, then complete the permanent repair once the weather clears. For roof edge and eaves leak repair in Knoxville TN same day, call before noon and we will do everything we can to get there that afternoon.
Other Roof Leak Services We Handle
Other services from the same team.
- Roof Penetration Leak RepairAnything that passes through the roof, from plumbing stacks to satellite mounts, is a potential leak point. We inspect each penetration, replace failed boots or seals, and re-flash as needed. Most penetration leaks are fixed in a single visit.
- Residential Roof Leak RepairWe repair leaks on single-family homes across Knoxville, from bungalows in Old North to larger homes in Farragut. Our residential service includes full leak detection, repair, and a written summary of what we found and fixed. Same-day service is often available.
- Commercial Roof Leak RepairCommercial buildings need leaks fixed without disrupting business. We work on flat and low-slope commercial roofs, coordinate access, and repair membrane, flashing, and drain issues. We can work early mornings or weekends to keep your operation running.
Get Your Roof Edge and Eaves Leak Repair Knoxville TN Today
Water at the eaves will not stop on its own. Call Knoxville Roofing Company at (865) 2988-904 for a same-day inspection and a flat written price. We carry the materials to fix most edge leaks in one visit.
Contact Knoxville Roofing Company
Call us at (865) 2988-904 or send an email, and we will get back to you the same business day. We answer leak calls Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm, and we check messages after hours for active leaks. Tell us what you are seeing and we will tell you what it likely is.