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Sun damage
At our elevation, the sun is intense. Rubber collars dry out, shrink and crack, often well before the shingles around them wear out. A cracked collar lets water run straight down the pipe into your ceiling.
Repairs by Problem Area
Roof Vent and Pipe Boot Leak Repair in Spanish Fork
Look at almost any roof in Spanish Fork and you will see small pipes and vents sticking up through it. Each one is sealed with a boot or flashing. These seals are one of the most common sources of roof leaks we fix, and the good news is that they are often one of the quickest and most affordable repairs.
Find the source. Fix it right.
About this service
What Is a Pipe Boot?
Plumbing vent pipes run up through the roof so drains can breathe. A pipe boot is a metal or plastic base with a rubber collar that hugs the pipe. The base sits under the shingles above and over the shingles below, and the rubber collar seals around the pipe.
What to know
Why Pipe Boots Fail in Spanish Fork
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Cold weather
Freezing temperatures make old rubber even more brittle, so cracks spread in winter.
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Poor install
Boots set on top of the shingles all the way around, or nailed without proper sealing, leak early.
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Animal damage
Squirrels and birds sometimes chew on rubber collars.
Plumbing vent pipe boots
Box vents
Box vents on attic roofs
Ridge vents
Ridge vents along the peak
Bathroom and kitchen exhaust vents
Furnace and water heater flue collars
Furnace and water heater flue collars on metal flues
Turbine vents
Roof mounted evaporative cooler curbs
Many older Spanish Fork homes have, or once had, a swamp cooler on the roof. The curb and the duct opening under it are frequent leak spots, especially after a cooler is removed and the opening is only patched over.
Early warning signs
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Signs of a Vent or Pipe Boot Leak
01A water stain on the ceiling near a bathroom, kitchen or laundry room
02Water dripping down a plumbing pipe in the attic
03Damp insulation around a pipe or vent in the attic
04A visible crack or gap in the rubber collar when viewed from the ground with binoculars
05Rust on vent bases or flue collars
How it works
How We Repair Them
We check the attic for water trails along pipes and vent openings.
Shingles above are lifted so the new base slides in correctly.
We use durable boots and vent flashings sized to the pipe and suited to strong sun.
The new piece is layered under the upper shingles and over the lower ones, then fastened and sealed.
If one boot has cracked from sun, the others on your roof are usually close behind. We will let you know.
STEP 01Confirm the source
We check the attic for water trails along pipes and vent openings.
Good questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question? Call and ask. We will give you a straight answer.
(801) 426-8831 →Rubber collars often wear out sooner than the shingles around them, especially in strong sun. Many roofs need boot replacement before the rest of the roof is near the end of its life.
Caulk might hold for a short time, but it does not move with the pipe and cracks in sun and cold. Replacing the boot is the lasting fix.
It is usually one of the most affordable roof leak repairs. See our cost guide.
It could be either. A bathroom exhaust vent or plumbing boot on the roof is a common culprit, but a supply line or drain can also leak. We check the roof side and tell you if it looks like plumbing instead.
If the cooler is gone, the opening should be properly framed, decked and roofed over, not just covered with a patch. We can close it up correctly.
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Phone(801) 426-8831
HoursCall any day for current availability. Active leaks are handled first.
Service areaSpanish Fork, Utah only