Active Roof Leak? Here's What to Do Right Now

Water actively coming through your ceiling needs fast, calm action. Here's the right order of steps.

Contain the water first

Place a bucket or container under the drip, and if the ceiling is bulging with trapped water, carefully puncture the center to release it in a controlled way rather than letting it collapse.

Move belongings out of the way

Get furniture and valuables away from the affected area before dealing with anything else.

Photograph everything before cleanup

Wide shots of the room and close-ups of the damage matter for both your roofer's assessment and any insurance claim.

Don't go on the roof yourself

Roof inspection during or right after a leak is genuinely dangerous — leave the up-close assessment to a professional.

Get matched with a roofer today

An active leak is a same-day priority — the longer it continues, the more it can affect insulation, framing, and drywall.