Dear James: Our five-year-old room addition to our house has a flat roof that has started to leak. What is the best method to find the leak and fix it ...

Repairing a roof at the first sign of leaks or damage will keep a home and its residents safe and dry. Roof repair costs run from $379 to $1,758, or an average of $1,060.

Some roof problems are clearly for experts, but you should be able to fix minor leaks and broken shingles yourself. Here are some DIY roof tips.

Q: We have lived in our house almost 40 years and have regularly had trouble with leaks, even though the roofing has been replaced several times. We have a flat, or built-up, roof. Any suggestions?… ...

Flat roofs can strike fear into the hearts of many people but they have come a long way from the problematic, leak-prone versions of the 1980s and before. Nowadays, a well designed and ...