Nail Pop Repair

What This Service Involves

Nails work loose over time as Northwest decks swell and shrink through endless wet and dry cycles, pushing fastener heads up under the shingles. A popped nail tents the shingle above it and leaves a hole that funnels rain straight into the sheathing. Our crews remove or reset each popped fastener, seal the penetration, and secure the shingle back down flat. Catching nail pops early prevents both leaks and the unsightly bumps they create across a slope.

Benefits

Reseats fasteners backing out of the deck; Seals the holes that pops leave behind; Flattens tented shingles for a clean surface; Prevents rain from reaching the sheathing; Inexpensive fix that averts larger leaks

Our Process

1) Locate popped nails across the roof field; 2) Remove or reset each raised fastener; 3) Seal the penetration and refasten nearby; 4) Press the shingle flat and verify the repair

What Affects the Cost

Number of popped fasteners; Extent of shingle tenting; Condition of the deck holding the nails; Roof pitch and access; Whether re-nailing patterns need correction

Best Time of Year

Nail pops surface as decks dry in summer, making the warm months a convenient time to reset and seal them.