Ridge Vent Repair

What This Service Involves

Ridge vents are durable, but coastal wind gusts can lift sections, nails can back out, and years of debris or moss can choke the airflow slot. When that happens the vent stops exhausting and, worse, may let wind-driven rain track under the cap and stain the ceiling below. We inspect the full ridge to find lifted sections, failed sealant, damaged baffles, and any spots where the original slot was cut wrong. Repairs range from resecuring and resealing sections to replacing crushed baffle material and clearing moss buildup common on our shaded north slopes. The goal is a watertight peak that draws freely again through the wet months.

Benefits

Restores proper attic exhaust that failed vents had cut off; stops wind-driven rain leaks entering at the peak; clears moss and debris blocking the airflow slot; resecures sections lifted by coastal wind gusts; avoids a full ridge replacement when only sections have failed

Our Process

1) Inspect the full ridge for lifting, leaks, and blocked baffles; 2) Remove damaged cap shingles and failed vent sections; 3) Reseal, refasten, or replace baffle sections as needed; 4) Reinstall matching cap shingles and test for watertight draw

What Affects the Cost

Length of ridge affected; extent of lifting or water damage; whether baffle material or cap shingles need replacing; moss or debris removal required; roof pitch and access for the repair crew

Best Time of Year

Repairs are best done in dry weather, and fall is smart timing to seal the ridge before winter storms arrive.