Pipe Boot Repair

A pipe boot is the rubber or plastic seal that wraps around a plumbing vent pipe where it passes through an asphalt shingle roof. It is a small part, but a cracked or worn pipe boot is one of the most common causes of a roof leak that is not obvious from inside the attic until real damage has already started.

See How a Roof Pipe Boot Is Installed

Watch a GEJ Roofing roofer install a pipe boot on a real asphalt-shingle roof in Nashville, Tennessee, while explaining the process as the work happens – not a stock animation or a desk explainer.

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Signs a Pipe Boot Needs Attention

• Cracked, curled, or dried-out rubber around the vent pipe
• Ceiling staining below a bathroom or kitchen vent stack
• Visible gaps where the boot meets the pipe
• A leak that only shows up during or right after rain

Pipe Boot Repair vs. Full Roof Repair

A failing pipe boot is often a contained, affordable fix rather than a sign the whole roof needs work – but the surrounding shingles and decking should still be checked for water damage before the boot is replaced. See GEJ Roofing’s full approach to roof repair, or if the leak has been going on for a while, do not wait to have it looked at.

Warranty on This Work

Pipe boot repairs are backed by the same 5-year workmanship warranty GEJ Roofing puts behind every job, under normal conditions. See GEJ Roofing’s full warranty details.