Hiring the wrong roofing contractor can cost you more than just money—it can lead to leaks, stress, and damage that could’ve been avoided.

At Fox Roofing Company, we’re often called in to clean up someone else’s mess, and we take pride in helping Orange County homeowners get the quality roofing work they should’ve received the first time.

Here’s a look at the most common roofing contractor mistakes we fix—and how to avoid them from the start.

🛠️ 1. Improper Underlayment Installation

The underlayment is your roof’s hidden MVP—sitting beneath your shingles or tiles to protect against water.
What we see too often:

Incorrect overlap or alignment
Cheap, low-quality felt instead of modern synthetic
Gaps or tears that go unnoticed during install

A bad underlayment job means your roof may look fine but fail after the first real rain.

🔍 2. Missed or Botched Flashing

Flashing protects the most leak-prone areas of your roof: chimneys, skylights, vents, and valleys.
What we fix:

Flashing that’s missing entirely
Improper sealing or fastening
Old flashing reused with new materials (a big no-no)

Poor flashing is a guaranteed source of future leaks, and one of the first places we inspect when a new roof fails too soon.

🧱 3. Cracked Tiles That Were "Covered Up"

Some contractors install new tile without properly addressing broken, slipped, or poorly fastened sections—or worse, they reuse cracked tiles from previous installs.

We often find:

Visibly broken tiles hidden beneath ridge caps
Mortar patches instead of proper tile replacements
Loose tiles with no anchor points

That’s not just lazy—it’s dangerous.

🌬️ 4. No Consideration for Ventilation

Many homeowners don’t realize how important attic airflow is to roof performance.

What we see:

No ridge vents installed on new shingle systems
Improper intake/exhaust balance
Trapped heat causing shingle warp, underlayment failure, and higher AC bills

Every roof we install includes proper venting based on roof type and attic size—because long-term performance starts underneath.

🦊 Why Homeowners Call FOX Roofing After a Bad Job

We don’t just patch problems—we fix them the right way, with:

Clear before-and-after photos
Transparent explanations
Long-term solutions—not shortcuts
Our FOX 5 Guarantee:

✔️ On Time
✔️ On Budget
✔️ No Extra Fees
✔️ FOX Warranty
✔️ Or We Pay You $5,000

✅ Think Your Last Roofer Missed Something?

Serving Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and all of Orange County, we offer free second-opinion inspections to help you move forward with confidence.

📞 Call Fox Roofing Company today or book your no-pressure roof review online.

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