New Home Roof Leak Traced to Bad H-Clip in Spicewood TX

A brand new home shouldn't have water coming in through the hallway. But that's exactly what this homeowner near Spicewood, TX was dealing with. The signs were subtle - just a faint trace of moisture working its way down the wall. Easy to dismiss. Hard to ignore once you know what it can turn into.

We got on the roof and started tracing it back. The shingles looked fine from a distance. That's the thing with installation errors - they don't always announce themselves. Once we pulled back the shingle at the problem area, we found it immediately. An H-clip that hadn't been properly installed. That one small component left a gap in the roof deck, and water found it.

H-clips are small metal fasteners that sit between roof deck panels to keep them properly spaced and aligned. When they're skipped or misplaced during installation, it creates a weak point that rain can exploit over time. On a brand new home, this kind of thing gets written off as settling or condensation. It isn't. It's a real leak with a real source, and it only gets worse.

We completed the repair the same day. The shingle was lifted, the problem area was addressed, and the roof was sealed back up correctly. No waiting around, no second visit needed. That's what a thorough inspection makes possible - you find the actual cause and fix it on the spot.

New construction isn't automatically problem-free. Builder crews move fast, and small details like clip placement can get missed. If you're seeing any moisture inside your home - no matter how minor it looks - it's worth having someone get up on the roof and take a real look. Catching it early is always the better option.