We fix roof leaks in Henslee Heights and Leitner, northwest of Pine Bluff toward White Hall, about 13 minutes from our office. Homes here are newer and larger, with a median build year of 1989, so leaks usually come from valleys, skylights, vents and wind damage rather than old flashing. An 80 mph gust was recorded at Leitner on 21 September 2021 (NOAA).
Roofs in Leitner and Henslee Heights
Henslee Heights and Leitner sit northwest of Pine Bluff between Highway 65, Sheridan Road and the White Hall side of I-530, with neighborhoods like Colonial Park, Westchester Village, Woodlands and Carriage Court, and streets like Cambridge Drive, Cimarron Drive and Colonial Park Drive. In this Census tract the median home was built in 1989, and the median home value is about $203,000, the highest of any area we serve (US Census ACS 2024).
Newer, bigger homes have different leak patterns. Larger roofs with more hips and valleys move more water through fewer channels. Skylights, bathroom vents and dormers add openings. The shingles themselves may have years left while a boot, a valley or a skylight gives out. Storm reports here include an 80 mph gust at Leitner on 21 September 2021 and a tornado reported near Henslee Heights on 10 May 2023 (NOAA).
Housing figures: US Census ACS 2024 5-year, Census Tract 3.02, Jefferson County. Drive time is a routing estimate from 1004 S Tennessee St.
Storms recorded in Leitner and Henslee Heights
| Date | Place | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 17 October 2007 | Leitner | Wind gust, about 70 mph |
| 9 October 2009 | Leitner | Wind gust, about 58 mph |
| 21 May 2020 | Leitner | Wind gust, about 60 mph |
| 21 September 2021 | Leitner | Wind gust, about 81 mph |
| 10 May 2023 | Henslee Heights | Tornado, EFU |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, Jefferson County AR. See the full Pine Bluff Roof Damage Report.
Leaks we fix most in Leitner and Henslee Heights
- Long valleys on larger roofs
- Skylight flashing and seals
- Bath and kitchen vent boots
- Wind damage after strong gusts
- Dormer side walls
Newer roofs still leak
A roof that is 10 or 20 years old can have plenty of life left in the shingles and still leak. The rubber on pipe boots and the seals on skylights wear out faster than shingles in our summer heat. Finding and fixing that one part is usually a small job. If your roof is newer and leaking, see why a new roof leaks.
Bigger roofs, more water
A large two-story or split-level roof sends a lot of water through each valley and each gutter. In a Pine Bluff downpour, with some storms dropping more than an inch in an hour, that water has to move fast. Undersized gutters overflow, and valleys that collect needles back up. On homes here, we often recommend a larger downspout or an extra one at the bottom of long valleys, and we check that the valley underlayment was installed right. Those small upgrades keep a heavy rain from finding its way in.
Where we work in Leitner and Henslee Heights
We fix roofs in Henslee Heights, Jefferson Heights, Eureka Heights and Leitner’s, on streets like Ashberry Cir, Beadle St, Blue Bird Cv, Cambridge Dr, Carriage Court Dr, Carter Dr, Center St, Charleston Ct, Cherokee Ln and Chipmunk Cv. Water nearby: Bartholomew Bayou, Caney Bayou Fork, Caney Bayou.
Call or text Jacob a photo. About 13 minutes from our office, same-day response for calls during working hours, written price before any work.
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Roof leak repair in Leitner and Henslee Heights: FAQ
Do you work in Henslee Heights and Leitner?
Yes, about 13 minutes from our office, with same-day response for calls during working hours.
My roof is only 12 years old. Why is it leaking?
Pipe boots, skylight seals and valleys often fail before the shingles. The fix is usually one part, not a new roof.
Was there a tornado near Henslee Heights?
NOAA lists a tornado reported near Henslee Heights on 10 May 2023. If your roof was damaged in a storm, take photos and call us.
Do you repair skylights?
Yes. We reflash, reseal or help you decide whether to replace an older skylight.
Should I add downspouts to my gutters?
If water overflows at the bottom of a valley or a long gutter run in heavy rain, an extra or larger downspout usually fixes it.
What are homes like in Leitner and Henslee Heights?
In the Census tract that covers Leitner and Henslee Heights, the median home was built in 1989, about 32% of homes are older than 1980, about 62% are owner-occupied and about 11% are mobile homes (US Census ACS 2024).
How many storms have hit Leitner and Henslee Heights?
NOAA’s Storm Events Database lists 5 hail, damaging wind or tornado reports logged at Leitner and Henslee Heights place names since 2005. The most recent ones are in the table above.