What to Expect From Our Professional Roof Inspections

 

A roof inspection consists of four categories: Installation, Materials, Structure and Interior

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• Installation: Poor installation is the number one cause of all roof leaks. Common signs we look for indicating your roof may have been poorly installed are as follows:

  • Fasteners are wrong or improperly applied

  • Missing drip edge

  • Roof is not uniform

  • Missing underlayment

  • Missing shingles 

  • Poorly installed pipe flashing

  • Improper valley installation 

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• Materials: 

  • Missing, broken, loose, buckled, curled or blistered shingles

  • Masses of stain, moss and lichen which may indicate your roof is decaying underneath

  • Missing, damaged or rusted flashing

  • Cracked caulk over nail heads and seams   

  • Gaps in rubber boots and seals around vent pipes

  • Shingle granules that have settled in roof valleys or on the ground at the bottom of gutter downspouts is a sign that the roof could be near the end of its useful life 
     

• Structural:

  • Uneven roof planes and signs of sagging

  • Examine the condition of the soffit, fascia, and gutter system

  • Masonry chimneys will also be inspected for crumbling grout, cracks and damaged chimney caps.

  • Improper venting can lead to heat and moisture buildup that reduces roof life and increases the risk of ice dams forming at the roof’s edge

 

• Interior: Roof leaks ultimately damage your home, therefore we  will check

  • Interior ceilings and walls for water stains, mold, rot and other signs that water is making its way into your home. 

  • Attic and insulation​