While your roofing may need replacement eventually, it doesn’t have to be this season. You can extend your system’s service life by preventing issues from worsening, which you can do by investing in a comprehensive roof inspection from a trusted contractor. In fact, a thorough checkup can even stop issues from forming in the first place, letting you avoid premature roof failure and replacement, plus their accompanying costs.
What to Expect
A roof inspection is especially vital following a major weather event. Call a trusted roofing contractor from your area so they can determine your system’s condition, looking for the following telltale signs during this service:
- Loose, worn, damaged or missing shingles
- Discolored roofing shingles or panels
- Mold and mildew growth
- Leaking and/or loosened gutters
- Shingle granules in gutters
- Blockage in your roof’s venting system
- Damaged attic insulation and ventilation
- Wear and tear, or seal damage on flashing, valleys, skylights and other leak-prone areas
- Stains and dampness in the underside of the roof deck
Why Leave Roof Inspections to a Pro?
While roof inspections look easy, they actually require the touch of a reliable contractor to fully determine the extent of damage on your system. Here are some of the reasons why you should leave roof checkups to your contractor:
- They have the right tools and know how to use them effectively as well. This means there’s less potential for unnecessary damage to your roofing system during the inspection.
- They keep you safe. Roof inspections involve climbing up onto your home to get a closer look at your system. You don’t have to do this yourself when you work with a pro, who not only has all the necessary safety gear, but also knows how to properly traverse a roof.
- They have the experience. Weather damage on your roofing, especially when done by wind or hail, can be tricky to spot. A pro, however, has the necessary training and experience for damage detection. This means they’re not likely to miss any dent, crack or loosened shingle that may allow for leaks over time.
With a comprehensive roof inspection from a pro, you can prevent small problems from worsening, avoiding costly and inconvenient repairs in the future, and letting you make the most of what your roofing system has to offer.
In the final installment of this blog series, we talk about roof repair and how it helps you keep a sturdier, longer-lasting system. Stay tuned!