Specialized roof inspectors like those who work through the national roof certification and inspection association charge about 175.
I need a roof inspection.
If your asphalt roof is 15 years old or more it may be due for replacement.
Things that a roof inspection should include once your new roof is installed.
Water damage roof leaks are often apparent on the interior of your home with water stains on the ceiling and walls.
Roof inspectors are not going to climb up on your roof or the roof of a home you are thinking of buying and pull up shingles or tiles.
Roof inspections are simply inspections that determine the integrity of a roof how long it may last and when it will need to be replaced.
Roof inspectors have special procedures wherein they can determine the lifespan of a given roof without tearing into it.
In the attic you may find moldy areas or water spots on the rafters shingles curled loose or missing shingles.
How to prevent water damage.
Underlayment installed correctly nails not exposed or overdriven shingles overlapping shingles appropriately metal flashing in valleys around chimney vents skylights no loose shingles ridge vents installed drip edge.
Some roofing companies do this for free.
It is recommended that your roof receives an inspection twice a year.
It is also recommended that your roof is inspected after major storms as well.
Once after the hottest weather and once after the coldest weather.