Looking for Post-Storm Roof Inspection for your house in North Huntingdon Pennsylvania?
The Roofing Company will check the shingles, the metal and the attic side of the deck, and answer your questions on the spot
Phone 412-858-8858 and tell us what you have noticed
What a Roof Check Involves, From Gutters to Ridge
A roof inspection is basically a thorough survey of the roof, carried out from the ground, the roof surface and the attic; it is a way of finding small problems before they grow. Post-Storm Roof Inspection turns a guess into a record, and a good roofer will say so; many roofs need real work soon.
The roofer wants to learn which joints are weak and which patches are worn, how long the surface has left, ahead of the spring thaw. Many visits end with a note to keep an eye on one or two spots, and that is a perfectly good answer; other times the roofer finds a loose flashing or a few lifted tabs.
The First Look, With Both Feet on the Ground, With Binoculars if Needed
Every good visit begins at ground level, and it gives a sense of where to look more closely; nothing is left to memory.
- Any wave or dip in the roof plane, and photographs it from two angles
- Tabs that have lifted or pulled loose, which shows how far the wear has gone
- Flashing at chimneys, walls, skylights and vent pipes, especially where the metal meets brick
- The drip edge and fascia, and any water marks behind them tell their own story
- Mature trees close to the house, and what it might do by next winter
Binoculars and a camera can only show so much from the yard, and the notes carry over to the next stage; a roofer may skip the climb when the surface is slick. A steep or wet roof is a risk, so the roofer picks the approach with care, and a note about limits is a mark of honest work; owners should stay off the roof themselves.
The Walk Across the Surface, Where the Details Live
The surface walk is where the small details turn up, and the ridge, hips and valleys are checked one by one; sealant that has dried and split is a leak waiting to happen. The valleys, the chimney and the vent pipes get the most attention, since metal and sealant wear out before the shingles do. On slate, clay or cedar, Post-Storm Roof Inspection is slower and more cautious, since fragile materials can break underfoot; ponding water on a flat section is a sign to watch.
Under the Roof: the Other Half of the Story
From the attic, a roofer sees the roof the way water does, in frost, mold and damp insulation; a dark ring that has dried is an old leak that may have stopped. The roofer also looks at the vents and the insulation, because a warm attic melts snow from below. Looking at both sides is what makes Post-Storm Roof Inspection worth having, and photographs from inside back up the notes. Bare spots in the insulation line up with warm patches on the roof, and the worst spots often match the ice at the eaves; recessed lights and chimney chases are also frequent culprits.
Photographs and Notes: A Paper Trail for the Roof
Every area of interest gets a photograph, and notes describe the condition in plain terms; good photos let you see what the roofer saw. Written notes describe the covering, the slopes, the metal, the gutters and the attic, together with the locations of any damage; it also helps you decide what to do first. Post-Storm Roof Inspection should end with something you can look at and keep, and the comparison is easy with dated photographs. A close-up alone can be hard to place, so the finding can be located later; the file stays tidy and easy to follow.
When to Schedule a Visit, in This Climate
Once the snow is gone, a visit shows what the cold did, and small damage is much easier to deal with than big damage; brown stains after a melt are a clear signal. After a windstorm, check for pieces in the yard, and anything found in the yard is a clue to look closer; the ridge and the hips take the worst of it. Hail leaves dents in metal and soft spots on asphalt, and the marks are not always visible from the ground. Booking Post-Storm Roof Inspection early gives you facts before the next round of weather, and it avoids guessing about when the damage began; a quick look beats a long guess. Each cycle pries a little more at seams and sealant, so a roof can look fine one season and tired the next; sealants harden and crack with cold.
When a Big Decision Is Coming: Know What You Have
A home purchase is a good moment to check the roof, and surprises after closing are no fun; ask about earlier repairs that show on the roof. A seller who knows what the roof needs can answer questions calmly, and a documented condition helps the conversation. When a replacement is on the table, a survey comes first, since many roofs have more life than owners think; the survey also reveals deck repairs that would otherwise be a surprise.
What a Written Summary Contains: Plain Language, Plain Layout
The findings are usually put into a short written summary, and photographs sit next to the notes they illustrate; it ends with suggested next steps in plain language. Post-Storm Roof Inspection should end with plain statements, not riddles: what can wait, what should be done soon and what is urgent; you should never have to guess what a note means. Some summaries add a rough order of work, since a clear list makes comparison simple.
Before the Roofer Arrives, From Access to Attic Hatch
Clear access helps a roof visit go well, and pets should stay indoors for safety; a few photos of stains help.
- Check that the ground, the surface and the attic will all be examined, and how long it should take
- Confirm that the notes will be written in plain language, and how the notes are organized
- Find out whether small repairs can be done on the spot, since you should never feel rushed
Find Out What Your Roof Needs: Talk to The Roofing Company
If you suspect damage, or just want to know where your roof stands, Post-Storm Roof Inspection is a sensible first step, and we are glad to look at roofs of any age in North Huntingdon Pennsylvania. Dial 412-858-8858 to talk with The Roofing Company, and bring your questions.
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