How Often Should My Roof Be Inspected?
How Often Should My Roof Be Inspected?
Posted on: October 20, 2021
No matter what type of roof you own, it is recommended that you have your roof inspected formally twice each year, then again informally after each incident of strong wind or heavy rain, such as a tropical storm or hurricane.
You may want to do the informal inspections and one of the yearly inspections yourself to save some cash, but at least once each year, you need to hire a professional roofing contractor to conduct a full, comprehensive inspection of your roof and structure.
What will a qualified roofing contractor, like Shon Boswell Contracting Services in Tampa Bay, look for during a roofing inspection? Well, the following items will be assessed:
- Condition of roofing materials (shingles, metal, tile, copper, etc.)
- Debris accumulation
- Physical damage (punctures, holes, tears)
- Drainage/Gutters (important for all roofs, but especially flat ones)
- Structural deformations (often from wet, rotting wood)
- Granular loss
- Fascia
- Soffit
- Flashing
- Skylights
- Chimneys & vents
- Access and fall prevention points
- Exterior wall surface deterioration
- Water staining or leaks on ceilings or in interior walls
- Ceiling cracks
- Soft walls, bowing
- Leaks around windows
- Misaligned doors and windows
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