Roofing Inspection
Roof Replacements can be a large expense, especially if the roof has sustained damage underneath. To help reduce and delay future costs, it is best to perform a routine roof inspection of your home, and minimally, an annual check is highly recommended.
If you've been through the process of buying or selling a home, mortgage lenders and homeowner insurance providers have probably required a roof inspection. In Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough and Hernando Counties if your home is over...
25 years, a
Wind Mitigation Inspection may also be on that to-do list for insurance purposes. So you are aware, Wind Mitigation verification by Certified Wind Mitigation Inspectors, sometimes have the benefit of attractive reductions in annual insurance premiums as well!
A proper roof inspection and windmit verification is important to homeowners on many levels. For Bartlett's Roof Inspection Service, they are fundamental support services provided to homeowners, buyers, sellers, property management companies, realtors, insurance companies, and light commercial building proprietors.
The major reasons for having Bartlett Roof Inspection Service perform inspections is to provide a thorough and neutral report about the current condition of the roof, its estimated life expectancy, and to get a professional assessment of how to to bring the roof covering up to standards. Just because a roof's physical appearance looks new, was installed recently, or hasn't revealed any issues, often people believe that a Certified Roof Inspection is an unwarranted expense. The reality is that this small investment can save from a future outlay of hard earned dollars.
Why Perform a Roof Inspection?
For the homeowner it can provide peace of mind that their home investment is secure from unexpected expenses, plus you can protect the ones you love from unforeseen disasters. For both insurance companies and mortgage lenders, since they have financial risks at stake, it can be required. Moreover, with the sale and purchase of developed property, without proper and full disclosure, the seller can be subject to civil suit.
Roof Inspection Services:
What is involved in a Roof Inspection? Well, many factors, but here are just a few basics to be aware of:
- Proper installation of roofing material
- Roof age
- Condition and viability of existing roof
- Damaged tiles or shingles
- Proper attic ventilation (extends the life of the shingles)
- Condition and correct installation of flashing around the various components installed on, attached to, or mounted and through the roof
Inspections that the homeowner can do!
It is important to have gutters and downspouts cleaned out regularly to help prevent buildup of leaves, pine needles, pine cones, etc. Clean gutters help the proper flow of rainwater runoff.
While on the ladder performing this task, the following are areas the homeowner should have visually checked:
- Shingle ends curling or cupping
- Buckled Shingles
- Missing Shingles and tiles
- Visually inspect any Roof valley for items listed here, and excessive accumulation of debris
- Roofing material found in gutters, downspouts and yard
- Elevated levels of roofing granules settled in gutters and at the ends of downspouts
- High winds damage that caused shingle or tile blow off
- Shingles or tiles missing, crooked or lifted, and roof felt or sheathing revealed or exposed
- Roof Leaks around fans, vent pipes, chimneys, skylights and flashing
- Roof age - older than 20 years
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