Most roof problems start small: a cracked tile, a lifted flashing, a clogged valley. A residential roof inspection finds them before the rainy season turns them into ceiling stains and rotted decking.
What we check
- Roof covering condition: cracked, slipped, curled or missing pieces
- Flashing at chimneys, skylights, walls, vents and valleys
- Ridge, hip and rake caps and their mortar or fasteners
- Gutters, downspouts and drainage away from the roof edge
- Attic ventilation and signs of moisture or daylight where accessible
- Fascia, eaves and exposed wood for rot or pest damage
Problems we find most often
- Worn underlayment under tile roofs
- Failed pipe boots and vent flashing
- Debris-packed valleys that back water up under the roof
- Previous patch repairs that were never finished properly
How long does it last?
Depends on the material: composition shingle roofs typically last 20–30 years, while tile roofs often need new underlayment after 20–30 years even when the tiles themselves are fine.
Signs it is time for an inspection
- Water stains on ceilings or walls
- Granules collecting in gutters
- Tiles or shingles in the yard after wind
- The roof is 15+ years old and has never been inspected
Questions
How often should a home roof be inspected?
Once a year is a good habit, ideally before the rainy season, and again after any major windstorm or a tree strike.
Do I need to be home?
Not always for the exterior, but attic access requires someone to let us in. We will confirm when scheduling.
After the inspection
Emergency Roof TarpingRoof RepairRe-Roofing & Roof Replacement
Other roof inspections
Commercial Roof InspectionTile Roof InspectionShingle Roof InspectionMetal Roof InspectionFlat Roof InspectionSlate Roof InspectionWood Shake Roof InspectionSynthetic & Composite Roof InspectionPre-Purchase Roof Inspection
Inspection service areas
MontroseLa CrescentaGlendalePasadenaLa Cañada FlintridgeBurbankSunland–TujungaLos Angeles