Home Inspection Hutchinson | Roof Inspector – 320-674-7553
It’s easy to scrutinize a home during a careful walk through all the rooms and the yard.
What’s not so easy is determining the condition of the roof based on how it looks. Fixing a roof can be the most expensive house repair an owner may face, with a full replacement ranging from $4,000 to $14,000. That means an inspection can be well the investment.
The Process
The purpose of roof inspections is to find any problems as well as gauge the remaining life of a roof. The certified inspector will look at the roof angle and see how long it takes for water to evaporate. Inspectors will do a visual inspection from the ground to look for weakened areas that indicate rot or leaks.
Common Roof Problems
Some of the most common problems found during an inspection is:
- Loose, broken or missing roofing material
- Blistered, curled of split shingles or tiles
- Shingle granules in rain gutters
- Improper air conditioning or swamp cooler installation
- Sagging between rafters or near ridges
- Broken or loose shingles near ridge and hip lines
- Rusty metal where house meets the roof
- Loose, missing or corroded flashing
- Proper ventilation to allow roof to breathe
- Depressions near vent pipes, clogged drains or separations in flashing that cause water pooling
Home Inspection Hutchinson | Home Inspector- 320-674-7553