Roofing services
Roof inspection and maintenance in Boca Raton
A close look at the covering, flashing, drainage and deck, so small problems are found before they become leaks.
What gets checked
See the problem before the ceiling does
Most roof leaks start small: one cracked tile, a lifted shingle, a gap in the flashing at a wall or a clogged drain on a flat roof. Found early, those are simple repairs. Left through a rainy season, they become ceiling stains, wet insulation and soft decking.
An inspection covers the roof and its details: the covering, the ridges and hips, the flashing at every wall, valley and penetration, the gutters and drains, and any sign of water or animal damage at the fascia and soffit.
Good times to look are before hurricane season starts in June and after any storm with high winds. If you are buying or selling a home, an inspection also tells you where the roof stands.
What an inspection looks at
- Condition of the tile, shingle, metal or membrane
- Ridges, hips and their mortar or fasteners
- Flashing at walls, valleys, vents and pipes
- Gutters, downspouts and flat-roof drains
- Fascia, soffit and drip edge
- Signs of water in the attic, when it is accessible
When to schedule one
Good times for a roof inspection
Regular checks cost far less than the water damage they catch.
Before hurricane season
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Spring is the time to catch loose tile and open flashing.
After a storm
High winds can lift shingles and crack tile before any leak shows inside.
Buying or selling
Knowing the roof’s condition helps both sides of a sale.
After a first stain
A small ceiling stain is the least expensive moment to find a leak.
As the roof ages
Older roofs benefit from regular checks of their underlayment and flashing.
Insurance questions
Some insurers ask about a roof’s age and condition; an inspection tells you where it stands.
Questions
Roof inspection questions
How often should a roof in Boca Raton be inspected?
Once a year is a sensible rhythm, ideally before hurricane season, plus a check after any storm with high winds.
What does roof maintenance include?
The small things an inspection turns up: resetting or replacing a few tiles, resealing flashing and clearing gutters and drains so water can leave the roof.
What is a wind mitigation inspection?
It is a separate inspection on a state form that documents a home’s wind-resistant features for insurance purposes, done by the professionals that form lists. Ask your insurer what it accepts.
Can I check my roof myself?
From the ground you can look for missing or slipped tile, debris in the gutters and stains on the ceilings. Walking a tile roof can break tiles and is dangerous, so leave the roof itself to a roofer.
What happens if the inspection finds a problem?
You get a plain explanation of what was found and what it would take to fix it. Small items can often be handled as maintenance; larger ones become a repair or replacement conversation.
Want a look at your roof?
Call to set up an inspection, or send the details and we will get back to you.