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Roof Inspections in Keystone Heights With Findings You Can Follow
We walk your roof and check the attic. Then we go over what we saw in everyday words. You get photos, a clear answer on what needs work now and what can wait, and a free estimate if anything needs fixing.
What a roof inspection is for
On an inspection we check each piece that stands between the weather and your home. That means the shingles or metal panels, the flashing, the vents, the edges and the decking you can see from the attic. Most problems start small. A lifted shingle or a cracked pipe boot can let in a little water for months before a stain shows up on the ceiling.
It's the right call when you're buying or selling a house, when your roof is getting older, after a hard storm, or when something just looks off. Florida heat and summer downpours wear on a roof all year, so a check every year or two catches wear before it turns into rot.
Our job on an inspection is to teach you what you're looking at. When we're done, you'll know what each finding means and what your options are, even if the answer is that nothing needs doing yet.
What we check on every inspection
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Shingles or metal panels
We look for granule loss, cracks, curling, lifted tabs and missing pieces. On metal roofs we check fasteners, seams and any spot where the finish has worn through to rust.
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Flashing and pipe boots
Many leaks start here, not in the open field of the roof. We check the metal around chimneys, walls and skylights. We also check the rubber boots around plumbing vents, which dry out and crack in the sun.
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Vents and attic airflow
When there's access, we go into the attic. We look for daylight, water stains and damp insulation. We also check whether the attic is trapping heat, which cooks shingles from underneath.
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Decking and soft spots
We walk the roof carefully and feel for give underfoot. A soft spot usually means the plywood below has taken on water.
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Gutters and drip edge
Clogged or loose gutters push water back under the roof edge. We note what we see so you can decide whether gutter work makes sense.
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Photos and a plain report
You get pictures of what we found, with each one explained. We're a GAF Certified Installer, so we know how a GAF shingle system is meant to go together. That lets us tell you whether yours was put on the right way.
Questions about Roof Inspections?
Call(904) 320-2386When to have your roof checked
A water mark overhead
A brown ring on a ceiling or a wet patch in a closet means water has already made it inside. It often runs along the framing before it drops, so the opening in the roof may sit several feet uphill from the spot you see.
Sand collecting in the gutters
Aging shingles lose their gritty top layer. Lots of it in the gutters or by the downspouts tells you the shingles are getting thin.
A recent wind or hail storm
Wind can raise shingles without ripping them away. With the seal broken, they start leaking down the line. We inspect for free after a storm.
A home sale in the works
Few parts of a house cost more than the roof. Knowing how it stands before closing helps you budget or bargain.
No idea how old the roof is
If no records came with the house, or the roof is past its first ten years and then some, an inspection now shows how much use it has left.
What happens during an inspection
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Book a time
Call us and we'll schedule a technician visit when it suits you. Let us know what you've seen and whether the inspection is for a home sale or an insurance claim.
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Yard first, then up top
We begin on the ground, checking the roof lines, gutters and edges. If the roof is safe to walk, we climb up and go over every slope, vent, pipe and the ridge, taking photos along the way.
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Up in the attic
When there's a hatch we can get to, we go up and look at the plywood from underneath, plus the insulation and vent openings. Slow leaks show here long before they reach a ceiling.
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Go over what we found
We sit with you, at the kitchen table or out in the driveway, and go photo by photo: what it shows, why it matters and how soon to deal with it. If anything needs work, the free estimate separates what to do now from what can wait. On storm damage, we work directly with your insurance adjuster.
What affects the cost of an inspection
A basic roof check is a fairly simple visit. Post-storm inspections are free, and so is the estimate for any work we recommend. Some inspections take more time than others, and we'll tell you on the phone what yours involves before we come out.
- Size and pitch
- A larger roof simply takes longer to walk and photograph. Steep slopes slow our footing and can call for extra safety gear. A small, low roof is quicker.
- Roof type
- Shingle, metal and flat sections each fail in their own ways. A roof with more than one type takes more time to check.
- Attic access
- An easy hatch lets us check the decking from below. A tight attic or no access changes how we inspect.
- What the report is for
- A house sale or insurance claim may call for more photos and written detail than a routine check.
Roof inspection questions
How long does a roof inspection take?
Most homes take an hour or two. A bigger or steeper roof, or a tight attic, adds time. We'll give you a rough idea when we set up the visit.
Do I need to be home?
We don't need to come inside unless you want the attic checked, and then someone has to let us in. We like to go over the findings with you in person. If that doesn't work, we can walk you through the photos by phone.
Will you push me toward a new roof?
Not if your roof doesn't need one. A lot of roofs only need a small repair, or nothing at all yet, and we say so. When a fix will last, that's our advice. When a roof is past saving, we show you the pictures that point that way and explain what a replacement would involve.
Is the inspection free after a storm?
Yes, post-storm inspections are free. We photograph the damage and can work directly with your insurance adjuster. We don't act as the adjuster, though. Your insurance company decides the claim.
Do you inspect metal roofs too?
Yes. On metal we look for loose or backed-out screws, worn washers, open seams and rust at cut edges. If you're thinking about a new roof, our Metal Roofing page explains how metal compares to shingles.
What if the inspection turns up work I can't pay for all at once?
Financing is available. We'll talk it through with your estimate, and we'll point out which items can safely wait so you can spread the work out.
Find out what your roof needs
Set up one visit and we'll check the roof and attic, then talk you through each photo. Our crews cover Keystone Heights along with Starke, Middleburg and the surrounding area.