How Often Should You Have Your Roof Inspected?
Have the roof reviewed at least annually and after severe wind, hail, falling limbs, or signs of leakage. Homeowners can look for obvious problems from the ground, while steep, high, fragile, or storm-damaged roofs should be evaluated by a qualified professional.
Get Roof Inspected
Roof damage can cause serious problems. Often water gets in and damages wood and enables mold that can make you sick. Have your home inspected for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and leaks.
Should it be checked after a storm?
Yes when hail, high winds, falling debris, or visible damage occurred. Avoid climbing onto a wet, unstable, or potentially damaged roof.
What can I inspect from the ground?
Look for missing or displaced materials, damaged flashing, sagging, debris, overflowing gutters, and interior ceiling or attic stains.
What are signs of roof damage?
Water stains, damp insulation, loose material, granules in gutters, daylight through decking, damaged flashing, or a changed roofline merit attention.
How long should a roof last?
Service life depends on material, installation, ventilation, weather, maintenance, and repairs. Record the actual material and installation date instead of using a generic estimate.
Turn this advice into a simple home-care routine.
Correct Home Care can email you when it is time and keep the important details handy when you need them.
General guidance reviewed against FEMA severe-wind guidance. Follow product instructions, local requirements, and qualified professional advice for your home.