When Should You Schedule a Roof Inspection?

Even though your roof is one of most important parts of your home—doing the heavy lifting to keep your family safe and warm—it is still easy to overlook. Like many areas of home maintenance, you don’t consider the shape of your roof until there is an issue.

However, waiting until your home is damaged by a heavy leak or losing energy efficiency because of poor insulation are not the only options. Instead, consider hiring Perimeter Roofing to complete a free roofing inspection for you. But first, keep these five events in mind when determining a good time to schedule your inspection.

When You Notice a Leak

This is one of the most common first signs of an issue with your roof. It is good to watch out for leaks on both the interior and exterior walls of your home. Specifically, water stains or drips are a sure sign that there is a problem. Water seeping into your home means that your roof shingles are no longer properly insulating your roof. It can also mean that surface damage is leading to water collection either in the valleys of your roof or around your gutters.

In terms of long term impact, even a small leak could mean your roof has structural issues, mold growth, or insulation damage. That is why it’s important not to wait around and see if the leak gets worse. Spend a little money on repairs now so you won’t have to spend a lot on a new roof later. 

If Your Area Has a Serious Storm

It is important to always take note of significant storms in your area because of the unseen damage it could be doing to your roof. When you think about it, the majority of most people’s roofs are not visible from the ground. This means that even if you don’t see damage when walking around your home, it could still be there. A serious storm extends to anything from heavy rainfall to high speed winds to ice and snow accumulation.

If you are hesitant to call for an inspection after a storm, at least check for obvious roof damage by walking the perimeter of your home looking for issues. In particular, notice if there are any shingles in your yard or visible water collection. If you do see signs of an issue, please schedule a free inspection with us to maintain the long term functionality of your home. 

In the Fall

If you are looking to set up a routine maintenance schedule for your roof, the fall is a good time. We recommend annual inspections in the fall because it is good to check for durable insulation before cold weather sets in. This ensures the energy efficiency of your home through the winter months. In addition, this also helps out our company. If you call because of damages in deep winter, our technicians have to brave frigid temperatures at tall heights and potential ice accumulation.

If you instead have your fall inspection, we can prevent technicians having to come out during the winter. Lastly, if you have a new roof installed right before the start of cold weather, our technicians need to check that the shingles are sealed properly to the roof. This is because cold weather can interfere with the adhering process, leaving gaps for water accumulation and wind damage. Keep in mind that, when in doubt of your roof’s functionality for the cold months, schedule an inspection to be sure.