Buying A Home? Inspect The Roof!

2 years ago

A very exciting time in your life is buying a home. And, it can also be stressful because your new home is literally a “roof over your head”. You will want to make sure the home has a solid roof by having a roof inspection. And, you’ll want to do this by getting a proper roof inspection, not just a home inspector’s look on the roof.

Should You Buy A House With An OldER Roof?

Perhaps you have found a home to buy that checks most of your boxes for your needs. Except one – the home has an older roof. And, ignoring the condition of the roof could lead to costly, unforeseen problems if you don’t have all of the information and know what to expect for repairs. If you get a professional Roof Inspection prior to buying, you will have a better chance of making the right decision.

Do Home Inspectors Get On The Roof?

Home Inspectors can certainly get on a roof as part of their visual inspection, but generally, a home inspection means just that – a limited visual examination of the roof covering. A professional, licensed roof Inspector can give you a complete assessment of the condition of your roof and go beyond a limited visual roof covering examination. This is done by conducting an interior and exterior inspection of the roof. A real roof inspector will do this by assessing the entire roofing system.

What Do Roof Inspectors Look For?

Generally, roof inspectors will look into three major facets of a roof – structure, material components, and workmanship. Of course, assessments vary depending on the type of roof you have, tile, shingles, flat, metal, etc. They will specifically look for:

Cracked sealant or rust spots on flashing due to age. This could lead to leaks in the roof.
Shingles that are buckling, curling, or blistering.
Missing, loose or broken shingles or tiles.
Cracked and worn rubber boots around vent pipes.
Deteriorated wood at overhang areas which signal moisture intrusion.
Loose or missing fasteners.
Blistering, buckling, cracking of flat roof materials.

What Fixes Are Mandatory After A Home Inspection?

A home inspection report is not a must-do list. In Arizona, there are not mandatory repairs. Properties are sold in as-is condition. There are times when lenders may require certain repairs. So, most items identified are negotiable and at the same time can become the cause of the contract failing. Since the lender can require the repairs in order to release the funds for a home loan, a home buyer will want to make sure the lender’s requirements are fulfilled. So as a home buyer you will want a real Roof Inspection. Typically, it’s FHA loans where an appraiser may ask for repairs prior to closing. Occasionally lenders will require a ‘Roof Certification’ before funding which (in Arizona) is a statement that the roof has a minimum of two years life expectancy. Sometimes we require repairs to be done before we will Certify a roof.

Items that will likely require roof repairs or replacement include:

Active leaking
Curled or cupped shingles
Deteriorated underlayment on tile roofs due to age or poor workmanship.
Aging on the flat roofs.
Evidence of termites
Sagging structural members.

Why Should I Pay for $75.00 for a Roof Inspection When I Can Get a Free Estimate from Another Contractor?

A home purchase is probably the largest investment of your life. You need trusted accurate information. A “Free Estimate” is one way we contractors use to get more business. If I am giving you a “Free Estimate”, I am going to tweak my assessment and proposal to benefit ME, not you. Free Estimates are not free. The contractor bears the cost of time, travel, and other expenses in hopes of getting your business.

If you are paying for our time, we are obligated to give you an honest assessment of the roof’s condition, remaining life expectancy, and costs of repair or replacement. Do we hope to get work if any is required? OF COURSE! But you have paid for the information necessary to help you make the right decision on your investment. Our Roof Inspections give YOU the power. We are not tweaking the information to OUR advantage. Is $75.00 bucks worth it on your dream home? You bet it is!

Learn The Truth About That Roof Before You Buy

Taking care of your roof can help you retain the value of your home and save money in the long run. An old saying– Knowledge is Power – is a good thing to remember when you are buying a home. What you can learn from a professional, real roofer can save you lots of money. Schedule your Roof Inspection today by calling Roofstar Arizona at (480) 426-1915, or submit your request online at Roofstar.com.

“We’ll Tell You the Truth About Your Roof”

Very impressed with Jeff’s response to my concern over a rain caused leak in our ceiling.

Jeff arrived promptly in the a.m. for an evaluation, congenial, confident – integrity fully present. The same characteristics I respected, wanted and needed and had happily experienced the moment I met him. After observing the
rather slight damage to the ceiling we went to the roof where he promptly flattened himself atop the shingles and like a practiced detective began to assess shingles and flashing, etc, in order to create a likely scenario that might have generated a leak. His minute attention to detail was impressive.

Having isolated the potential problem he proceeded to caulk here and there. He also took the time to address other concerns that I had regarding roofing issues going forward.

All in all Jeff delivered the kind of prompt, competent service all homeowners seek, are entitled to, and hope for in a tradesman.

Thank you, Jeff for living the kind of values that make owning a home worth the while.

Bob H.

Phoenix, AZ

I just wanted to personally thank both you (Jeff) and Mike for your help on this house. I appreciate that you took the time to schedule the repairs, confirm, and that your workers showed up on time and did a fantastic job! My husband is a general contractor, so we really appreciate it when a company stands by their word and delivers a great product. We will be adding you to our Recommended Vendor List and will put the word out there as much as we can for referrals! Thanks again for your help!

Kristie W.

Mesa, AZ

From start until finish, Roofstar Arizona was the perfect choice for our house. We were given a very clear and thorough quote for the work our 30+ year old roof needed; we could’ve choose to ‘band-aid’ key areas and spend less, or we could spend the money and fix it right. We had saved and knew we’d have to spend a good amount of money for the work, but Roofstar was professional enough to offer choices. We had a slight miscommunication with regard to instruction with the on-site supervisor, and though we were able to easily clear things up, Roofstars’ owner Jeff drove himself to our home just to make sure our minds were at ease. Excellent touch. The workers were courteous and very thorough with the work. They stuck to the time needed to complete (we had good weather), and our home has a new roof, ready for the next 30 years. It looks great, and we have the confidence knowing the job was done right. Great work, guys. Highly recommend this company.

….03/2020–an update–we’ve had a few rainy days since the roof work–and everything is in fantastic order. These guys did a great job for us, and I know they will for you, too.

Dan Y.

Extremely pleased with our extensive roof repair work. The crew showed up early and we could hear them working on the roof all day for a number of days. The price was extremely fair for the scope of the job. I had other roofing companies give me a bid prior to Roofstar. But once Roofstar came out, inspected our roof and told us what needed to be done, I knew they were who we’d hire. They have integrity and honestly which is refreshing when hiring contractors.

Gail B.

Jeff found problems we knew were wrong with our roof that other Roofers who inspected & gave proposals missed. He was very straight forward, honest & always making sure our questions were answered. He & his crew showed us materials being used & explained everything! He got on the roof during the work to make sure things were going right. His crew are outstanding, respectful, honest and very clean. Couldn’t be more satisfied!! He came highly recommended & we can see why! Thank you Jeff, Juan and Crew for all your hard work. They care & take pride in their work & customers!

Ron & MJ P.

Mesa, AZ

This is a great company to work with. Worked with them twice over a 10-year period and both great experiences. The last experience involved a very difficult leak in a sun room/solarium and the owner, Jeff, came out and hunted down the leak and made sure that it was resolved. Cannot recommend them high enough. Thank you to Jeff and the Roofstar team.

Michael K.

Just met Santiago. Every business should have a representative like him!

George D.

Sun Lakes, AZ

We just want to thank you (Jeff) and your employees for the excellent and professional job in replacing our tile roof. Your employee’s (Juan Diaz and crew) were diligent, neat, pleasant, worked independently and very competent. It was such a pleasure to do business with a company with such high standards. We would highly recommend your company without reservations.

Duane and Elaine H.

Phoenix, AZ

This is the second time I’ve used Roofstar for roof repairs. Jeff and Roofstar has been honest and fair with their prices compared to other companies however the big difference to me was with the customer service. Jeff Knudson, the owner, came out to our house personally to explain to me what the problem and the options were. Not everything was “urgent” or “required” to be repaired; some items were necessary and some were “nice to have” in order to prevent future repairs. I appreciated the honesty and the option to select the level of repairs that I needed and fit into my budget. Outside of some delays early on during the quote process, the work was completed timely and per the quote provided, no hidden fees or changes to the original quote. I am very happy with the work performed by Roofstar and will recommend Roofstar to any friends and neighbors requiring roof work.

Brian

Gilbert, AZ

We had work done last week, they were thorough, reasonably priced, on time, cleaned up after themselves, and provide before and after photos. They also have an inspector check the work after, they do not try to sell you things you do not need. I appreciate their honesty.

Melody H.

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