Do I Need a Roof Inspection?

1 year ago

A roof inspection is an important part of roof maintenance, and it can be incredibly helpful in the process of buying or selling a home as well. If you’re a homeowner asking yourself, do I need a roof inspection? Roofstar Arizona is here to help you answer that question.

What is a Roof Inspection?

A roof inspection is a service performed by professional roofers, during which the roofers will thoroughly check your roof for any signs of damage, both interior and exterior. We will check not only your shingles, but also your vents, flashing, seams, and more, to make sure your entire roof is healthy and functioning – or document anything that needs to be fixed.

Inspection vs. Estimate

You might be wondering what the difference between a roof inspection and an estimate is. An estimate in roofing is when a roofing contractor surveys your roof to get an understanding of how much a specific project will cost, in terms of materials, time, and cash. It can also provide a timeline for how long the project will take. Roofstar Arizona offers estimates for free.

An inspection, on the other hand, is about determining the health of your roof and providing a report about anything that requires maintenance or repair.

How Often Should You Check Your Roof?

It’s possible to do a minor roof inspection by yourself, but always remember: safety first. Never put yourself in a risky position just to save a bit of money. However, if you feel confident you can do it safely, it can be a good idea to check it at least once a year in the fall to see if you can spot any noticeable damage. For best results, checking it twice a year will help keep it best maintained and keep you ahead of any potential problems.

What We Find During Roof Inspections

When roofers perform a roof inspection, they look over your entire roof – and sometimes your interior walls, ceilings, and the inside of your attic – with an eye trained to spot even minor signs of damage or wear.

Among other things, roofers performing an inspection will inspect the condition of your roofing materials (shingles, tiles, etc.), the condition of your flashings and roof penetrations (such as vents, skylights, and pipes), and the condition of your roof’s drainage system. We will also look for debris and buildup on your roof or in the gutters, rust, rot, and mold, and cracks, water damage, or stains.

3 Reasons to Get a Roof Inspection

Thinking of getting a roof inspection, but not sure if it’s the right time? Remember, a roof inspection will:

Save You Money: It might sound counterproductive, but a roof inspection is actually a great way to save money. By getting your roof inspected regularly and catching any small problems before they turn into big problems, you can get ahead of any expensive issues – saving you time and money.
Prevent Further Damage: By getting a roof inspection done, you’ll be able to catch any issue that could potentially turn into a much bigger problem before it has a chance to catch you off guard.
Keep Your Roof Safe from Storms: With the monsoon season coming around every year in Arizona, it’s vital that your roof can stand up to severe wind, rain, and dust storms. A roof inspection will ensure that your roof is in tip-top shape before the storms roll around, so you can rest easy knowing you’re safe from leaks or flying shingles.

Ready to schedule a professional roof inspection or get a free estimate? Call Roofstar Arizona now at (480) 426-1915. We’ll tell you the truth about your roof.

Roofstar provided professional inspection and detail quotes on the repairs needed to be done for our properties. We collected a few quotes from different roofing companies for comparison. Roofstar repair cost was very competitive and reasonable. We ultimately chose to go with Roofstar because we felt confident that they would take care of the problems. They came back to correct the minor issue that we had and finished the job to our satisfaction without further questions. We would highly recommend Roofstar to our families and friends.

Andrea S.

Our experience with Roofstar was very professional from the moment someone came out for the quote. They were the only company to get on our roof when they were initially quoting us. We really appreciated how thorough and professional they were. The crew working on our roof was very timely, clean and efficient. The quality of the roof exceeded our expectations. We could not feel happier about how it turned out! We will always refer Roofstar Arizona to friends and family! Our neighbor is actually going to get theirs done now because they saw the quality we received!

Andrea B.

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.

Work was completed. Crew (Geral Gordon and crew) was very professional, worked seamlessly and left the place in perfect condition.

Tony

Gilbert, AZ

I have a new roof today thanks to Roofstar. From the estimate with Chris with understanding the process. Able to talk to all top brass with the care and interest in sharing the process through the team that showed up and did The work. Always willing to answer my questions I am thrilled with the results. Thanks Jeff, Jose, Juan, and Chris. I would highly recommend your team. Your onsite workers were fabulous.

Nancy H.

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.

Excellent service! They install some bird barriers that other companies do not. They explained everything in easy to understand terms. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality and reputable company.

J R.

The estimator, James, was very pleasant, thorough, and did a great job of explaining what was needed to repair our roof. We thought that the quoted cost was reasonable and decided to go with Roofstar. We are happy that we did. Juan Diaz and his crew did an outstanding job with the repair and cleanup. Everything was accomplished per the quote and at the quoted price. Very happy and will recommend Roofstar to any neighbors needing roof work.

Dave W.

Phoenix, AZ

Jeff Knudson and Roofstar Arizona, Inc. came recommended to us. Much time was spent with physical, hands on inspection of our roof and specific “problem areas”. Each issue was thoroughly explained and reasonable solution provided. Repair was scheduled within 24 hours of accepting offer. Repair agents arrived on time and introduced themselves and explained what they were going to do. At the end of day one, the supervisor stopped to check on progress and see if an early start the next morning was alright with us. Each day grounds were cleaned leaving no sign anyone was here. On final day the laborers let us know they were finished. Within an hour Jeff arrived and made many trips up the ladder to inspect and made a short list of things they needed to finish the next morning. Job done! EXTREMELY pleased with Roofstar’s service and recommend.

Clayton T.

Sun Lakes, AZ

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