Roof Inspection Checklist

1. From outside:

Are there any blistered, curled, or split shingles? A few can be repaired, but if the general appearance of the roof is poor, it may be time to re-roof.
Are there loose or missing shingles or tiles? Simply re-nailing loose shingles may only mask a problem that will eventually get worse.
Do you see any exposed nails? They can be a source of leaks.
If your roof is covered with composition (asphalt) shingles, look for dark patches indicating the granular coating has worn away.
Look for significant accumulation of granules in your rain gutters. Some granules are normal, but a lot, combined with dark patches on your shingles, is a sign of an aging roof.
Check where ridges and hips meet. Shingles may break or work loose in these spots.
Any rusty metal or displaced shingles along the valley are signs of roof weaknesses.
Inspect the flashing around plumbing vents and chimneys. Loose shingles or rusty, loose flashing is another sign of trouble. Step flashing around chimneys must be well embedded in the mortar between bricks.
Where a vertical side of the house meets the roof, such as along dormer walls, flashing should be firmly in place or it is a potential leak.
Check the gutters closely for sagging and signs of leaks between sections. Are the downspouts firmly in place and directing water away from the house foundation?
If you have a shake or shingle roof, inspect the flashing around chimneys and vertical walls carefully because acid in the wood can eat away at the flashing over the years. In consistently moist areas, prevent mildew by regularly removing wet leaves that collect in certain parts of the roof.
 

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