A roof repair can easily cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $12,000 making it the most expensive home repair of them all. Home inspections will cover every room in your home and will take a close look at your roof no doubt, but if you need further assurance or suspect that there may be something amiss you may need a roof specialist to take a look to uncover costly damage.
A thorough roof inspection will include the observation and documentation of blistered or split shingles or tiles, missing or broken roof material, metal that has rusted where the house meets the roof, proper ventilation to the roof itself, proper swamp cooling and air conditioner installation, corroded flashing, sagging between rafters and more. These types of observations can save you boatloads of money and can help you make an informed purchase.
Roof Inspections are advisable every couple of years depending on your climate. If there is damage to the roof that requires you find a contractor be sure to get a few different quotes to compare and if possible contact someone who has worked with that contractor before, you do not want to pay more than you need to for repairs. Home inspections are an excellent place to start, but a thorough roof inspection can save you thousands of dollars.
Golden Gate Home Inspections offers the type of professionals that will be on the lookout for all the roofing issues listed here and more. We understand the importance of roof and exterior inspections and will provide you with a thorough report that will help you take action and quickly. Contact us today at [email protected] or call us directly at (415) 418-3417 to schedule an inspection. The roof over your head should be the first thing on your inspection list, no ifs or buts about it.
