Is your home inspector inspecting the roof?
As an Atlanta home inspector, depending on if the conditions are favorable and I am neither at
physical risk nor in danger of damaging materials, I try an walk most roofs. However, in most states, they are not required to do this. In the winter weather conditions might render a roof hazardous. An inspectors’ report must state however, by what mechanism they were able to visually inspect a roof and what areas of the roof were visible. It’s important that they document every small detail of what has been observed for their own liability purposes. A home inspector cannot be held responsible for a roof leak he was not able to visually observe. Where does that leave you as a client, when the home inspector you chose does not walk the roofs? Here lately, I have been on several roofs and realize that from the ground there is no way I would have found certain defects.
Roof Inspection Details
My home inspection final report is often lengthy and the roof is only one aspect. Typical information that should be included on your report is the type of roofing material used. By far the most common material is asphalt shingle, but there are other popular roof coverings, as well, including stone, metal, and wood.
When visible, I will include detail conditions of chimneys, skylights and other roof structures, noting especially flashing, seams and following clues for any signs of leaks or structural breach. And, of course, there will be the visible inspection of the roofing material itself and the general condition, possibly its age and any repair issues.
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Mr. Roof Repair says
Nice post. Roofing concerns should really have to be entrusted to those professionals. To avoid such leaks and what so ever difficulties just pick the
roofing contractor
that can provide nothing but quality work without of the pocket expense.
don@handyman services says
We did roofing for many years and had so many problems with these cheap rubber boots we quit using them we finally went back to the full leaded wrap boot which will last a hundred years end of all or problems although we no longer install roofs we still repair tons of them and on a hip style roof like this there are very few places for it to leak
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Dena: Commercial Roofing Philadelphia says
You make a great point; an inspector can’t be held responsible for aspects of a job when s/he could not perform an adequate inspection. We routinely inspect many buildings and make educated estimations when unable to safely access particular areas. With that said, we make sure to inform the client when that occurs.
Fireman Roofing says
That cheap PVC boot is the cause of so many leaks on the roofs we inspect. Either the sealing ring wears out or the plastic base gets brittle and cracks. I would like to see everybody use the lead boots instead.
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