Roof Damage: What To Look For And What To Expect From A Pro

The most common reasons for a roof inspection and repair are storm damage, fire damage, or simply old age and weathering of a roof.

Replacing and repairing your roof can be one of the most expensive restorations in your home, so we want to make sure you know what to expect from the process.

Know What To Look For

We always recommend hiring a professional roof inspector, but homeowners need to be aware of the signs of roof damage before calling in the pros. 

These are all things you can check by simply regularly completing a quick visual inspection of your home’s interior and exterior spaces.

• Stains on interior walls and ceilings
• Attic water leaks
• Blistering exterior paint
• Shingle damage
• Dark streaks on shingles (moss, lichen, or algae)

Some of these things can be a quick fix of replacing a few shingles, but others are likely signs of more serious roof damage. Calling a professional roofing company for an inspection is the best way to make sure.

If you aren’t sure which pros to trust, give Lake City Restoration a call and we’ll be happy to point you in the direction of reputable roofing companies we work with.

Regularly Check Your Roof For Damage

Roof damage often begins with a small problem like a few loose shingles, or a small leak, but left unchecked can turn into major damage for your home.

These four tips will help you stay on top of any potential damage:

Check Your Roof After Any Extreme Weather

From summer thunderstorms to severe winds, tornadoes, and heavy snows with ice, we’re no stranger to extreme weather here in Indiana. After every storm, do a quick check of your roof to make sure the storms haven’t damaged your roof.

Schedule Regular Spot-Checks

Make checking your roof for potential leaks and damage part of your regular home maintenance. A good rule of thumb is to spot-check when the seasons change.

Know How Old Your Roof Is

A roof won’t last forever, even with appropriate upkeep! If you didn’t have the roof installed yourself, check the home inspection paperwork you received when you purchased your home. It should clearly list the age of the roof.

If that information isn’t available, a professional roofing inspector can estimate the age of your roof so you can plan for the future expense of replacing it.

What To Expect From A Roofing Professional

If you’ve noticed damage to your roof, it’s time to call in a professional. Roofing companies are experts in assessing damage and providing you a cost and time estimate for the work. This is a vital step in the restoration process, and is usually required by your homeowner’s insurance company.

A typical roof inspection will include:

• Structural inspection
• Material inspection
• Interior inspection
• Workmanship inspection
• Roofing analysis  

These components will provide a thorough perspective of the condition of every aspect of your roof, how it affects your home, and a proposed course of action.

Lake City Restoration Is Here To Help!

If your roof has been damaged by a storm, fire, or other emergency situation, we’re here for you 24/7 to help.

Reach one of our restoration specialists today to get your questions answered and get your roof repair started!