DIY Roof Inspection
Exterior Inspection
Severely blistered, curled or split shingles
Loose or missing shingles
Loose or exposed nails
Improperly seated nails that “popped”
Broken or loose shingles at the ridge and hip lines
Signs of missing caulk used to seal flashing
Rusty or corroded metal flashing
Damaged or missing flashing
Sagging on the ridges
Broken seals on shingles
Excessive granule loss on shingles
Chimney cracks
Rubber boots at top of pipes (indicating dry rot)
Damaged gutters and downspouts
Fascia board that’s damaged or rotted
Siding above the roof
Gutters and eaves for proper shingle overhangs
Interior Roof Inspection
Cracks on roof sheathing
Measure and calculate proper attic ventilation
Sagging decking (between rafters)
Outside light coming through
Attic intake vents for proper ventilation
Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans for proper ventilation
Leaks around vents, chimneys and other holes to the outside
Interior Inspection
Cracks on roof sheathing
Sagging decking (between rafters)
Outside light coming through
Attic intake vents for proper ventilation
Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans for proper ventilation
Leaks around vents chimneys and other holes to outside