Roofing services
Roof checkups and upkeep in North Miami
A careful look at the covering, flashing, drains and deck, so a minor flaw is caught before it turns into a leak.
What gets examined
Catch it before it stains the ceiling
Most roof leaks begin small: a cracked tile, a lifted shingle, a gap in flashing at a wall, a clogged drain on a flat roof. Caught early, each is a simple repair. Left through a rainy season, they turn into ceiling stains, damp insulation and soft decking.
An inspection covers the roof and its details: the covering, ridges and hips, flashing at every wall, valley and penetration, gutters and drains, plus any trace of water or animal damage at the fascia and soffit.
Two good moments to look are just before hurricane season opens in June and after any storm with strong wind. When you are buying or selling a house, an inspection also shows where the roof stands.
Items on the checklist
- State of the tile, shingle, metal or membrane
- Ridge and hip caps, with their mortar or fasteners
- Flashing around walls, valleys, vents and pipes
- Gutters, downspouts and the drains on flat roofs
- Fascia boards, soffit and drip edge
- Signs of water in the attic, where it can be reached
Good timing
When to have the roof looked at
A regular look is a small thing beside the damage it can head off.
Before hurricane season
Hurricane season on the Atlantic runs June 1 through November 30, so spring suits finding loose tile and gaps in flashing.
After a storm
Strong wind can lift shingles and crack tile long before a leak appears indoors.
Buying or selling a home
An honest picture of the roof helps buyer and seller alike.
After the first stain
A small ceiling stain is the best moment to find the leak behind it.
Once the roof is older
Older roofs gain from regular looks at their underlayment and flashing.
Insurance questions
An insurer may ask about the roof’s age and condition, and an inspection shows where it stands.
Questions
Inspection questions
How frequently should a North Miami roof be inspected?
Once a year is a sound habit, ideally ahead of hurricane season, with an extra look after any storm bringing strong wind.
What is included in roof maintenance?
The small fixes an inspection turns up: resetting or replacing a few tiles, resealing flashing and clearing gutters and drains so water can leave the roof.
What does a wind mitigation inspection involve?
It is a separate inspection, recorded on a state form, that documents a home’s wind-resistant features for insurance purposes and is done by the professionals the form names. Check with your insurer on what it will take.
Is it fine to check the roof on my own?
From the ground you can look for missing or shifted tile, debris in the gutters and stains on ceilings. Walking on a tile roof can crack tiles and is dangerous, so leave the roof itself to a roofer.
What if the inspection turns up a problem?
You get a plain explanation of what was found and what fixing it would involve. Minor items can often be handled as maintenance; bigger ones lead to a conversation about repair or replacement.
Ready for a roof checkup?
Phone to book an inspection, or send the details and we will call you back.