Roof Maintenance

Routine roof maintenance can catch loose or missing shingles, cracked vent boots, lifted flashing, debris in valleys and early leaks before the next heavy rain finds them. The scope should fit the roof material, its age, the building type and past storm damage.

What a visit covers
A maintenance visit may include a walk of the roof surface, flashing and vent boot checks, sealant touch-ups, clearing debris from valleys, a look in the attic for stains, and notes on items to repair or watch.

Records worth keeping
Keep the roof's install date, permit records, warranty papers, photos taken after each storm, leak locations and past repairs together. Maintenance notes should separate what needs fixing now from what can wait.

Plan roof maintenance and mention the property type, ZIP code, and roof concerns.