What to Expect from a Roof Inspection
You just contacted your local roofer contractor to inspect your roof. What happens next? What can you expect to receive and how will this help you in making decisions regarding roof repair or replacement?
The best roofing contractors will provide prompt attention to your request. Contractors are busy so it may take them a few days to show up, but they should be fairly prompt about scheduling your roof inspection. Their attention to this detail is also a good indication of how they will be to work with on the actual project.
The inspection visit should be thorough and complete. While on some roofs it's obvious from the ground that shingles need to be replaced, a quality inspection can only be completed from the roof. The inspector needs to view all roofing materials, flashings, connecting structures, valleys, peaks, chimneys, vents, etc. This helps eliminate surprises and additional cost once the project is underway. Most inspections will also include a visit to the attic to check for leaks or needed decking repairs.
Once your roof inspection is complete, the contractor may provide you with an estimate on the spot, but will most likely return an inspection report along with an estimate of roof repairs or roof replacement if any, within a few days. The process normally takes a day or more because they must confirm current pricing, materials availability, resource scheduling and other factors that come to bear on the proposal for roofing materials and services. The degree of urgency discovered for your repairs may also expedite or delay the response slightly.
As a result of the roof inspection, the homeowner can expect an itemized breakdown of exactly what services, roofing materials and other repairs such as decking, flashing, drip edge, etc. will be needed for the job. The inspection report will include prices for labor and materials, time frames for completing the project and other important info such as product recommendations, an opportunity to select products, and available warranties.
Sometimes the inspection report is converted into a contract when the homeowner signs and accepts materials and terms, but this can also be done on a separate document. Regardless of how the follow up takes place after the roof inspection, the homeowner should be very clear of what problems exist with the roof, if any; the contractor's recommendations for roof repair or replacement, the cost, time frames and warranties.
Sherriff-Goslin Company provides prompt, detailed roof inspections at no cost to homeowners in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Their customers are delighted with the information they receive which enables them to make informed decision about how to proceed with their roofing projects. To begin the process homeowners should visit www.SherriffGoslin.com.
The best roofing contractors will provide prompt attention to your request. Contractors are busy so it may take them a few days to show up, but they should be fairly prompt about scheduling your roof inspection. Their attention to this detail is also a good indication of how they will be to work with on the actual project.
The inspection visit should be thorough and complete. While on some roofs it's obvious from the ground that shingles need to be replaced, a quality inspection can only be completed from the roof. The inspector needs to view all roofing materials, flashings, connecting structures, valleys, peaks, chimneys, vents, etc. This helps eliminate surprises and additional cost once the project is underway. Most inspections will also include a visit to the attic to check for leaks or needed decking repairs.
Once your roof inspection is complete, the contractor may provide you with an estimate on the spot, but will most likely return an inspection report along with an estimate of roof repairs or roof replacement if any, within a few days. The process normally takes a day or more because they must confirm current pricing, materials availability, resource scheduling and other factors that come to bear on the proposal for roofing materials and services. The degree of urgency discovered for your repairs may also expedite or delay the response slightly.
As a result of the roof inspection, the homeowner can expect an itemized breakdown of exactly what services, roofing materials and other repairs such as decking, flashing, drip edge, etc. will be needed for the job. The inspection report will include prices for labor and materials, time frames for completing the project and other important info such as product recommendations, an opportunity to select products, and available warranties.
Sometimes the inspection report is converted into a contract when the homeowner signs and accepts materials and terms, but this can also be done on a separate document. Regardless of how the follow up takes place after the roof inspection, the homeowner should be very clear of what problems exist with the roof, if any; the contractor's recommendations for roof repair or replacement, the cost, time frames and warranties.
Sherriff-Goslin Company provides prompt, detailed roof inspections at no cost to homeowners in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Their customers are delighted with the information they receive which enables them to make informed decision about how to proceed with their roofing projects. To begin the process homeowners should visit www.SherriffGoslin.com.
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