Home Inspection: What to Look Out For

When you are buying a new home, it can be stressful. Especially the home inspection if you are unfamiliar with it. In regards to your roof, here are a few pointers and questions that can offer you peace of mind.

What to ask?

When you are getting a home inspection, there are a few important questions to ask. They may not know the answer immediately, but the answer can be found. One of those questions is, “Who installed the roof?” Knowing this can aid in many things down the line. If some shingles were to fall off or repairs are needed, it could be covered in the previous warranty. This also begs the question, will the warranty be transferred into your name? When the buyer knows the age of the roof it helps them know when they might need a replacement. Therefore helping them plan their finances accordingly.

Quality

When looking at the quality of a roof during a home inspection, these are a few things the inspector may find. Broken or missing shingles are common, but can easily be replaced. There are also caps around anything protruding from the roof that could have faulty seals. This can be an easy fix, but if not done in time or correctly it can lead to major issues.

The inspector can also spot problems with the gutters, downspouts and siding. The best way to get ahead of these issues is to have a professional roofer inspect your roof to ensure its safety and give you viable solutions. To get the most of your time, find a roofer that can also handle gutters, downspouts and siding. This will help update your home and provide peace of mind for year to come.

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