Look from the ground
Stay off the roof. Walk around the house and look up from a safe spot. Binoculars help.
Look for anything that has changed since spring.
- Missing, lifted, or creased shingles
- Cracked or moved tiles
- Dents on vents, flashing, or gutters
- Shingle granules piled up at downspouts
- Sagging or loose gutters
Check inside the house
Water can travel before it shows up inside. A stain may sit away from the place it entered.
If you can reach the attic safely, take a flashlight and look up at the roof deck.
- New stains on ceilings or walls
- Peeling paint near the ceiling
- Damp or dark spots on the attic deck
- Daylight showing through the roof boards
- A musty smell after rain
When to call
Call if you find any of these signs, or if you are not sure what you are seeing. Take photos from a safe place first.
Note the date of the storm and when you first saw the change. That helps if you talk with your insurer.
We can look at the roof and explain what it needs. Request a free estimate, or call us.