After a big storm
High wind can break shingle seals without obvious damage from the ground.
Repair or replace? · Straight answers
Roof Inspection in Rhode Island: repair or replace? Get a straight answer.
An inspection is how we decide whether your roof needs a repair or a full replacement. Answer five quick questions to request a free quote.
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Roof inspection
Know What Your Roof Actually Needs
An inspection is part of every repair and replacement: we look at the roof surface, the flashing, vents and chimney, and the condition of the roof deck so we can tell you what it needs and what it doesn't.
If the roof needs a small repair, we'll say so. If it's worn out across the board, we'll explain why a replacement makes more sense. If it needs nothing, that's what you'll hear.
From there, see roof repair or roof replacement.
When it makes sense
When a Roof Inspection Makes Sense
A quick look now can save a lot of money later.
Roof is 15+ years old
A check-in helps you plan for what comes next.
Signs of a leak
Stains, musty smells or damp insulation in the attic.
After an ice dam winter
Look for hidden water damage and ventilation problems.
Repeat repairs
If the same spot keeps getting patched, it may be time to see the bigger picture.
Repair or replace?
The honest answer depends on the roof. An inspection gives you one.
Step by step
How It Works
Simple and no pressure.
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Request a quote
Answer five quick questions about your roof.
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We follow up
We get in touch to talk through what you're seeing.
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The roof gets looked at
We check the roof and tell you what we find.
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Your options
If something needs work, we'll talk through a repair or a replacement. You decide.
When was your roof last checked?
Request a quote and we'll follow up.
Rhode Island weather
What Rhode Island Weather Does to a Roof
These are the problems roofers see most often on Rhode Island homes.
Coastal wind
Wind off Narragansett Bay and the South County shore can lift and peel shingles loose.
Nor'easters
Wind-driven rain looks for any gap, especially at flashing around chimneys, walls and vents.
Snow & ice dams
Snow that melts on a warm roof and refreezes at the cold eaves can back water up under the shingles.
Salt air
Near the coast, salt spray is hard on exposed metal like flashing and fasteners.
Roof inspection FAQ
Roof Inspection Questions, Answered
Don't see your question? Request a free quote and ask us. Or call 401-552-4845.
Request a free quoteWhat does a roof inspection include?
We look at the roof surface and shingles, flashing, vents, skylights, gutters, soffit and fascia, and the attic where it's accessible.
Is a roofer's inspection different from a home inspector's?
A home inspector covers the whole house and often looks at the roof from the ground or a ladder. A roofer focuses on the roof and can get up on it when it's safe, which makes it easier to spot things that are hard to see from below.
Do you look at storm damage?
Yes. See storm damage roof repair. We're not public adjusters and we don't negotiate claims.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Every few years for a newer roof, and every year or after major storms once it's getting older.
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