Roof Inspections in Granite, Utah

Many older homes in Granite were built around 1982, but the current roof may have been replaced one or more times since the home was built. If you do not know when the current roof was installed, we inspect the shingles and roofing components that are on the home now. We base our estimate of the roof's remaining useful life on the condition of the shingles and roofing components that are installed now, not on the age of the house.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

Three common reasons to schedule a roof inspection in Granite are a home purchase or sale, a storm that damaged nearby roofs, and repeated repairs on the same aging roof. If the roof has already needed several repairs, we inspect the entire roofing system instead of looking only at the latest problem area. We then explain whether another repair appears reasonable or whether the overall roof condition suggests that you should start planning for replacement.

We inspect the main parts of the roofing system that affect the roof's condition and lifespan. We check whether the shingles are still sealed together, inspect the metal flashing around roof joints, evaluate attic ventilation and look for damage to the wooden roof deck. Problems with shingles, flashing, attic ventilation or the wooden roof deck can develop before you can see damage from the ground.

We adjust the inspection to the roof's design, age and condition. On Granite homes, we commonly check the following areas:

• Shingle adhesion: We check whether the adhesive strips still hold neighboring shingles together. Loose shingles are more vulnerable to wind and water.
• Ice-dam damage: We inspect the lower roof edge for signs that melting snow became trapped behind ice. Trapped water can move underneath the shingles and damage the roof edge even when you never noticed an interior leak.
• Flashing: We inspect the metal flashing around chimneys, walls, roof edges, valleys and other joints. Loose or damaged flashing can let water into the roof even when the shingles are still in good condition.
• Roof drainage: We check the roof edges, gutters and drainage paths to see whether water can move off the roof properly. Poor drainage can allow water to damage roofing materials and wood.
• Number of roofing layers: We check how many layers of roofing material are already installed. The number of layers can affect repair options and the cost of a future roof replacement.
• Wooden roof deck: We check the wood underneath the shingles for soft or damaged areas. If we find damaged roof decking, we consider how much wood is affected when we determine whether the roof needs a limited repair or more extensive work.

We photograph the shingles, flashing, roof openings and attic, including any wear or damage we identify. In the written report, we include the photographs, describe the roof's condition and whether replacement appears to be approaching and list any repairs we recommend. We list urgent repairs separately from roof conditions you can monitor or plan to address later.

For the full picture of the service, see Roof Inspections.

Whether you are buying, selling or simply checking the roof, we follow the same basic process. We inspect the roof surface, flashing joints and vents, then check the underside of the roof from inside the attic. From the attic, we can see moisture, ventilation problems and damage that may not be visible from the roof surface. We include photographs and a written summary with the inspection.

1. Choose safe inspection conditionsWe do not walk a roof when snow, ice, rain or other conditions make the inspection unsafe or keep us from seeing the roofing materials clearly. If needed, we reschedule for safer conditions.
2. Inspect every roof slopeWe inspect every roof slope we can safely access, not just the area where you first noticed a problem. Wind, sun and weather can affect more than one section of the roof.
3. Inspect the underside of the roofWe look for water stains on the attic side of the wooden roof deck. We use the location, color and condition of attic stains to judge whether the moisture appears active, older or related to condensation.
4. Organize the report by priorityWe list urgent repairs first. We then list roof conditions you can monitor and work you can plan for later.

Courtland Roofing provides roof inspections throughout Granite and nearby communities. We photograph the roof and any wear, damage or installation problems we identify, then describe the roof's condition in writing. You can keep the report for your records, share it with another contractor or use it during a property sale or insurance discussion.

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Courtland Roofing has inspected roofs in every part of Granite, Utah (84092), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Cottonwood Heights, Midvale and Holladay.

If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide roof inspections at your address in Granite.