Why Get a Roof Inspection in Holladay?
On an older home in Holladay, the age of the house does not always tell you the age or condition of the current roof. A roof inspection can estimate how much useful life the roofing materials may have left. That information can help you decide whether a repair makes sense, whether replacement should be planned, and how the roof may affect other decisions about the property.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Should You Get a Holladay Roof Inspected?
An older roof in Holladay should be inspected when you are buying or selling a home, when the roof's age is unknown, or when you want to plan for future replacement. Many homes in Holladay were built around 1969, and the current roof may have been installed years after the house was built. A written inspection report documents the condition of the roof so you can plan with better information.
What Does a Roof Inspection in Holladay Include?
A roof inspection in Holladay includes a direct inspection of the roof where it is safe to walk, an attic inspection, photographs, and a written report. This allows us to evaluate conditions that cannot be confirmed from the ground. The written report can also provide useful documentation for a buyer, seller, or insurance company.
We adjust the inspection based on the roof's condition. These are some of the checks we commonly perform on Holladay homes:
- Valleys and debris: We check the valleys for wear and trapped debris, because they carry more water than anywhere else on the roof.
- Number of roofing layers: We check how many layers of roofing material are installed. The number of layers can affect future repair options and the cost of eventual roof replacement.
- Attic inspection: We inspect the underside of the roof from inside the attic. We look for water stains, damp insulation, rusted nails, daylight through openings, and other signs of moisture or roof damage.
- Flashing: We inspect the metal around chimneys, walls, roof edges, valleys, and other joints. Damaged or loose flashing can allow water into the roof even when the shingles are still in good condition.
- Attic ventilation: We check whether air can enter and leave the attic properly. Poor ventilation can increase heat and moisture inside the attic and may shorten the life of roofing materials.
- wooden roof deck: When it is safe to walk the roof, we check for soft or flexible areas underfoot. Soft spots can indicate moisture damage in the wood underneath the shingles.
We document these findings with photographs. The report also includes our estimate of how much useful life the roof may have left. This information can help you plan repairs or replacement before a serious problem develops.
For the full picture of the service, see Roof Inspections.
How Does a Roof Inspection in Holladay Work?
A roof inspection in Holladay works the same way whether you are buying, selling or simply checking. We cover the roof surface, every flashing joint and vent, and then the attic from inside, and you get a written report rather than a sales pitch. The attic is where a good share of the findings come from, and it is the part most inspections skip.
- Tell us why you need the inspectionA purchase inspection, storm-damage inspection, and general condition inspection may require different documentation. Knowing the purpose helps us focus the report on the information you need.
- Inspect every roof slopeWe inspect all accessible slopes, not only the area where a problem was first noticed. Wind, sun, and weather can affect several sections of the roof in similar ways.
- Use the attic findings in the final assessmentThe attic can reveal moisture, ventilation problems, or older water damage that changes how we interpret the roof surface. We review both areas before completing the report.
- Provide a written reportYou receive photographs and a written summary of the roof's condition. The report identifies items that need attention, items that can be monitored, and our estimate of the roof's remaining useful life.
Who Inspects Roofs in Holladay?
Courtland Roofing inspects roofs across Holladay free of charge, and we are family-owned, licensed and insured. The inspection is not a sales visit. Plenty of the roofs we look at need nothing at all, and telling you that is the whole point of offering it free: a company that finds work on every roof is not inspecting, it is selling.
Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Where in Holladay Does Courtland Roofing Inspect Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has inspected roofs in every part of Holladay, Utah (84117, 84121 and 84124), including the streets around Holladay Village. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in White City, Copperton and Emigration Canyon.
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 Holladay.
Free Holladay Roof Inspection
An hour, photographs, a written summary, and no obligation to have anything done.
Common Questions About Roof Inspections in Holladay
How much does a roof inspection in Holladay cost?
Roof inspections in Holladay are free, and there is no obligation to have repair work completed. We provide photographs and a written summary of the roof's condition. The report also includes our estimate of how much useful life the roof may have left. You can keep the report, share it with a buyer or seller, provide it to an insurer, or use it when asking another roofer for a second opinion.
What do you actually check?
We inspect the shingles on accessible roof slopes. We also inspect flashing around chimneys, walls, and valleys, plus the seals around vents and pipes. We check the roof edges, gutters, and attic as well. In the attic, we look for water stains, damp insulation, rusted nails, ventilation problems, and other signs of moisture that may not be visible from the roof surface.
Do you inspect for insurance claims in Holladay?
Yes. We can inspect a roof in Holladay for signs of storm damage and document what we find with photographs and a written description. We can also note the apparent cause of the damage. Your insurance company decides whether the damage is covered under your policy.