Roof Inspections in Huntsville, Utah

The age of an older home in Huntsville does not tell you when the current roof was installed or how much wear the current roofing shows. We inspect the current roofing materials and describe their condition and whether replacement appears to be approaching. We tell you whether the roof needs a repair now or whether you should start planning for replacement.

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

You should have an older roof in Huntsville inspected when you are buying or selling the home, when you do not know the roof's age, or when you want to plan for future replacement. Many homes in Huntsville were built around 1973, but the current roof may have been installed years later. We evaluate the shingles and roofing components that are on the home today and describe their condition in a written report.

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 Huntsville homes, we commonly check the following areas:

• 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.
• Shingle layers: We check how many layers of shingles are already on the roof. On an older home built around 1973, previous roof replacements may have added layers, and the number of layers can affect the cost and scope of a future replacement.
• Underside of the roof: From inside the attic, we check the wooden roof deck for water stains and other signs of past or current moisture. From the attic, we can see moisture or roof damage that may not be visible from outside.
• Wooden roof deck: When we can safely walk the roof, we check for soft or flexible areas underfoot. A soft area can indicate moisture damage in the wooden roof deck underneath the shingles.
• Attic ventilation: We check whether the attic has enough airflow. Poor ventilation can trap heat and moisture and can contribute to winter ice problems.
• 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.

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.

Our roof inspections in Huntsville are free and usually take about an hour. After the inspection, we give you photographs and a written summary of the roof's condition. We tell you which roof problems need attention now, which conditions you can monitor and how much useful life we estimate the roof has left. You are not required to hire us for any recommended work.

1. No charge and no obligationThe inspection is free. If the roof does not need work, we say that in the report. You are not required to hire us for anything.
2. Inspect the roof directlyWhen conditions are safe, we walk the roof and check the shingles, flashing and roof edges. We also feel for soft areas in the wooden roof deck underfoot. We cannot confirm some roof problems from the ground.
3. Inspect the atticWe look at the underside of the roof for water stains, damp insulation, rusted nails, daylight through openings and other signs of moisture. From inside the attic, we can see moisture or openings that may not be visible from the roof surface.
4. Provide the reportAfter the inspection, we give you the photographs and a written summary of the roof's condition. You can keep the report, share the report with a buyer or seller, or provide the report to an insurance company.

Courtland Roofing provides roof inspections in Huntsville. We are family-owned and certified by GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning. We photograph the roof and any wear, damage or installation problems we identify. We describe the roof's condition in writing so you have a clear record of the inspection.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has inspected roofs in every part of Huntsville, Utah (84317), including the streets around Pineview Reservoir and Snowbasin. We give homeowners across the rest of Weber County the same service, including in North Ogden, South Ogden and Riverdale.

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 Huntsville.