Roof Inspections in Kearns, Utah

The age of an older home in Kearns 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 Kearns inspected before you buy or sell the home and after severe winter weather. You may also want an inspection before spending money on other major home improvements. If we estimate that the roof is approaching replacement, you can account for that expense before you commit your budget to other major projects.

We inspect the roofing materials, the components that commonly fail first and the attic underneath the roof. We take photographs during the roof and attic inspection and provide a written report of the roof's condition. You can keep the report for your records or share it with a buyer, seller, insurer or another contractor.

We adjust the inspection to the roof's design, age and condition. On Kearns 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.
• Eaves and gutters: We inspect the lower roof edge and gutter line for signs that water has moved behind the roofing materials or damaged the wood.
• Attic ventilation: We check whether the attic has enough airflow. Poor ventilation can trap heat and moisture and can contribute to winter ice problems.
• Shingle layers: We check how many layers of shingles are already on the roof. On an older home built around 1977, 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.
• 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 Kearns are free and usually take about an hour. We inspect the roof and attic, photograph the areas we checked and give you a written summary of the roof's condition. You are not required to hire us for repairs. If the roof does not need immediate work, we say that clearly in the report.

1. Tell us why you need the inspectionLet us know whether you are buying a home, checking for storm damage or evaluating the roof's general condition. We use that purpose to decide which photographs and details to emphasize in the written report.
2. Take photographsWe photograph the roof, attic and any areas that show wear or damage. We include the photographs with the written report so you can see the conditions we describe.
3. Compare the attic and roof surfaceWe compare moisture, ventilation and structural conditions in the attic with the shingles, flashing and roof openings above them. If we see moisture, poor ventilation or older water damage in the attic, we include those conditions when we evaluate the roof surface.
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 Kearns 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 Kearns, Utah (84118), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in South Salt Lake, Millcreek and Bluffdale.

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 Kearns.