Roof Inspections in Layton, Utah

Many older homes in Layton were built around 1993, 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 Layton 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 photograph the roof and any wear, damage or installation problems we identify, then summarize the roof's condition in writing. We list repairs that need attention now separately from roof conditions you can monitor. We also describe the roof's condition and whether replacement appears to be approaching. You keep the written report whether or not you hire us for repairs.

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

• Shingle adhesion: We gently check whether the shingles are still sealed to the shingles below them. A shingle can look normal from the ground even after its adhesive bond has failed.
• 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.
• Attic ventilation: We check whether the attic has enough airflow. Poor ventilation can trap heat and moisture and can contribute to winter ice problems.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Layton 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. 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. 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 a written reportWe give you photographs and a written summary of the roof's condition. We list repairs that need attention now, conditions you can monitor and our estimate of the roof's remaining useful life.

Courtland Roofing provides free roof inspections throughout Layton. We are family-owned, licensed and insured. We inspect the roof to document its actual condition, not to assume that it needs work. If we do not find a repair or replacement that needs to be done, we tell you that clearly.

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

Courtland Roofing has inspected roofs in every part of Layton, Utah, including Weaver Lane, Valley View and East Layton. Those are Layton neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:

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