Why Get a Roof Inspection in Park City?
You should get a roof inspection in Park City because nobody knows how old an older roof here really is. The house dates to around 1989, but the shingles on it could be five years old or twenty-five. An inspection settles it by looking at the things that actually indicate age: whether the mat is still flexible, whether the adhesive strips that help hold shingles together are intact, and how much loss of the protective surface granules on the shingles has washed into the gutters.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Should You Get a Park City Roof Inspected?
An older roof in Park City 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 Park City were built around 1989, 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 Park City Include?
A roof inspection in Park City includes the shingles, flashing, vents, pipes, roof edges, gutters, and the attic. We photograph important findings and provide a written summary. The report explains the roof's current condition. It also includes our estimate of the roof's remaining useful life.
We adjust the inspection based on the roof's condition. These are some of the checks we commonly perform on Park City homes:
- Ice-dam damage: We inspect the lower roof edge for signs that melting snow was trapped behind ice. Trapped water can move underneath shingles and damage the roof edge even when no interior leak was noticed.
- 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.
- Underside of the roof: We inspect the attic side of the wooden roof deck for water stains and other signs of past or current moisture. This can reveal problems that are not visible from the roof surface.
- 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.
- Attic ventilation: We inspect the attic ventilation system to make sure air can move through the space. Poor airflow can contribute to excess heat, moisture, and winter ice problems.
- Roof joints: We inspect the areas where the roof meets chimneys, walls, valleys, vents, and other structures. These joints rely on flashing and seals to keep water out.
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 Park City Work?
A roof inspection in Park City works around your schedule. We book it at a time that suits you, and you do not need to be home for it. You get photographs and a written summary either way, which is the same document a buyer, a seller or an insurer would ask you for.
- Schedule the inspectionA typical inspection takes about an hour. You do not always need to be home, and we can provide the photographs and written report afterward.
- Inspect the roof directlyWhen conditions are safe, we walk the roof so we can check shingles, flashing, roof edges, and the feel of the wooden roof deck underfoot. Some problems cannot be confirmed from the ground.
- 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 the findingsWe provide the written summary and photographs after the inspection. You can keep the report, share it with a buyer or seller, or provide it to an insurance company if needed.
Who Inspects Roofs in Park City?
Courtland Roofing inspects roofs across Park City 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 Park City Does Courtland Roofing Inspect Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has inspected roofs in every part of Park City, Utah, including Park Meadows, Deer Valley and Thaynes Canyon. Those are Park City 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 Park City.
Free Park City Roof Inspection
An hour, photographs, a written summary, and no obligation to have anything done.
Common Questions About Roof Inspections in Park City
How much does a roof inspection in Park City cost?
Roof inspections in Park City 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 Park City?
Yes. We can inspect a roof in Park City 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.