Why Get a Roof Inspection in Salt Lake City?
You should get a roof inspection in Salt Lake City because nobody knows how old an older roof here really is. The house dates to around 1965, 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 Salt Lake City Roof Inspected?
An older roof in Salt Lake City should be inspected before you buy or sell the home and after severe winter weather. An inspection can also be useful before you commit to other major home improvements. Knowing that the roof may need replacement soon can help you decide how to prioritize your budget.
What Does a Roof Inspection in Salt Lake City Include?
A roof inspection in Salt Lake City includes photographs and a written summary of the roof's condition. The report explains which items need attention now, which can be monitored, and our estimate of the roof's remaining useful life. You keep the report whether or not you hire us for any repair work.
We adjust the inspection based on the roof's condition. These are some of the checks we commonly perform on Salt Lake City homes:
- 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.
- wooden roof deck: We check for soft or damaged areas in the wood underneath the shingles. The condition of this wood helps determine whether a roof can be repaired or may need more extensive work.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Salt Lake City Work?
A roof inspection in Salt Lake City 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.
- No charge and no obligationThe inspection is free. If we do not find work that needs to be done, we document that and provide the report without requiring you to hire us for anything.
- 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.
- Check attic ventilationWe inspect how air enters and leaves the attic. Proper ventilation helps control heat and moisture and can reduce problems such as premature shingle aging and winter ice buildup.
- 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 Salt Lake City?
Courtland Roofing inspects roofs in Salt Lake City as a local family business owned by Coury Lloyd. We are licensed, insured and manufacturer-certified, and willing to tell you the roof is fine when it is. You get photographs and a written summary either way, which is the document a buyer, a seller or an insurer will actually ask you for.
Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Where in Salt Lake City Does Courtland Roofing Inspect Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has inspected roofs in every part of Salt Lake City, Utah, including Marmalade District, Rose Park and Glendale. Those are Salt Lake City neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:
How roof conditions change across Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City covers enough ground, and enough decades of construction, that no two neighborhoods have the same roofing problem.
- The Avenues and Capitol Hill
- The oldest housing in the city, on steep pitches with original dormers and chimneys. Flashing decides most of these roofs, not shingles.
- Sugar House and 9th and 9th
- Largely pre-war bungalows that have been re-roofed more than once. Nobody has seen the decking in decades, so that is what we check first.
- The East Bench and Foothill
- Higher, snowier, and slower to melt off than the valley floor, which is where the ice damming concentrates.
- Rose Park, Glendale and Poplar Grove
- Post-war housing on flat ground, where sun ages the roofs faster than wind or snow does.
- Yalecrest and Federal Heights
- Larger homes with complicated roof lines, where the cost of a leak is high and the detailing is what protects against it.
If you do not see your street listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide roof inspections at your address in Salt Lake City.
Free Salt Lake City Roof Inspection
An hour, photographs, a written summary, and no obligation to have anything done.
Common Questions About Roof Inspections in Salt Lake City
How much does a roof inspection in Salt Lake City cost?
Roof inspections in Salt Lake 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.
How long does a roof inspection take?
A typical roof inspection in Salt Lake City takes about an hour. Steep or complex roofs with several slopes, dormers, or other features may take longer. We provide photographs and a written summary so you can see the conditions described in the report.
Do you inspect for insurance claims in Salt Lake City?
Yes. We can inspect a roof in Salt Lake 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.