Why Get a Roof Inspection in Salt Lake City?
If the installation date is unknown, the age of the house does not tell you how old the current roof is. A home in Salt Lake City may date to around 1965, while the shingles could have been installed many years later. We estimate the condition of the current roof by checking the flexibility of the shingles, the adhesive bond between shingles and the amount of protective surface granules the shingles have lost.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Should You Get a Salt Lake City Roof Inspected?
You should have an older roof in Salt Lake City 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.
What Does a Roof Inspection in Salt Lake City Include?
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 Salt Lake City homes, we commonly check the following areas:
- 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.
- Wooden roof deck: We check the wood underneath the shingles for soft or damaged areas. If we find damaged roof decking, we consider how much wood is affected when we determine whether the roof needs a limited repair or 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 trap heat and moisture and may shorten the life of the roofing materials.
- 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.
How Does a Roof Inspection in Salt Lake City Work?
Whether you are buying, selling or simply checking the roof, we follow the same basic process. We inspect the roof surface, flashing joints and vents, then check the underside of the roof from inside the attic. From the attic, we can see moisture, ventilation problems and damage that may not be visible from the roof surface. We include photographs and a written summary with the inspection.
- 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.
- Inspect every roof slopeWe inspect every roof slope we can safely access, not just the area where you first noticed a problem. Wind, sun and weather can affect more than one section of the roof.
- Check attic ventilationWe inspect how air enters and leaves the attic. Proper ventilation helps control heat and moisture and can reduce premature shingle aging and winter ice buildup.
- 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.
Who Inspects Roofs in Salt Lake City?
Courtland Roofing is a local, family-owned roofing company owned by Coury Lloyd. We are licensed, insured and manufacturer-certified, and we provide roof inspections in Salt Lake City. We give you photographs and a written summary even when the roof does not need repairs. If the roof is in good condition, we tell you that clearly.
Professional and responsive, communication, quality, workmanship, and follow up. Left the project clean and was flexible around schedule and cost of materials.
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?
Our roof inspections in Salt Lake City are free. You do not have to hire us for any repair work. We photograph the roof, summarize its condition in writing and estimate how much useful life the roofing materials may have left. You can keep the written report, share the report with a buyer or seller, provide the report to an insurer or use the report 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. A steep or complex roof with several slopes, dormers or other features may take longer. After the inspection, we provide photographs and a written summary so you can see the conditions we describe 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 the damage with photographs and a written description. We can also note the apparent cause of the damage we observe. Your insurance company makes the final decision about whether your policy covers the damage.