Roof Inspections in South Salt Lake, Utah

You should get a roof inspection in South Salt Lake because nobody knows how old an older roof here really is. The house dates to around 1986, 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.

An older roof in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake were built around 1986, 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.

A roof inspection in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake 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: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

A roof inspection in South Salt Lake has three main steps: inspection, photographs, and a written report. If we do not find a problem that needs repair, we state that in the report. The purpose of the inspection is to document the roof's actual condition, not to assume that every roof needs work.

1. Tell us why you need the inspectionA purchase inspection, storm-damage inspection, and general condition inspection may require different documentation. Knowing the purpose helps us focus the report on the information you need.
2. Photograph the findingsWe take photographs during the inspection so the written report is supported by images of the actual roof conditions we observed.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Courtland Roofing provides roof inspections in South Salt Lake. We are family-owned and certified by GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. Inspections are free, usually take about an hour, and include photographs and a written report. There is no obligation to hire us for repair work.

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

Courtland Roofing has inspected roofs in every part of South Salt Lake, Utah (84115, 84119 and 84106), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan.

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 South Salt Lake.