ServicesRoof Inspections
Roof Inspections in Mustang, OK
We get on your roof, check every part that keeps water out, and write down what we find. You get photos and a plain list of any problems, with what each fix involves, before anyone talks about price or work.
Why Get Your Roof Looked At
An inspection gives you a clear picture of your roof as it is right now. Sound, wearing thin, or already taking on water. Small things cause most of the trouble. One raised shingle, a split pipe boot or a loose strip of flashing can soak the decking for a long time before anything shows inside your home.
We check the entire roof, not only the corner that worries you. Then we write it up: what we found, where it sits on the roof, how bad it is and what we would do. If nothing is wrong, the report says that too.
Good times to call: before a home sale or purchase, after a hard storm season, when a ceiling stain appears, or when the roof has enough years on it that you would rather plan than react.
What We Check on Your Roof
- The shingle surface
- We watch for shingles that are gone, split, curled or raised, for patches worn bare of granules, and for spots that give underfoot, which usually means the decking below is damaged.
- Flashing, pipe boots and vents
- Leaks usually start where a pipe, vent, chimney or skylight passes through the roof, or where the roof meets a wall. We check the metal flashing, the sealant and the rubber boots at every one of those points, since hot summer sun dries that rubber out until it cracks.
- Decking from the attic side
- If the attic is reachable, we look up at the decking for stains, light coming through, mold and nail tips that have worked loose. We also see whether the attic has enough airflow.
- Gutters and water flow
- We confirm the gutters are secure, clear and sloped to the downspouts, and that the water lands away from the foundation. A clogged or drooping run can push water back under the roof edge.
- Photo report in writing
- We leave you a written summary sorted by area of the roof, with a photo of each problem. Each one is marked fix now, keep an eye on it, or no action needed.
Signs It Is Time for an Inspection
A stain on the ceiling
Brown rings or bubbling paint mean water got in somewhere. The leak on the roof is often several feet away from the stain inside.
A hard storm came through
Spring in central Oklahoma brings hail and strong wind. Plenty of that damage cannot be seen from the yard, so a close look after a big storm is worth it.
Grit where the downspouts empty
Shingle granules look like coarse sand. When they collect at the bottom of your downspouts, the shingles are shedding their top coat. A little comes with age. A heavy buildup says the roof is wearing out early.
Your roof is getting older
Once a shingle roof is past the middle of its life, a regular check helps you plan a repair or a replacement on your timeline.
A home sale is coming
Buyers and sellers both do better with a written record of the roof's condition in hand. It cuts down on guesswork and last-minute surprises before closing.
Shingles on the lawn
Even one blown-off shingle leaves an open spot. It is worth checking whether others nearby are loose too.
How Your Inspection Goes
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A quick phone call first
Let us know about any leaks or damage you have spotted and about how old the roof is. Then we pick a day and time that fits your schedule.
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Up on the roof
We cover every section of the surface, plus flashing, vents and gutters. If the pitch is too steep or the shingles too brittle to walk on safely, we say so and do the check from ladders and the eaves.
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Inside the house
Only with your permission, we go into the attic or look at ceilings below any trouble spots. Shoe covers stay on and we leave things the way we found them.
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Going over the findings
Before leaving, we walk you through the photos and answer your questions, and the written report is yours. If something needs fixing, the scope and what drives the price are laid out on paper first, so nothing gets tacked on later.
What Changes the Price of an Inspection
Most inspections are simple. A few things decide how long the visit runs and what it includes. We give you the price over the phone before we head out, so you know it ahead of time.
- Roof size and slope
- A bigger roof takes longer to cover. A steep one makes us move slower and may need harnesses and roof jacks.
- Attic access
- An open hallway hatch is quick. A tight crawl space, or no way in at all, means more time spent checking each room's ceiling.
- The reason for the visit
- A regular checkup is quick work. Tracking down a live leak can mean careful, slow checking of the flashing and every opening around the stain.
- How detailed the report is
- Selling a home or dealing with an insurance question can mean a fuller written report with more photos.
Questions About Roof Inspections
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How long will the inspection last?
Plan on about an hour for most roofs. Bigger roofs, or a leak we have to follow to where it starts, take more time. We take our time in the attic. You're welcome to stay inside or come watch.
Are you just trying to sell me a new roof?
No. The report sorts each finding by how urgent it is. If a repair will handle it, that's what the report says. If the roof is near the end of its life, we tell you plainly and show you why.
Do I need to be home for it?
It's best if you are, since someone needs to let us into the attic and we like to review the photos with you in person. If you can't make it, we can handle the outside alone and call you later to walk through the report.
Can an inspection help with an insurance claim?
Our photos and notes document how the roof looks and any damage we found. We can explain the usual steps of a claim, but coverage is up to your adjuster.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Once every year or two is a good rhythm, plus a check after any big hail or wind storm. Regular visits catch small problems while they're still cheap to fix.
Find Out Where Your Roof Stands
We work in Mustang and towns close by, including Yukon, Tuttle and El Reno. Give us a ring, describe what is going on up there, and we will find a day to come take a look.