Why you should never skip an annual roof inspection
Roof inspections are a vital part of their maintenance, saving homeowners time and money every year when it comes to the cost of roof repairs. Whether it’s looking inside your gutters, checking your tiles or ensuring fascias and soffits are doing what they should be, here’s why you should never skip an annual roofing inspection.
How often should you book a roof inspection?
As long as you don’t have any issues during the year, roof inspections should be carried out once or twice a year. Many people schedule an annual roof inspection as part of their other property maintenance tasks like you would book an MOT or boiler service. It can also be useful to ask your roofer to complete checks bi-annually, such as in spring and autumn or summer and winter.
However, this doesn’t mean any concerns should be left until your annual roof checks. If you’ve noticed something suspicious like a missing slate, roof debris on the ground by your property or damp patches in your attic, ask a roofer to look at what’s happening. If you wait, the problem could get worse. You may also decide to slot in extra inspections after storms or other severe weather conditions.
What happens during roof checks?
Always ask a professional roofing company to carry out the checks, as they’ll have the experience, knowledge and equipment to perform safe and thorough inspections. During their assessments, they’ll look at areas such as flashings around chimney stacks, tiles and slates, gutters and internal spaces via your loft. It’s important to look at your roof from both inside and out.
After each inspection, your roofer will let you know their findings. They’ll explain what they’ve checked, any areas of concern and recommended solutions. Sometimes, there may be issues to keep a close eye on but don’t need action yet, such as ageing materials that may need upgrading in a few years.
Dangers of skipping roof inspections
If you don’t keep your roof maintained, it can lead to issues. The dangers of skipping an annual roof inspection include missing deterioration developing, such as rusting fixings or loose flashings, as well as problems like blocked gutters and missing roof tiles. This can drastically shorten the lifespan of your roof.
Spotting minor issues early often means you can fix them for a fraction of the cost of significant repairs. For example, a small crack missed can suddenly become much larger if water freezes in it during the colder months. This can lead to structural damage and water leaks in the rest of the home, costing you a lot more.
Book your next roof check
Do you need a new roof inspection at your property? Speak to Collier Roofing. We’re based in Caterham but cover London and Surrey locations such as Kingswood, Lingfield and Merstham. For a free, no-obligation quote or to request a roofing check, call now on 07985 749 075 or 01737 668 934. Alternatively, please email collierroofing@hotmail.co.uk.