Roof Care Checklist for Lakeland, FL Homes
A few minutes with binoculars from the yard and a flashlight in the attic can catch roof trouble early. None of these checks involve climbing onto the roof, and none replace a roofing contractor's inspection.
Scan the shingles from the ground
Look for missing, curled or cracked shingles, bare spots, and lifted edges.
Look inside the attic
With a flashlight, check the attic decking and rafters for stains, damp insulation, mold, or pinpoints of daylight.
Check flashing and vent boots
Look at the metal around chimneys, walls and skylights, and the rubber boots around vent pipes, for gaps or cracks. Do not climb up to reseal them.
Watch the roof after rain
After heavy rain, look for granules collecting at downspouts, water spilling over roof edges, and leaves piled in valleys.
Keep the roof's records
Keep the roof's install date, warranty papers, permit records and photos from each storm season together. If something changes or a stain returns, call to arrange a roof inspection.
Scan the shingles from the ground
Look for missing, curled or cracked shingles, bare spots, and lifted edges.
Look inside the attic
With a flashlight, check the attic decking and rafters for stains, damp insulation, mold, or pinpoints of daylight.
Check flashing and vent boots
Look at the metal around chimneys, walls and skylights, and the rubber boots around vent pipes, for gaps or cracks. Do not climb up to reseal them.
Watch the roof after rain
After heavy rain, look for granules collecting at downspouts, water spilling over roof edges, and leaves piled in valleys.
Keep the roof's records
Keep the roof's install date, warranty papers, permit records and photos from each storm season together. If something changes or a stain returns, call to arrange a roof inspection.