Professional roof inspection company in Denver

Roof Exterior Inspection

The professional roof inspectors at Metro City Roofing will complete a thorough roof inspection, looking for hail or wind damage, granule loss on asphalt shingles, cracked or missing shingles or tiles, damage to skylights, flashings, and gutters. Granule loss from extreme wind or hail will likely be found in the gutters or nearby downspouts around a home. We will also look at all rubber boots and seals around vent pipes, looking for deterioration and signs of water entry points into a home.

We will document our inspection with photos and videos to share with homeowners, insurance companies, and our records. Keeping photos from an inspection is valuable to compare against future examinations.

Our roof inspectors have many years of experience, with more than 500 inspections completed in the last few years alone. We can quickly assess roof damage that requires repair or a complete roof replacement. Some issues are better dealt with speedily and proactively before more significant problems occur.

The following is a list of items included as part of a comprehensive exterior roofing inspection:

• Identify code requirements for the specific home
• Loose granules in the gutters and around the home’s downspouts
• Check for gutter apron that is drilled through the gutters
• Existing or non-existent drip edge
• Missing or loose shingles due to extreme wind
• Shingles with hail “hits” or impact marks and determination of new vs. old
• Shingles with excessive granule loss
• Shingles with broken seals from improper installation or excessive wind
• Shingles with blisters due to improper attic ventilation
• Exposed, rusted, or loose nails
• Dented or damaged flashing from hail or wind, includes skylights
• Rusted metal flashing
• Flashing that shows signs of additional caulk to maintain a proper seal
• Chimney cracks
• Deteriorated rubber gaskets that surround vent pipes, preventing a proper seal
• Gutters and downspouts damaged with hail impacts or rust that prevent water flow to the downspouts and away from the home
• Rotted or damaged fascia board and siding

Roof Interior Inspection

Depending on the initial roof inspection, we may ask to look inside the home’s attic for attic decking and insulation. We will also ask if there is any interior damage to your home, including water stains or cracks on ceilings or walls.

A roof leak that found its way inside your home needs to be addressed immediately. Roof leaks will likely worsen with time and become serious issues, including water-soaked insulation, mold, and overall damaged walls or ceilings.

The following is a list of some items we will look for as part of a comprehensive interior roofing inspection:

• Measure roof sheathing to validate whether spaces between boards will pass current code with a roof replacement
• Count attic ventilation to validate when there is sufficient ventilation to meet code requirements; this will be a combination of intake and exhaust vents
• Check the attic to identify any eternal light coming inside from the roof
• Check chimneys and skylights for leaks

Workmanship inspection

Homeowners regularly contact us to inspect a roof following a hailstorm or windstorm, for a real estate transaction, or identify and resolve an active leak. Our roof inspections focus on damage to asphalt shingles and roof penetration flashings that could lead to a leak, including vents, pipes, skylights, and chimneys.

When we identify an issue, we can often make necessary roof repairs to correct another roofing company’s workmanship. The problem may stem from another company’s improper roof installation years ago but without recent inspection or tune-up. Sealant on nails, flashing, and rubber gasket seals may have deteriorated with time and allow water penetration. We can complete the urgent roof repairs and correct the situation.

When a realtor asks us to complete a roof inspection, we are often asked to provide a roof certification. We are a licensed roofing company in metro Denver with a top-notch reputation. When we complete a roof certification, we attest that a roof is in good working condition and will last a minimum of five additional years, barring any new extreme storms.

Reporting and Scheduling Roof Repairs

We document our roof inspection with photos and video for our records and share them directly with a homeowner. We want homeowners to see what we see during our inspection and discuss any needed roof repairs in detail. If the roof does not require any repairs, we can estimate the remaining useful life of the roof and provide a roof certification.

If your roof needs any repairs, depending on the extent of scope, we may be able to complete it simultaneously or schedule another day with our roofing crew.

If the roof damage is extensive, we may recommend a complete roof replacement. If the damage is recent and the direct result of a hailstorm or windstorm, we may recommend filing an insurance claim. The team at Metro City Roofing has extensive insurance claim experience and is the top roofing company recommended by local insurance agents in the Denver metro area.