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One of the biggies of a home inspection is the roof. Most home buyers and sellers are focused on the age and condition of the roofing material and for good reason; repair or replacement of a home’s roof is one of the most costly.
Milwaukee Roof Inspection
While your home inspector is not required to climb up onto the roof, many will if the situation is safe and they can do so without damaging the roof covering. The home inspection report does, however, require them to detail how they obtained their inspection of the roof. In the situation where a leak or damage is reported at some future time, a home inspector will be able to refer to the part of the home inspection report in which they state they were unable to access the roof physically because of safety or environmental reasons. In Wisconsin, for instance, there could be times when ice or snow is present on the roof, making a complete physical roof inspection hazardous.
Roof Inspection Report Details
Initially a home inspector's report will offer information on:
- roofing material used
- general condition, which may or may not be an indication of age
- any visible flaws or problems
- asphalt shingles
- roll roofing
- wood
- tile
- slate
- metal
- rubber membrane
Besides an account of the roofs construction materials, a professional home inspector's report will detail observations made in relation to chimneys, skylights, vents and other roof structures. Your House Detective will check flashing and observe any signs of leaks or moisture, roof seams, and drainage such as gutters.
The Cost of Repairing or Replacing a Roof
Pricing repairs to a roof or replacement of a whole roof depends on many variables, from roof pitch, to height, to materials and quality, even location. Your home inspector is not required to take the role of a roof estimator or even be knowledgeable on repair costs. In some cases, your home inspector may be able to refer you to a reputable roofing contractor who would be willing to give you a fair estimate. And it’s possible to find an online roof calculator that will give you a general idea of the cost of repair or replacement.
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