Roof inspections in Jacksonville with a photo report

A look from the driveway sees missing shingles and not much else. A proper inspection walks every slope where it is safe to walk, checks every flashing and penetration, looks into the valleys and gutters, and goes into the attic to see the underside of the deck, where leaks and ventilation problems show first.

Everything is photographed. The report puts each finding next to its photo, rated plainly as fine, watch or repair, so you can decide what to do and when without taking anyone's word for it.

Once a year, ideally in spring before hurricane season, a checkup catches the small failures that turn into leaks: a cracked pipe boot, a lifted ridge cap, a valley filling with leaves, sealant going brittle. Most findings are minor and can be fixed on the spot or at the next visit.

The dated reports build a history of the roof, which helps later with insurance questions and with deciding when replacement is actually due. See roof maintenance for the tune-up that often follows.

After a named storm or a severe thunderstorm, a post-storm inspection looks for the damage that does not show from the ground: creased shingles, broken seals, lifted flashing, bruising from hail and cracks from limbs. Every finding is photographed in place before anything is disturbed. We also check the attic for new stains and wet decking, since storm water can take days to show on a ceiling.

If repairs are needed, the report doubles as the scope; see storm damage repair.