Home Purchase Roof Check

A roof check before buying a home in Palm Bay, FL gives a focused look at the roof covering, flashing, vent boots, edges, attic decking and signs of past or active leaks. It helps a buyer understand the roof's condition and ask sharper questions before closing.

What the check covers
The check may cover the roofing material and its wear, missing or lifted pieces, patched areas, attic stains, ventilation, soft spots in the decking, and areas the buyer or seller points out.

Know its limits
Hidden decking, sealed attics, fragile tile and areas the roofer cannot safely reach cannot be fully judged in one visit. Ask the seller for permit records, and expect findings that describe what was seen without promises about the roof's remaining life.

Call about a roof leak and include the address, closing date, and roof questions.