Buying a New Home? Have Roof Inspection Done!

When you buy a new home, your lender will require a pest control inspection, structural inspection, and, of course, the electrical and plumbing inspections. If the lender approves of the findings, they fund your loan, you sign lots of paper work and get the keys to your new home. Do you have any idea what was really inspected on the roof though? You saw the inspector climb up there, but what was he or she looking for?

Next to the foundation and the walls, the roof of your home is very important. It can also be a very expensive part of your home to be repaired or replaced. That is why it is so important to make sure the inspector does a thorough job so that you have the opportunity to back out of the deal or make a deal with the seller.

It is common for a seller to know that their roof has any leak issues. Many will do a patch job themselves, or pay a contractor to just make it good for now just so they can get it on the market and sell it before the next big storm. That doesn't mean ever seller is like that, but it isn't as rare as you may want to think it is either.

In this part of the country, the weather can go from freezing cold to blistering hot and the hail and winds that we experience can really do a number on a roof. You should question the inspector when they submit their report to you and your lender and check the following items:

• The Age

• How Long Before New Roof Needed

• Any Waterproofing System in Place

• Any Possible Hazards

Along with their findings, they should be able to give you ball park estimates on repairs or replacement. If you decided to proceed with the purchase, you should get at least 2 or 3 official quotes from roofing contractors like us here at Dun-Rite Roofing. Make sure any quote you get includes guarantee and warranty as well.