Overhead peace of mind

Hey neighbor, let's talk roofing.

Your roof does a lot for you. Twice a year, spend twenty minutes checking on it. That's the whole trick.

10 min read Safety-first Beginner-friendly

“See that dark streak up there? That's what we're looking for.”Olivia

Red flags

When to worry.

Granules are wearing off. Not an emergency, but plan a look-see.

Water made it inside. Find the leak this week, before the next rain.

A cup or two? Normal. A steady pile? Your shingles are aging out.

Do it yourself

Do these in order. Skip anything that doesn't apply, Olivia won't mind.

01
Step 1 of 5
Walk the yard with binoculars
Never climb up unless you know what you're doing. From the ground, scan every slope for missing, curled, or dark shingles.
“I do a full lap around the house, front, sides, back.”Olivia
02
Step 2 of 5
Check the flashing
Look where the roof meets a chimney, vent, or wall. That metal strip is where 80% of leaks start.
03
Step 3 of 5
Clear the gutters
A clogged gutter backs water up under the shingles. Clean them spring and fall.
“Wear gloves. Trust me on that.”Olivia
04
Step 4 of 5
Peek in the attic
Bring a flashlight after a hard rain. Damp insulation or dark wood = leak upstream.
05
Step 5 of 5
Photograph anything odd
Date-stamped photos are gold if you ever file an insurance claim.