Certified Roof Inspection Omaha NE & Council Bluff IA
Roof certifications are separate from a home inspection. Home Inspectors for the most part, do not perform thorough roof inspections. Instead, roofing inspectors climb up on the roof and issue reports on:
- Possible movement
- Attic Ventilation
- Attic Insulation
- Condition of roofing materials
- Ridges, caps and drip edges
- Soundness of drains, downspouts, and gutters
- Flashing around roof pipes, chimneys, vents and valleys
If the roof does not require repairs, Valley Boys Roofing will then estimate the remaining years of life for a roof and certify its inspection. The certification is good for two years. If the roof requires repairs, Valley Boys Roofing will then issue the roof certification after the repairs are performed.
Roof inspectors will take into consideration the following:
- Type of Roof
- Age of Roof
- Roof Pitch
- Number of Layers
- Previous Roof Repairs
How Roof Certifications Help to Sell Homes
- Inform a buyer about the condition of the roof
- Disclose its remaining life expectancy
- Make repairs, if necessary
Many sellers are advised to provide a roof certification to the buyer as part of the sales process. Roof certifications give buyers peace of mind. If sellers refuse to provide a roof certification, and the roof is older, home buyers might decide to pay for their own inspection and make it a contingency of the contract. In closing, if a seller is unhappy with the recommendations made by Valley Boys Roofing, I would advise the seller to obtain a second inspection and submit both inspections to the buyer.