How Often Should You Inspect Your Roof in Clarksville?

How often should you inspect your roof? Once a year? Twice a year? After every storm? The answer depends on your roof's age and your risk tolerance. Some homeowners never inspect their roofs. They wait for a leak. That is like waiting for your engine to seize before changing the oil.

We have been inspecting roofs in Clarksville since 2003. We have a simple recommendation: twice a year, plus after major storms. This schedule catches problems early, when they are cheap to x.

This article covers inspection frequency. Why it matters. And how to make it easy. Call (931) 666-1469 for a free inspection.

The Recommended Inspection Schedule

Let us be specific. Different roof ages need different frequencies.

New roof (0 to 5 years). Inspect once per year in spring. Check for installation issues (nail pops, missing shingles, flashing gaps). Check for storm damage (hail, wind). A new roof should have few problems, but we have seen installation mistakes on brand new roofs.

Mid-life roof (6 to 12 years). Inspect twice per year (spring and fall). This is when problems start. Granule loss on south slopes. Vent boots cracking. Flashing lifting. Curled shingles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Catching these early is cheap. A available upon request vent boot replacement now saves a varies based on scope and materials decking repair later.

Aging roof (13 to 18 years). Inspect twice per year plus after every major storm. This roof is on borrowed time. Granule loss is significant. Shingles are brittle. One hailstorm can nish it o . You need to catch problems early so you can plan your replacement budget.

Flat roof (any age). Inspect twice per year plus after every heavy rain. Flat roofs are more prone to leaks. Seams fail. Ponding water degrades the membrane. We check for blisters, punctures, and seam separation.

After any storm with hail (quarter-sized or larger) or wind over 50 mph. Call us. We will do an emergency inspection. Damage may not be visible from the ground. We have found hail damage on roofs that looked ne from the street.

Before selling or buying a home. Always get a professional inspection. Do not rely on the home inspector's general inspection. They look from the ground with binoculars. We walk the roof.

Fort Campbell families, if you are deployed, ask a neighbor or family member to check the roof after storms. Or schedule our automatic inspection service. We will call you in spring and fall.

How to Make Inspections Easy (Step by Step)

1. Set calendar reminders. Put it in your phone: April 1 and October 1. Those are inspection

dates. Also add "after hailstorm" as a reminder to check.

gutters, and debris. Take photos with your phone. Compare to last year's photos.

light coming through the decking on a sunny day.

you cannot see. We use a 32-point checklist.

helps you track the roof's aging and helps with insurance claims.

We offer a maintenance plan. For priced competitively per year, we inspect your roof twice a year, clean your gutters, and make minor repairs (under available upon request value). That is cheap insurance against a varies depending on materials and labor roof replacement.

If you prefer pay-as-you-go, our inspections are free. But you have to remember to call us. We will not call you (unless you sign up for reminders).

For Fort Campbell families, we offer automatic scheduling. We call you in spring and fall. You do not have to remember. We also work around your duty hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: You can look for obvious problems (missing shingles, sagging). But you will miss curled shingles (only visible from above), granule loss (need close up), and failed flashings (need to see gaps). You need a professional on the roof.