Roof inspection can be done by both homeowners as well as professional roofers. However, there is a difference in how professionals inspect roofs and how professionals do. Generally, homeowners inspect the roof from the ground and in exceptional cases, climb the roof (which is quite dangerous). 

When you hire professionals for roof inspection in Melbourne, they come with industry-standard tools and techniques to analyse every nook and corner of your roof to identify its actual state.

During the inspection, the roofer will look at signs of damage and inspect:

  1. Gutters, Valley, Fascia
  2.  Roof leaks/ water accumulation
  3. In the case of metal roofs- nails and screws
  4. Flashings
  5. State of the roof paint
  6. In the case of roof tiles- broken, missing, cracked or curled up roof tiles.
  7. Need for roof extension

And more.

The roofer can spot issues that you might miss, which helps them decide what repairs or maintenance you need. Maybe you must fix some caulking or flashing, or your gutters aren’t working right. Whatever’s up with your roof, the inspection will show it.

Based on their findings, roofers often rate the state of the roof as and what it suggests:

  1. Good- Your roof needs minor to no roof repairs
  2. Average/Fair- Requires significant roof repairs 
  3. Poor- Requires roof restoration to high roof repairs

What happens once a professional roof inspection is completed? 

After your roof inspection, roofers will inform you about any immediate problems and minor issues that could become big ones later or major issues that need to be addressed immediately. They’ll document everything with photos or videos so you can see exactly what’s going on with your roof.

For example, if the roofer finds a minor issue like loose flashing near a chimney and damp spots in the attic insulation, getting it fixed right away can save you from bigger problems like mould, wet walls or further damaged roof of your home.

Once you have the final analysis of the roof, you can ask for roofers for an obligation-free quote. We recommend you get obligation-free quotes from multiple roofers before finalising anything.

What are the roofing solutions provided by roofers?

Generally, roofing solutions are widely divided into 3 categories including:

  1. Roof Restoration
  2. Roof repairs
  3. Roof Painting

Now, let’s understand each of these in detail.

Roof Restoration

Roof restoration in Melbourne includes:

  1. High-pressure roof cleaning
  2. Valley, Gutter, Fascia repair and replacement
  3. Minor roof repairs
  4. Roof Painting

This is a general roof restoration package that most roofers in Melbourne offer; however, you can also avail of custom roof restoration solutions in Melbourne. 

Roof Repairs

Unlike roof restoration, roof repairs involve major roof repairs and exclude roof painting solutions. Some of the common roof repair solutions in Melbourne include:

  1. Clearing the roof of debris, bird droppings, mould, moss, fungus and algae.
  2. Fixing different roofing materials like metal, tiled, cement and terracotta.
  3. Repointing and re-bedding 
  4. Replacing broken, missing, cracked and curled-up roofing material.
  5. Roof extension
  6. In case of a metal roof, replace missing nails, screws and damaged roof sheet. 

And many more. 

Roof Painting

If your home’s roof looks too worn out, Melbourne roofing experts suggest you get your roof painted with our 4-coat roof painting system that assures long-lasting roof protection. Roof paint also helps in providing insulation for your home. 

Professional roof painters help homeowners choose the best roof paint to ensure it provides optimal insulation and matches the colours of your home and the neighbourhood. You can also use the ‘Colour Visualisation Tool’ to understand how different colours would look on your roof. 

What is the importance of roof inspection?

Regular roof inspection will help identify any issues that may arise with your roof in the initial stage. It helps identify the following roof conditions:

  1. Age
  2. Strengths and Weaknesses
  3. Any damage to the roofing material
  4. Is the roof paint in good shape

And more. 

Having an understanding of the roof will help you prolong its overall lifespan and durability. With the right type of roof repairs and restoration, any roof can be restored. However, in some old and neglected roofs, often roof replacement would be recommended. 

What do professional roof inspectors look for?

After a big storm, you might want to check your roof yourself to save money. While looking from the ground is okay, going up on the roof can be risky. Sometimes, homeowners may not know what to look for. If you’re unsure or spot any issues, it’s best to call a professional roof inspector. They have the right skills to assess your roof.

Professional roofers usually start by checking your roof’s health from the ground. Using their tools, they look for obvious signs of damage, like missing or ripped roofing material or colour changes caused by falling branches (if any).

  • Checking the surface

It’s tough to see hail damage, but professionals can assess roofing material’s lifespan and spot hail-strike damage. They’ll also search for discoloured, warped or missing roofing material, which could indicate water damage. 

  • Ventilation

It’s crucial to have proper airflow in your attic and professionals can check if your vents are functioning effectively for your home’s needs. They’ll examine all roofing vents, insulation and other materials that maintain proper roof ventilation.

  • Structural Inspection

Detecting damage beneath roofing material is more challenging than spotting surface-level issues. If your roof’s structural integrity is compromised, it can lead to significant problems later. Identifying and addressing these issues on time is essential.

There are some other details also that roofers look out for during professional inspection. Based on such an assessment, roofers provide you with a detailed report on it. 

Why choose Melbourne Quality Roofing for your roof inspection needs?

At Melbourne Quality Roofing, we have over 25 years of roofing industry experience in Melbourne and its nearby community. We use safety standards to ensure the safety of your roof and our roofers. We are a licensed, insured and expert roofing company that offers Melbourne homeowners precise solutions. 

When you book our roofing solutions, we offer upto 10 Years of Workmanship warranty on all our works. Our expert roofers use only premium quality materials in all our roofing works. We are experts in roof restoration, roof repairs and roof painting works in Melbourne.