Roofing guide

How to Know if You Need a Roof Inspection in North Vancouver

Most roof problems start small and out of sight. Here's when an inspection is worth booking.

Good times to book a roof inspection

  • Once a year, ideally before the fall and winter rains
  • After a major windstorm or a tree branch hits the roof
  • Before you list your home for sale
  • When your roof is 15 years old or more
  • After any leak, even one that seemed to stop
  • If your insurer asks for documentation of your roof's condition

Warning signs you can spot from the ground

  • Missing, curled or cracked shingles, or split cedar shakes
  • Dark streaks, heavy moss or debris build-up
  • Shingle granules collecting at downspouts
  • Sagging rooflines
  • Water stains on ceilings or in the attic

Why North Shore roofs need more attention

North Vancouver gets more rain than most of Metro Vancouver, and tall firs and cedars keep many roofs shaded and damp. That speeds up wear on flashing, seals and roofing materials, so small problems turn into leaks faster here.

What you get from an inspection

Vancouver Roofing & Solar checks the roof surface, flashing, penetrations, drainage and, where needed, the attic, then gives you a straight answer and a written report on what your roof needs and what can wait. See our roof inspections and maintenance page for details.

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