Had a similar one myself a couple years back—homeowner was convinced by someone else the roof needed total replacement. Climbed up and saw it was mostly moss buildup and some loose flashing. Cleaned it off, tightened things up... good as new, fraction of the cost. Always worth a second look.
Good call on checking things out yourself first. I've seen plenty of roofs that looked like a disaster at first glance, but once you get up there, it's usually not as bad as it seems. Moss and flashing issues are super common, especially if the roof hasn't been maintained regularly.
But I gotta say, sometimes the opposite happens too. Had a homeowner last spring who was convinced their roof was fine—just a few shingles blown off after a storm. When I climbed up, though, the damage underneath was pretty extensive. Water had seeped in, rotted some decking, and even started to affect the attic insulation. They were shocked because from the ground, everything looked pretty minor.
So yeah, second opinions are definitely valuable, but it's also important not to underestimate storm damage. Sometimes what looks minor on the surface can hide bigger problems underneath. It's always a good idea to have someone experienced take a closer look, especially after severe weather. Glad your situation turned out to be an easy fix though... always nice when that happens.
- Had a similar one last month—homeowner thought it was just moss buildup.
- Climbed up and found flashing issues letting water sneak in underneath.
- Definitely pays to get eyes on it up close... glad yours turned out minor though.
Had a similar experience last spring. Homeowner was convinced the stains on their ceiling were from condensation or humidity build-up inside—didn't think it was worth checking out. But once we got up there, turned out a few shingles had lifted just enough to let rain creep in slowly. Thankfully, easy fix since we caught it early. Always good to double-check these things... small leaks can turn into big headaches surprisingly fast. Glad you got yours sorted without too much hassle.
"Always good to double-check these things... small leaks can turn into big headaches surprisingly fast."
Totally agree about catching leaks early, but it's not always an easy fix. I've seen situations where homeowners thought it was minor shingle lifting, only to find the underlayment had been compromised for months. By then, water had already soaked into the decking, leading to structural issues that weren't obvious at first glance. So yeah, double-checking is key—but even small leaks deserve a thorough inspection to avoid nasty surprises down the line. Glad yours was straightforward though!
