Totally agree—it's not babysitting at all, just smart homeowner practice. When we had our roof done, I caught a missing vent boot during a quick walk-around. Crew was great, but stuff happens...better safe than sorry, right?
Yeah, good catch on that vent boot. Reminds me of a job I inspected last spring—roof looked fantastic at first glance, but when I climbed into the attic, there was daylight streaming through around a chimney flashing. Crew had overlooked sealing it properly after replacing shingles. Easy fix, but could've caused some serious headaches down the line. A quick homeowner walk-around or inspection can really save you from hidden surprises later on...
Had something similar happen after a storm last year—roof looked mint from the ground, but when I poked my head into the attic, bam... daylight around the vent pipe. Makes you wonder, do crews even double-check their work anymore? Quick fix, thankfully, but still annoying.
I've seen that quite a bit on job sites... crews rushing the flashing around vent pipes or chimneys, especially after storms when they're swamped. It's frustrating because it only takes a few extra minutes to inspect properly from the attic side. Good catch on your part, though—sometimes homeowners spot things even seasoned roofers miss. Glad it was an easy fix and didn't lead to bigger headaches down the road.
Yeah, good point about the attic inspection—it's amazing how many roofers skip that step, especially when they're slammed after storms. As for the contractor network your roofer mentioned... I'd be cautious. Not saying it's automatically sketchy, but I've seen some of these referral networks prioritize quick turnarounds over quality. Do a bit of digging first—check reviews, ask around locally. Better safe than sorry, right?
