Just saw a local news bit about a family whose roof caved in after heavy snow, turns out they hadn't checked it in years. Kinda made me paranoid about mine, honestly. Anyone else slack on roof checks or am I alone here?
You're definitely not alone—I bought my first house two years ago and honestly underestimated how important regular roof inspections are. After noticing some water stains last winter, I finally scheduled an inspection...luckily caught minor issues early. Regular checks seem tedious, but they're worth it.
"Regular checks seem tedious, but they're worth it."
Definitely true. Learned the hard way about 5 years back—ignored a couple loose shingles thinking "no big deal," only to end up replacing part of my ceiling. Quick seasonal checks save headaches...and wallet pain.
- Good reminder, but honestly, how often do you guys actually climb up there to check?
- Just bought my first place, and the inspector said roof was "fine," but now I'm wondering if I should trust that or do my own checks...
- Is it really practical to do every season, or is once a year enough?
I get the hesitation about climbing up there regularly—honestly, I don't think most people do it every season. From my experience managing properties, once a year is usually enough unless you've had some extreme weather. Inspectors are generally reliable, but they can miss stuff too. I'd say trust your gut—if something feels off or you notice weird signs like leaks or sagging, definitely check it out sooner rather than later.
