Warranty headaches...been there myself. Had a client whose roof leaked after just two years, and it turned into a blame game between installer and man...

Two weeks sounds about right, but honestly, it depends a lot on the industry and materials involved. I've seen roofing quotes fluctuate wildly in just...

I've inspected quite a few homes with synthetic tiles, and your experience lines up pretty closely with mine. They're definitely tougher than you'd ex...

Had a similar issue come up during an inspection last year. Homeowner had brand-new solar panels installed, and within weeks noticed water stains form...

Solid advice all around. One little tip I'd toss in from experience: when you're inspecting flashing, gently press down or tap on it a bit. Sometimes ...

This hits home for me. A couple years back, I inspected a house after a pretty nasty hailstorm. The homeowner was sure they'd be covered—after all, th...

Good call on checking availability—seen more than a few projects stall out because the chosen shingle color was suddenly nowhere to be found. From an ...

Totally agree with you both. It's easy to panic at first, especially when you're new to homeownership. One thing I've found helpful is to do a quick v...

Yeah, salt air can really do a number on metal gutters and roofing. Vinyl was definitely a smart move on your part. Another good option you might cons...

Totally get your point about natural lighting—it's a big factor. But honestly, even physical samples can be tricky. When we did ours, the small sample...