I hear you on the metal roof noise—first time I did an inspection during a hailstorm, I thought the world was ending. Some folks love that sound, but ...

Yeah, getting photos and notes right away makes a huge difference—seen plenty of folks get stuck because they waited. Mold’s always tricky. If you cat...

Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve seen plenty of “top shelf” roofs go sideways just because the crew cut corners or didn’t pay attention to the deta...

I’ve inspected a ton of roofs around here, and honestly, I see both sides. Regular asphalt shingles are fine for most folks, but after a couple of tho...

Had a client last month who bought seconds, thinking he scored a deal—turns out half the panels had tiny rust spots and a couple had warped edges. Any...

That’s been my experience too, especially in neighborhoods with a lot of mature trees. I’ve seen folks spend thousands on filters, only to end up back...

You nailed it with the warranty fine print. I’ve seen homeowners get burned thinking they’re covered, only to find out “lifetime” doesn’t mean what th...

Not sure I totally buy into the idea that documentation is always the golden ticket with these warranty folks. I mean, yeah, having your ducks in a ro...

Yeah, recessed lights are notorious for that. I've seen plenty of homes where folks jump straight to blaming the roof or ventilation when it's actuall...

Green roofs can be solid, but keep in mind they need proper drainage and structural support. Seen a few DIY attempts go sideways... If you're serious,...