ROOF CERTIFICATIONS

ROOF CERTIFICATIONS

Garner Roofing, Inc offers a little to no charge roof inspection. We offer Roof certifications that are separate from a home inspection. Home inspectors, for the most part, do not perform thorough roof inspections. Instead, in many locales, roofing inspectors climb up on the roof and issue reports on:


  • Possible movement
  • Condition of roofing materials
  • Ridges, caps, and drip edges
  • The soundness of drains, downspouts, and gutters
  • Flashing around roof pipes, chimneys, vents, valleys, and mounting of HVAC units


If the roof does not require repairs, we will then estimate the remaining years of life and certify its inspection as an option. If repairs are necessary, we will issue the roof certification after the repairs are completed. The roof certification offered is for either two or five years, depending on the customer’s choice. Our goal is to extend the life of your roof as much as possible while still making it water-tight.


(Garner Roofing, Inc does not certify low slope roofs or flat application roofs.) 

Factors Influencing Roof Inspections and Certifications:


When doing an inspection, we will take into consideration the following:


Type of Roof

  • Composition shingle
  • Wood shake
  • Clay or concrete tile
  • Slate
  • Metal or steel
  • Tar and gravel
  • Synthetic


Age of Roof

Wood shakes often require more repairs if they are older than 10 years. Conversely, tile roofs can last 50 years, as long as nobody has walked on them -- because weight in the wrong places causes cracking and breakage. Composition shingle roofs are often warranted for 20 to 40 years, depending on the quality of the material.


Roof Pitch

The steepness of a roof is known as its pitch. The higher the number, the steeper the roof. Typically all roofing contractors will charge extra for a roof with an extreme pitch.


Number of Layers

Some cities have an ordinance regarding the number of layers allowed on a roof before a complete tear-off will be necessary. In California, it's common to see composition shingles placed directly over wood shake.


Previous Roof Repairs

Not all states require seller disclosures, but if a seller does not disclose previous roof repairs, many roofing companies will refuse to honor the roof certification. As roof inspectors, we will want to examine a previous repair to ensure it was done correctly and won't cause future problems.


Exclusions to Roof Certifications

Garner Roofing will not honor claims due to natural disasters or severe weather. These conditions include high winds in addition to damage caused by foot traffic, improperly installed skylights, solar panels, or any other additional work done to the roof after certification. Natural disasters, however, are generally covered by either a homeowner's insurance policy or a flood insurance policy.

How Roof Certifications Help to Sell and buy Homes


Most lenders REQUIRE a minimum 2 year roof certification when purchasing a home.


The basic purposes of a roof certification are to:

  • Inform a buyer about the condition of the roof
  • Disclose its remaining life expectancy
  • Make repairs, if necessary


Many sellers are advised to provide a roof certification to the buyer as part of the sales process. Roof certifications give buyers peace of mind. If sellers refuse to provide a roof certification, and the roof is older, home buyers might decide to pay for their own inspection and make it a contingency of the contract.


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