Inspections at least yearly and often twice yearly are recommended in Las Vegas. Even with the city's consistently high sunshine, roofs can suffer damage from storms, hail, and wind. The various types of roof inspections serve different purposes. Routine inspections assess the state of the roof. They look for signs of trouble, which the inspectors try to interpret in the context of how well the roofing system is supposed to perform—meaning the inspectors try to see whether the roofing system is holding up as expected. If it's not, they'll try to figure out why and what it might mean for the roof's short- and long-term prognosis. Of course, if the roof has clearly suffered damage, that's a different situation. Checkups like these usually involve looking for the usual signs of age: wear, cracking, or other damage that desert conditions could make worse. They also look at the weak spots: areas of the roof that could start leaking or that could let in water in the event of a flash flood, which could wrack the house in all kinds of trouble if the wild weather season catches it. Regularly occurring inspections can help keep the roofing unit up to snuff.
After a weather event with severe wind, rain, or hail, it's best to arrange for roof inspections. It can be hard to believe, but even a brief downburst can do more damage than you'd expect—especially if your roof was already an accident waiting to happen (which, let's face it, is often a function of age, wear, and poor prior repairs). Such an inspection is your first line of defense in maintaining the warranty your roof may have. Missing this opportunity could mean you'll lose that coverage. Even if your roof is under no current warranties, spotting problems before they become serious can extend the life of your roof—nearly as much as a routine maintenance plan would do. And with weather growing more extreme everywhere, not just in Vegas, a post-storm inspection helps ensure the roof over your head is a healthy one.
Additionally, a thorough roof inspection is a crucial component of the transaction process when buying or selling a home in Las Vegas. Buyers should absolutely demand a detailed examination. Roof problems—even minor ones—could significantly affect the property's value. Much the same, sellers can—and should, for their own peace of mind—obtain a "pre-listing" roof inspection. It's a delicate roof model that, when combined with good-selling strategies, can help hand over the keys without any worth-related Roof-Gate disputes during the 5–10 years post-sale. On either side of the transaction, an "above-the-ceiling" inspection (that's what I call it) should lead to a much clearer understanding of the property's worth. 【See the Ideal Inspections page for more on that.】
