A free guide for our Vermont neighbors
Your Roof Inspection Guide
What to check, what it means, and when to act.
You found this because you opened our mailer, so thank you. This is the free, no-strings guide we promised: a practical way to read your own roof from the ground, before a small problem turns into an expensive one.
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Every storm hits your roof first.
Good roofing is risk management. Water (rain, snowmelt, ice dams, even condensation from inside the house) is the number-one thing that destroys homes. Every roof detail comes back to one question: where does the water go? Good roofing answers it three ways.
Step 1: Protection
Keep water off the building in the first place.
Overhangs, proper slope, simple roof shapes, gutters, and good flashing all shed water before it can find a way in. Simple, well-drained roofs last longer. That's physics, not opinion.
Benchmark
How long should your roof last?
Use these as a baseline for what to expect. Age is a clue, not a verdict. Condition is what really counts.
15-20
years
3-tab asphalt shingle
Entry-level, a thinner mat
20-30
years
Architectural asphalt
The common modern choice
20-30
years
Exposed-fastener metal
Fasteners loosen over time
30-50+
years
Standing seam metal
Hidden fasteners, sheds snow
Vermont is harder on roofs. Freeze/thaw cycles, snow load, and ice dams typically shorten real-world lifespan by 10-20%. A roof that should last 25 years may show its age closer to 20.
60-second check-up
Check your own roof.
Walk your property and look from the ground. Tick every sign you can spot, and your result updates live as you go.
Stay safe. Inspect only from the ground and from inside your attic. ProSquad never recommends that a homeowner climb onto a roof or do anything that could put themselves or others at risk. Leave the ladder and the roof surface to a licensed professional. That part is on us, for free.
Shingles & surface
Eaves, gutters & ice
Attic & ceilings
Flashing & transitions
Roofline & structure
Siding, fascia & drip edge
Act now if you see these
0 of 25 signs noted
No warning signs noted. Nice.
Nothing here points to trouble. Keep up seasonal maintenance and a professional inspection every 2-3 years to stay ahead of it.
Decision tool
Repair or replace?
A rough rule of thumb: if a repair would cost more than about a third of a full replacement, replacing is usually the better value. Answer four questions for a starting point.
Answer all four questions to see your starting point.
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Don't wait
When to act right away.
Some signs shouldn't wait for spring. Waiting turns a roof repair into a drywall, insulation, and framing repair.
Keep it healthy
Simple maintenance that actually helps.
A roof fails early when water sits and the attic can't dry. A little routine attention buys you years.
Twice a year
- Clean the gutters so water can't back up
- Clear branches and leaves off the roof
- Look over the chimney and vent flashing
After major storms
- Walk the perimeter from the ground
- Look for missing or lifted shingles
- Check the attic for fresh water stains
Every 2-3 years
- Get a professional inspection
- Ask for an annotated photo report
- Re-check ventilation and ice-dam protection
Safety & disclaimer
ProSquad Roofing does not, by any means, recommend that a homeowner climb onto their roof or take any action that could endanger themselves or others while inspecting their home. Always inspect from the ground, and call a licensed roofing professional for anything beyond that.
This guide and its self-assessment tools are provided for general educational purposes only. They are not a professional inspection, and their results do not guarantee the quality, condition, or remaining lifespan of your roof. Only an on-site inspection by a qualified professional can determine that.
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