Roof Inspection in Hamilton, Start to Finish
A roof inspection in Hamilton gives you a clear picture of the roof before you spend anything on it. We look at the surface, the flashing, the penetrations and, where we can reach it, the attic, and you get the photos and a written summary of what we found. Our Old Bridge office is about 35 minutes away.
Hamilton Township is the most populous town in Mercer County, a large suburban township just southeast of Trenton.
Roof Problems We See Most in Hamilton
Neighbourhoods like Hamilton Square, Mercerville and White Horse are mostly post-war capes, ranches and two-storey homes, with older homes nearer Trenton.
Many of those roofs are on their second or third covering, and capes with dormers have more valleys and walls to flash than a simple gable.
Based on the homes we see in Hamilton, these are the things worth asking about on an estimate:
- Split-level tie-ins. Where a lower roof meets an upper wall, ask for step flashing and ice and water shield at the joint.
- Attic ventilation. Original attics often have little venting. Ridge and soffit vents added during a replacement help the new roof last.
- Plank decking. Many post-war roofs sit on board decking. Ask how gaps or soft boards will be handled and priced.
What You Get in the Report
You get photos of the roof surface, flashing, penetrations and gutters, plus the attic where we can reach it, and a written summary: what is fine, what needs attention now, and what to plan for. Use it to budget: a roof with ten good years left and a roof that needs replacing next spring call for different plans.
Thinking about roof inspection? We inspect, photograph what we find and put the price in writing. Free, with no obligation.
Cost of Roof Inspection for Hamilton Homes
The inspection itself is free. If it turns up work, you get a written estimate for that work with the photos, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Do You Need a Permit in Hamilton?
Roofing work in New Jersey is covered by the Uniform Construction Code, and each town's construction office decides what needs a permit and how the paperwork works. For roof inspection in Hamilton, that means the Hamilton construction office.
We check what your job needs before work starts and tell you if a permit applies.
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(201) 757-3945What does a roof inspection include?
The roof surface, flashing, penetrations, gutters and, where we can reach it, the attic, with photos of each.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Every couple of years, after any major storm, and before buying or selling a house. Roofs over 15 years old are worth checking every year.
How long does a roof inspection take in Hamilton?
Usually under an hour for a typical house, a little longer if we go into the attic or the roof is large or steep.
Do I need to be home for the inspection?
Not for the roof itself. If you want us to check the attic, someone needs to let us in. Either way you get the photos and the written summary.