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Should You Get A Roof Inspection When Buying A New Home?

At Brisbane Roofing Solutions we often get calls from potential home buyers asking if they should get a roof inspection when buying a new home. Buying a new home can be daunting for many reasons, a house may look fine on the outside, but you never know what issues may lie beneath the surface!
That is why it is always important to know what you’re getting yourself into before putting in an offer. One of the biggest “bones” of a house? The roof! It protects everything inside! So, it’s important to have all the facts prior to purchasing. Whilst Brisbane Roofing Solutions recommends hiring a professional to inspect the roof, these are some things to look out for that you may be able to pick up on yourself:

1. Cracked/ Broken or Missing Roof Tile

One missing or cracked roof tile can lead to a leaking roof. This then leads to water damage and moisture within the internal structure, leading to mould in the roof and down the walls. All from this from one broken tile!

2.Existing Roof Leak

A leak may appear to be coming from one spot but is actually leaking from somewhere else. Common causes of leaks include valleys, gutters, chimneys and flashings. Leak can cause rot, alongside mould, algae, and dampness. A leaking roof will not heal itself, and the cost to replace wooden beams, plaster and roofing is a lot pricier than fixing a small leak.

3.  Rusting

Rust on a metal roof can lead to holes and may mean a whole new roof is required to ensure no leaks into the home. Roof replacement is certainly not a cheap exercise so if your potential home has signs of rust it is important to have a professional inspect the extent of the damage and discuss some possible cheaper solutions prior to purchasing.

4. Cracking Pointing & Bedding

Major or minor cracks in the bedding and pointing can cause leaks or dis-lodgement of the ridge. This type of issue may be hard to see from the ground, this is why we recommend having the roof looked over by a professional who will be able to pick up this type of issue. 

Besides your own visual inspection some important questions to ask would include:

  • How long since any maintenance works have been done on the roof/ what was done?
  • How old is the roof?
  • Who last did works on the roof and were they a reputable company?

Unfortunately, many of the major issues of a roof can not be seen from the ground and require an inspection from a qualified roofer. Brisbane Roofing Solutions has been in business for over 20+ years and are able to provide you with a free qualified opinion prior to the purchase of your home, whether this be a firm quote via visual inspection or just a rough estimate to provide you with an idea of possible costs you may encounter for general maintenance and repairs that would be required.

Outstanding service all around, I can't recommend these folks enough if you need anything done to your roof.

Their communication was top notch, every worker was friendly, helpful and prompt, and all for a very reasonable price a roof restoration. I wish they would branch out into other trades, we'd use them again in a heartbeat!
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Brisbane Roofing did a small job for us in replacing on old whirlybird, they communicated well with us regarding timings etc and were very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend and use again if we needed to.
Response from the owner:Thank You Leanne we appreciate your business and taking the time to leave a review. Regards Jim and team👍
The team couldn't have been better. Great communication, reasonable prices and timing to do the job. Turned up on time and ready, completed quickly and cleaned up afterwards, exactly how it should be.
Many thanks, have already recommended to friends needing roofing work.
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✅Highly recommend these guys
They’ve done a fantastic job on my roof 👌👌👌
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Jim, Sharon, and the team at Brisbane Roofing Solutions provided exceptional service. They worked closely with us to achieve the exact outcome we desired, and once the job was done, they left the area spotless with no overspray whatsoever. Their communication was excellent, they were organized and punctual, and they delivered high-quality work. It's been eight months since our roof was painted, and it still looks brand new. It's refreshing to see companies like theirs thriving today. I wholeheartedly recommend Brisbane Roofing Solutions
Response from the owner:Thanks Christine we very much appreciate your business and taking the time to leave a review. Cheers Jim and Team👍
So happy with our restoration and the issues that have been fixed. The process has been very easy for us and I love looking at our new colour every time I pull into the driveway. Thanks team!
Response from the owner:Thank You Kurt we appreciate your business and taking the time to leave a review. Regards Jim and team👍
The team offered very prompt & friendly service from the initial contact until completing the job. They did an amazing job on restoring our roof & we would highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank You Sandra we appreciate your business and taking the time to leave a review. Regards Jim and team👍
Our roof restoration looks great!!! Great value for money, great communicators and everything done in a timely, professional manner. Will definitely use these guys again!
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Repeat client of Brisbane Roofing Solutions. The roof repairs and restoration, was completed by the team during a very hot week and I couldn't be more pleased with the results (and relieved given the wild storms!)
Thank you to James and his team for their great work - excellent result. Highly recommend this company. Anna D
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Brisbane Roofing Solutions did an amazing job renovating our roof for the second time - the first time was over 10 years ago, and most of the repairs they made then were still perfectly intact. We had some issues with one part of the roof, but not only did Jim stand by his reputation, he paid to get the issue replaced! Not many businesses would be prepared to do that, great to see the integrity and dedication to reputation exhibited by this great Aussie Small Business. Not only do I highly recommend Brisbane Roofing Solutions, but you would be crazy to look anywhere else! Thanks, Jim & Sharron!
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