Roofing Services
Requests for inspections, leaks, damaged shingles, flashing, gutters, storm damage, repair and replacement enquiries.
Introduction
Roof issues are usually noticed from inside the house first, in the form of a stain, a draught or a damp smell in an attic. Easy Home Maintenance gives you a way to report what you have seen without needing to get on the roof yourself.
Please observe from the ground or from a window rather than climbing. Photos taken safely from ground level are genuinely useful, and so is the date of the weather event if the problem followed a storm.
What this covers
Areas included in roofing requests
Use these groupings to work out how to describe your own situation.
Roof inspections
Inspection requests are common after a purchase, after severe weather, or simply because a roof has reached an age where its condition is unclear. Say what prompted the request.
- General condition review
- Post-storm visual assessment
- Attic moisture and ventilation checks
- Pre-purchase and pre-sale enquiries
Roof leaks
A leak rarely appears directly below its entry point, so describe both where water shows inside and what the weather was doing at the time.
- Ceiling and wall stains after rain
- Drips around chimneys and skylights
- Damp insulation or attic sheathing
- Leaks that only appear in wind-driven rain
Damaged or missing shingles
Curling, cracking, granule loss and blown-off shingles all shorten a roof's remaining life. If pieces landed in the yard, keep one and photograph it.
- Missing shingles after high wind
- Curling, cupping or cracked shingles
- Granules collecting in gutters
- Patches that look different from the rest of the roof
Flashing
Flashing failures around chimneys, valleys, vents and wall junctions cause many leaks that look like shingle problems. Mention any recent work near those areas.
- Chimney and skylight flashing concerns
- Valley and sidewall junctions
- Vent boot cracking
- Sealant that has dried and pulled away
Gutters
Gutters protect the roof edge, the siding and the foundation. Overflow, sagging and separated joints are worth reporting even when the roof itself looks fine.
- Overflow during moderate rain
- Sagging runs and loose fasteners
- Separated joints and end caps
- Downspout and drainage routing questions
Storm damage, repair and replacement enquiries
After severe weather, document what you can see safely and note the date. Repair and replacement enquiries both start with the same request, and the difference is usually clarified after an assessment. We make no claims about insurance approval or coverage outcomes, and any insurance matter remains between you and your insurer.
- Wind, hail and debris damage reports
- Temporary protection enquiries
- Targeted repair versus full replacement questions
- Material and colour matching questions
Signs assistance may be required
- Stains spread across a ceiling after rain
- Shingle pieces or granules appear in the yard or gutters
- Daylight is visible through attic boards
- Gutters overflow even after being cleared
- The roofline looks uneven or sagging from the ground
- Attic insulation feels damp or smells musty
What to include in your request
- Where water shows inside and how large the area is
- The date of the storm or weather event if relevant
- The approximate age of the roof if you know it
- Ground-level photos of the affected slope and gutters
- Your ZIP Code and how soon you would like follow-up
The process
How the request process works
The same steps apply whether the request is small or large.
- 1
Describe the need
Select Roofing in the form, add your ZIP Code and write what is happening in plain language.
- 2
Review of your request
Your details are read in full and availability is assessed for that service in your ZIP Code.
- 3
Follow-up and next steps
You are contacted about availability. Nothing is arranged until you agree to it.
Submitting a service request does not confirm an appointment.
Questions
Roofing questions
Related services
Other categories that may apply
Home systems overlap, so a related category is sometimes the better fit.
Ready to request roofing help?
Your service is preselected in the form. Add your ZIP Code and describe what is happening.
Submitting a service request does not confirm an appointment.