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Are you wondering if your roof has reached the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced? If you have purchased your home recently, you might not know when the roof was last replaced. Without signs of extreme wear and tear, it can be hard for homeowners to tell from a visual inspection if the roof is old.
Thankfully, there's no need to fret over unknowns! You can reach out to several untapped sources of information to get this vital information about your roof.
Check with the Previous Homeowner
If you have the contact information for the previous homeowner try reaching out to them about the roof. If they were the ones to replace the roof last, they may be able to tell you what year the work was completed.
Ask the Neighbors
Unfortunately, you may not have the previous homeowner's contact information, but you do still have neighbors.
One of the local residents of your neighborhood may have lived in the area long enough to see your home's roof being worked on. Ask around to see if any neighbors remember any roof work being done on the property and if they can remember what year that work occurred in.
Ask Your Real Estate Agent
The real estate agency that helped you find your current home may have some contact information for the last homeowners. The agency might be able to give you that contact information or get in touch with the previous homeowner on your behalf.
If you bought your home more than a year or two ago, this option is a long shot.
Check with Your Local Permit Department
A more reliable way to figure out when the roof was last worked on is to contact your city's permit department. In most states homeowners are required to obtain a permit before a roof replacement project. The permit office usually keeps record of approved permits so you could check the files to see when a permit for roof replacement was last issued for your property.
These records also indicate when other kinds of remodeling or roof repair work was completed on your home too!
Contact a Roofing Company for a Free Assessment
If you still can't find out the exact installation date of your roof, you can always turn to a professional roofing company for guidance. Red Dog's Roofing can provide a free roof inspection to determine the condition of your roof and whether it needs to be replaced.
We're a BBB-accredited and A+ rated remodeler with a range of relevant services:
- Roofing
- Roof Repair
- Commercial Roofing
- Siding
- Snow Removal
To arrange your appointment with a local roofer, give us a call. You can also use our online form to contact us right away.
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