Do You Need A Roof Inspection or a Roof Compliance Certificate in Pretoria

When you're shopping for your next home, check the condition of each property's roof. Roof compliance certificates are not typically included in a regular home inspection and they're not always stipulated in purchase contracts, either. Say you find your dream home, but it has a bad roof. You'll probably want to question both the seller and agent. waterproofing companies in my area roof compliance certificate roof inspections home waterproofing Centurion Silver Lakes Golf Estate

What is a Roof Certificate of Compliance & What does a Roof Inspection entail?

Roof certifications are separate from a home inspection. Home inspectors,  for the most part, do not perform thorough roof inspections. Instead, in Pretoria, Gauteng roofing inspectors climb up on the roof and issue reports on:

• Possible missing or loose roofing materials
• Overall condition of roofing materials
• Ridges, caps and drip edges
• Soundness of drains, downspouts, and gutters
• Flashing around roof pipes, chimneys, vents, valleys and mounting of HVAC units

If the roof does not require repairs, Speciality Waterproof & Roof will then estimate the remaining years of life for a roof and certify its inspection. The certification is good for two years.

If the roof does require repairs, after the repairs are performed, Speciality will then issue the roof certification. 

When assessing the condition of your roof, inspectors will take into consideration the following:

Type of Roof

Common types of roofing materials are:

• Slate
• Flat Concrete Torch-On
• Clay or concrete tile
• TPO & EPDM
• Metal or steel
• Tar and gravel
• Synthetic

Age of Roof

TPO & EPDM waterproofing systems often require less repairs if they are older than 10 years. Conversely, tile roofs can last 50 years, as long as nobody has walked on them because weight in the wrong places causes cracking and breakage. Torch-On waterproofing roofs are often warranted for 10 to 15 years, depending on the quality of the material.

Previous Roof Repairs

• Sellers need to disclose previous roof repairs.
•  Roof inspectors will want to examine a previous repair to make sure it was done correctly and won't cause future problems.

Most roofing companies will not honor claims due to natural disasters or severe weather and these conditions include high winds in addition to damage caused by foot traffic or improperly installed skylights or solar panels. Natural disasters, however, are generally covered by the homeowner's insurance policy.

The basic purposes of a roof certification are to:

• Inform a buyer about the condition of the roof
• Disclose its remaining life expectancy
• Make repairs, if necessary

Many sellers are advised to provide a roof certification to the buyer as part of the sales process. Roof certifications give buyers peace of mind. If sellers refuse to provide a roof certification, and the roof is older, home buyers might decide to pay for their own inspection and make it a contingency of the sales contract.

A damaged or badly constructed roof could end up costing you many thousands of rands. Often, ceiling insulations masks slow leaks and professionals are well acquainted with this. Mold is another indication that something is amiss. Unseen timber issues can become very costly. Not to mention simple issues like borer beetles.

For more info on how we can assist you call us on 074 348 6420 or send an email to info@waterproofmyroof.co.za or visit our website on www.waterproofmyroof.co.za

Thinking of buying a new home?

One of the biggest maintenance issues in any home is the roof. Many people are unaware that if regular maintenance is not done a major insurance claim may be declined. Roofs are often overlooked because we seldom, if ever, actually climb on or in the roof unless there is a problem.

When buying a home, it is imperative that you get a professional roof report – just like you currently do with an electrical compliance certificate. Major roof issues are often disguised and there are other typical signs that should be taken into consideration.

Roof Inspection Rates (prices):

Small roof – up to 150 m2 R2950.00 

Medium roof – up to 300 m2 R3650 

Large residence – 300 + m2 R4250