Buying a home
Know the roof's condition during escrow, while you can still negotiate or plan for the cost.
GLENDALE, CA · ROOF INSPECTION
Roof Inspection in Glendale, CA
A roof inspection tells you what condition your roof is in before you spend money on it. Citium checks the covering, flashing, drainage and attic, and explains what needs work now, what can wait and what's fine.
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What a roof inspection is for
A roof inspection is a condition check by a roofing contractor. It answers three questions: is anything failing now, what will need attention soon, and roughly how much life the roof has left. One possible answer is that the roof doesn't need any work, and Citium will tell you that when it's true.
If you already know where the roof leaks, start with roof repair instead; the repair visit includes tracing the leak.
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When to schedule a roof inspection
Selling a home
Find problems before a buyer's inspector does, and decide whether to repair, replace or disclose.
After Santa Ana winds or a storm
Wind damage often doesn't leak until the next rain. An inspection catches lifted shingles and cracked tiles first.
Wind damage checklistBefore the rainy season
Clogged valleys, drains and small flashing gaps are cheap to fix in fall and expensive to find in January.
An aging roof
Plan a replacement on your schedule instead of the weather's.
After other trades work on the roof
Solar installers, HVAC techs and painters walk roofs and move flashing. Check that everything is sealed afterward.
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What we check
Roof covering
Shingles: curling, cracking, granule loss and seal strips. Tile: cracked, slipped or missing pieces and the condition of underlayment where tiles can be lifted. Flat roofs: seams, blisters, cracks and ponding.
Flashing
Walls, chimneys, skylights and valleys, and whether flashing is integrated into the roofing or held on by sealant.
Penetrations
Pipe boots, exhaust caps, attic vents, solar mounts and equipment curbs.
Edges and drainage
Drip edge, fascia, and drains or scuppers on low-slope roofs, plus any spot where water backs up instead of running off.
Attic
Where there's safe access: stains, damp or dark decking, daylight through the deck, and whether ventilation is moving heat out.
Past repairs
Patches, mismatched materials and heavy sealant show where the roof has leaked before.
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How the inspection works
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Book the visit
Call 818-531-1277 or use the estimate form. Tell us the roof type, its approximate age, and why you want the inspection.
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Share the history
Past leaks, repairs, and any stains or photos you've taken help us focus.
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Exterior inspection
We inspect the roof surface and details, walking it only where that's safe for the roof and for us.
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Attic check
Where there's access, we look at the underside of the deck and ventilation.
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Review the findings
We go through the findings with you and sort them into fix now, watch, and fine.
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Scope if you want one
If work is needed, you get a written scope and estimate that names the materials and the work.
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Roof inspection or home inspection?
| General home inspection | Roof inspection by a roofing contractor | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | The whole house, with the roof as one item | The roof system only, in more detail |
| On the roof | Varies; some inspectors view from the ground, a ladder or a drone | Close inspection of details where safe |
| Leak sources | Notes visible signs | Traces likely entry points |
| Repair pricing | Usually recommends a roofer | Can write a repair or replacement scope |
| Best use | Overall picture of a home you're buying | A clear answer on the roof before you negotiate or spend |
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What you get afterward
You get a plain explanation of each item we found: what it is, why it matters, and how urgent it is. If you asked for pricing, the written scope lists the materials, the work, and how hidden damage would be handled.
Use it however you need: to negotiate a purchase, to plan a replacement next year, or to fix one flashing before winter.
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Glendale conditions we look for
Sun-aged slopes
South- and west-facing slopes take the most sun and usually show wear first.
Weak seal strips
Aged seal strips let Santa Ana gusts lift shingles; we check the areas that take the wind.
Dry-season debris
Leaves and dust in valleys, drains and along roof edges before the first heavy rain.
Tile underlayment
On tile roofs, the underlayment's condition matters more than how the tile looks from the street.
Tile roof repairFire hazard zone details
If your property is in a mapped zone, we note the roof covering and vents so you can plan upgrades.
Source: Office of the State Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE), Fire Hazard Severity Zones
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Roof types we inspect
Citium inspects asphalt shingle roofs, clay and concrete tile roofs (Mission clay, clay S-tile and concrete S-tile), TPO membranes and modified bitumen roofs, including homes that combine a pitched roof with flat sections.
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Roof inspection questions
What does a roof inspection cost in Glendale?
Ask when you book. The estimate for any recommended work is free, and it comes as a written scope.
How long does a roof inspection take?
It depends on the roof's size, steepness, material and attic access. Citium gives you an expected time when you book.
Can you inspect the roof of a home I'm buying?
Yes. Schedule it early in escrow and arrange access through the seller's agent. You'll get plain findings you can use in negotiations.
Will you tell me if my roof doesn't need any work?
Yes. If the roof is in good shape, that's the finding. If a repair will hold, we'll say so instead of recommending replacement.
Do you walk on tile roofs during an inspection?
Only where it's safe for the tile. Clay and concrete tiles crack underfoot, and careless walking is a common cause of broken tiles, so we step carefully or inspect from ladders and edges where needed.
What's the difference between a roof inspection and an estimate?
An inspection describes the roof's condition. An estimate prices a defined scope of work. They often happen in the same visit when work is needed.
Can an inspection tell me how many years my roof has left?
It can give a reasonable range based on material, condition and wear. It can't guarantee a date, because a single storm or a failed detail can change the picture.
GET STARTEDCitium Roofing Solutions 401 N Brand Blvd, Unit L106B, Glendale, CA 91203818-531-1277citiuminc@gmail.com
Talk to Citium about your roof
Call 818-531-1277, email citiuminc@gmail.com, or request an estimate online. Citium Roofing Solutions is at 401 N Brand Blvd, Unit L106B, Glendale, CA 91203.