Field notes for homeowners

Roofing advice for better decisions.

Straightforward guides to roof care, repairs, replacement, and the questions worth asking before you hire anyone.

Repair or Replace? How to Tell If Your Roof Is at the End of Its Life

A practical way to weigh a roof repair against replacement: look at the whole roof, recurring leaks, material condition, and written scope.

Know what a useful roof inspection covers, what photos can and cannot show, and which questions to ask before you approve work.

Understand how winter roof conditions create ice dams, what homeowners can do safely, and when to call for an inspection.

Advice is a starting point

A free inspection helps connect general guidance to the condition of your home. We will tell you honestly if it does not need work.