Understanding Home Roof Inspections

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Understanding Home Roof Inspections

Whether buying, selling, or updating a home you already own, knowing the condition of the roof is very important.

Summit Roofing and Restoration recommends that every potential home buyer get a complete home inspection before any money changes hands. It’s the best way to keep your dream home from quickly becoming a nightmare after you take ownership. The results from a home inspection will give you a powerful insight into the state of the home.

If your home inspector says the roof needs to be repaired or replaced, you can usually go to the existing homeowner to cover the expense of all necessary work. You may have a few options:

 

  • Ask the seller outright to pay for the cost of the new roof and have it installed. Prior to closing, it can be very difficult to get a new homeowner’s insurance policy on a home where the roof is damaged or too old.
  • Offer to split the cost. If the housing market is tough for buyers, or you think there’s competition for this particular home, then you can make an arrangement to divide up the cost of the new roof with the seller.
  • Pay for the new roof yourself. Sometimes, new owners will want to pay for the new roof themselves so they can get the materials and colors they want. It also allows you to pick your contractor, which can save you money down the road. If the seller isn’t willing to lower their price, you can actually ask them to raise it to cover the cost of the new roof. This allows you to include the cost in your mortgage loan.

If you have questions about determining a roof’s life, or questions that are specific to your potential new home, we’re happy to help. Contact us online here or give us a call at (731) 443-2253.

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