When was the last time that you were up on the roof of your house? For some people the answer to that question is never. That’s actually not a dealbreaker if you will. You may never be on the roof of your house, and still have decent roofing. If you’re cognizant about getting your roof inspected more or less regularly. Here are 5 rather quick ways to tell that you need a new roof!

You’ve Got Leaks

This is really as simple as it’s going to get. When you have leaks you have a roofing problem. Particularly if they are showing up through the top floor of the house. Now a leak doesn’t have to be the end of the world. You can call an Ottawa roofing company to get help with that. When you have a leak though, there’s a good chance that a new roof may be a good idea. 


Where Are These Moisture Spots Coming From?


We wanted to make sure that we got the obvious ones out of the way first. Now, it can get tricky. Moisture spots on the top floor just like leaks tend to indicate that you have a roofing issue. If you’re seeing moisture spots in other floors around the house the issue may not be your roofing at all. Moisture spots are a good thing to be on the lookout for. Just the location of them could tell you a lot about what the real concern might be. 


Is Your Downspout A Mess?


If when it rains your downspout seems to spit out water all over the place you may be onto something. At the same time if the down spout has cracks, and water flows all over the place because of this it doesn’t mean you have a roofing issue per se. However, there’s a very good chance that your gutter system is just as damaged. If it’s been like that for a while the rest of your roofing probably isn’t faring much better. Call for a roof repair. The experts will let you know what the best course of action might be. 


Debris After A Storm

 

Look at the type of debris that you’re getting after a storm. No joke, some people confuse literal roofing parts with tree bark or other types of debris. If you get a big storm, really look into the type of debris that ends up in your driveway or your backyard. This is something that you should probably get into the habit of doing even if you don’t suspect that you need a new roof. It’s a great way to spot potential issues before they get really big, and you have no choice but get a new roof.
 

Get A Drone To Give You Some Help 

The simplest way to tell if you need a new roof may be to just get on the roof and look for yourself. Not everyone is going to feel safe on their roof though. If that’s your case, get a drone to look at your house from above. That can let you if you need help!