Roof Repair in Ridley Park, Delaware County

What do older pitched roofs in Ridley Park usually need?

Older pitched roofs show their age at the edges, the valleys and the chimney flashing. Shingles lift in wind, and the metal in a valley can wear through. A roofer repairs those joints from the roof and checks the attic for signs of moisture.

A stain inside the house often points to a joint some distance from the stain itself. Tracing the water from the attic side usually finds the entry point faster than checking the roof alone.

Who issues the permit for a roof job in the borough?

Permits for roof work come from the borough, not from Philadelphia. The borough's process, forms and fees are not set out on this page, so ask the borough office what it requires for your roof before the work is booked.

Keep the borough's answer with the written scope and the contract.

What should a homeowner do after a storm here?

Photograph any damage before cleanup, and cover openings with temporary material if it is safe to do so. Keep receipts for the temporary work, and tell your insurer promptly.

Do not pay in full or sign a completion certificate until the repair is finished. Take the time to get a written scope and to check that the work is what was agreed.

What does an older Ridley Park roof usually show at the edges and the chimney?

Older pitched roofs in Ridley Park tend to show their wear at the edges and at the chimney. The shingles at the eaves lift when wind gets under them, and the flashing around the chimney loosens as the masonry moves. A roofer checks both from the roof, then looks for the stain they leave in the attic.

The valleys are the next place to look. Water collects in them and debris holds it there, so clearing the valleys and checking the metal is a routine part of any visit. A valley that has been patched several times may need a new section rather than another patch.

Ventilation completes the picture. An attic that holds moisture will show it on the underside of the roof boards, and the vents are checked to see whether the air can move through the space.