Start with what changed.
Which areas look different? How widespread is it? A visible mark or missing shingle is a starting point for a conversation.
A roof is a connected system. Get familiar with the parts before the conversation about your property.

The layers do different jobs.
Explore them one at a time.
Roof surfaces, flashing and edges work together. This material study brings those connections into view.
A concept illustration, not a simulation of a specific roof or its performance.

Water moves across the covering and toward the roof edge. Ask how the visible surface, flashing and drainage points relate at your property.
Animated diagram of a generic roof. It does not show a specific installation or predict performance.Which areas look different? How widespread is it? A visible mark or missing shingle is a starting point for a conversation.
Some parts may not be visible during a first visit. Ask what is known, what remains uncertain and how it affects any proposed work.
Tell us what you’ve noticed. That’s enough to start.
Prepare an inspection request