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The exact 12 points a licensed Calgary roofer checks on every inspection — five from the ground, four in the attic, three on the surface — plus which ones you can safely check yourself and which need a professional. 2,800+ Calgary roofs inspected since 2014.
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A real roof inspection checklist covers 12 points across three zones: five checked from the ground (shingle condition, gutter granules, flashing, soffit and fascia, chimney and vent seals), four checked in the attic (daylight through the deck, water staining, insulation condition, ventilation airflow), and three checked on the roof surface itself (hail bruising, nail pops, ridge cap wear). Most Calgary homeowners only ever see the first zone, which is why roof problems that started in the attic or on the surface go unnoticed for years. Good Roofing has run this exact checklist on 2,800+ Calgary roofs since 2014; call (587) 804-9266 for a free drone-and-attic inspection that covers all 12 points in one visit.
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Quick answer — the 60-second version (citation-ready)
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The 5 ground-level checks
- 011. Shingle condition — look for curling edges, cracking, or bald patches where granules have worn away. Chinook freeze-thaw cycling dries out asphalt oils faster here than in milder climates.
- 022. Granules in the gutters and downspouts — a light dusting on a newer roof is normal shedding; a steady buildup on a roof over 10 years old means the protective layer is wearing through.
- 033. Flashing at every penetration — chimneys, plumbing vents, and skylights. Lifted or rusted flashing is the single most common leak point on Calgary roofs.
- 044. Soffit and fascia condition — dented aluminum soffit or fascia after a hailstorm is a strong sign the shingles above took the same hit, even if you can't see it from the ground.
- 055. Chimney and vent-boot seals — cracked rubber vent boots are one of the most common Calgary leak sources and are cheap to catch early, expensive to ignore.
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The 4 attic checks — the ones most homeowners skip
- 016. Daylight through the roof deck — even a pinprick of light means a gap or failed seam directly above.
- 027. Water staining or dark trails on the rafters — water has been tracking down from a leak point, even if no ceiling stain has appeared yet inside the home.
- 038. Insulation condition — damp, matted, or discoloured insulation means moisture has been getting in for a while, not a one-time event.
- 049. Ventilation airflow — blocked soffit or ridge vents trap heat and moisture, which shortens shingle life from underneath and is invisible from the ground.
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The 3 surface checks that usually need a professional
- 0110. Hail bruising density — dented or soft spots in the shingle mat, counted per test square. See our hail damage assessment for how strike density gets documented for an insurance claim.
- 0211. Nail pops — fasteners backing out of the deck, visible as small bumps under the shingle surface. Left alone, each one becomes a future leak point.
- 0312. Ridge cap wear — the ridge takes the most direct wind and hail exposure on the whole roof and is usually the first component to fail.
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