Roof damage can often go unnoticed or the symptoms are so small that it does not indicate the significance of the underlying root-cause. If the signs of roof damage are recognised early it can avoid significant and expensive roof repair. Some of the common signs of roof damage in Southwest Sydney and across NSW are:

Water stains – Water stains or discolouration in your ceiling and walls indicate you may have a leaking roof and water has penetrated the inside of your home.

Mould and Mildew – Mould and Mildew thrive in moist environments and indicate there is moisture or damp spots around your house.

Missing, cracked, or curling shingles – Shingles are overlapping tiles that are shaped and positioned to keep water and rain out of your house. If you can visibly see any of these are missing, cracked, or curling, then it is likely that water can or has penetrated the interior of your house.

Sagging roof – If your roof is visibly sagging or dropping in areas then that indicates structural issues underneath the roof material.

Flashing damage – Flashing is a device for keeping water from entering your house. It its typically a thin material installed at specific points on a roof to make it weather-resistant. Such points include the terminations and intersections of components on the roof. If you can see flashing is damaged then it’s a sign that water may penetrate your household.

Blocked gutters and roof valleys – If your gutters and roof valley’s are often blocked this can build up a pool of water which left unattended can seep into other areas of the home.