Prepare the right conversation
Use this planner to separate what you have observed from what still needs inspection. An interior stain or a photograph does not establish the source of a leak, the extent of roof damage or whether an insurance policy covers the work. A useful brief tells a roofing company where to begin without prescribing a repair you have not confirmed.
Ask what is being repaired, not just which product is used
Have the proposal identify the work area and how transitions, penetrations and flashing will be handled. For replacement, ask which existing layers will be removed and how concealed roof-deck damage will be documented and priced. A material name by itself does not describe the installation.
Compare allowances and exclusions before totals
Ask whether permits, disposal, site protection, ventilation work, gutters and interior restoration are included, excluded or separate options. Request the unit or approval process for additional deck work. Compare proposals against the same requested scope rather than assuming equal totals mean equal roof systems.
Keep the closeout record
Request the final written scope, product information, available completion photos and the separate workmanship and manufacturer warranty documents. Record who handles a later concern. Confirm any insurance question with the insurer or a qualified adviser; this planner does not assess a claim.
Questions before you authorize work
- What observation supports your proposed scope?
- Which roof areas and related repairs are excluded?
- How will additional roof-deck work be priced and approved?
- What information will I receive at completion?
Useful primary resources
Check the credentials required for the work and location with the relevant authority. Ask the provider for current insurance information. These resources do not certify a business or endorse Homeowner Alliance.