What Roof Damage Should Myrtle Beach Homeowners Check for This Fall?

After hurricane season, Myrtle Beach homeowners should check for lifted or missing shingles, cracked rubber pipe boots, loose flashing, clogged gutters, and any attic stains or damp insulation. Catching this damage in the fall lets you make repairs before winter rains find the weak spots. Honest Roofers offers free inspections to check it for you.

What Can I Check From the Ground?

• Missing, lifted or curling shingles.
• Shingle pieces or granules in the yard and gutters.
• Bent or pulled-away gutters.
• Debris or branches resting on the roof.

What Should I Check Inside the House?

Look at ceilings for new stains, and check the attic with a flashlight for wet wood, dark spots or damp insulation. If you see water, read what to do when your roof starts leaking.

Why Fix Roof Damage Before Winter?

Small openings let in more water each time it rains, and wet decking can rot. A quick roof repair or roof tune-up in the fall is usually much less than repairing water damage later.

What If the Damage Is Widespread?

If the storms took a toll across the whole roof, it may be time to plan roof replacement in Myrtle Beach. See who to call for storm damage roof repair and preparing your roof for hurricane season.