Inspect drainage from ridge to ground
A Dover roof inspection should follow water across the complete route. Review the covering and seams, then valleys, wall connections, chimneys, vents, eaves, gutters, downspouts, and where discharge lands. Staining at fascia, splash marks, overflowing sections, eroded soil, or recurring ice can point toward a capacity, slope, blockage, or detailing issue. Interior and attic observations add context for leaks and condensation. The report should name each observed location and distinguish roof work from gutter, ventilation, insulation, or site-drainage concerns. That separation prevents one contractor's scope from being expected to solve a condition outside the roof assembly.
- Trace runoff through valleys, eaves, gutters, outlets, and final discharge locations.
- Document staining, corrosion, overflow evidence, recurring ice, and interior symptoms by location.
- Separate confirmed defects from maintenance items and conditions needing another specialty.
