Roof Inspections for Home Buyers and Sellers in Hudson, WI
A home sale roof inspection tells a Hudson buyer or seller what condition the roof is in, what needs fixing and roughly how many years it has left. Hudson Roofing Pros inspects roofs for buyers and sellers across Hudson and western Wisconsin, on the roof and in the attic.
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Who Needs a Roof Inspection When a Hudson Home Is Sold?
Both sides of a Hudson home sale can use a roof inspection: the buyer to know what they are taking on, and the seller to know what a buyer will find before the house is listed. A roof that needs replacing soon is one of the larger costs in a house, so knowing early lets either side plan or negotiate with real numbers.
We go up on the roof and into the attic, and we tell you plainly what we see, including when the roof is in good shape. It is one of the roof maintenance services we offer across the Hudson area.
Two layers already?
Next roof is a tear-off
Wisconsin allows at most two layers of roofing, so a roof that already has two must be fully stripped when it is next replaced, which adds to that job's cost.
What We Check in a Hudson Home Sale Roof Inspection
In a Hudson home sale roof inspection we check the shingles, the number of layers, the flashing, the attic and deck, the ventilation and the eaves, then give you our read on how many years the roof has left. Each of these changes what the next owner will spend and when.
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Shingle Type and Condition
We identify whether the roof is 3-tab, architectural or another material and look for curling, cracking, missing shingles and hail or wind damage.
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Number of Layers
We check whether there is one layer or two, because a second layer means the next replacement must be a full tear-off.
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Flashing and Openings
We check the flashing at chimneys, valleys, skylights and vents, where a roof that looks fine from the street can still be letting water in.
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Attic and Deck
In the attic we look for stains, damp or soft decking, frost and signs of past leaks.
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Ventilation and Ice Dam Signs
We check the attic venting and the eaves for the stains and rot ice dams leave, since poor ventilation shortens a roof's life.
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Our Read on Remaining Life
We tell you roughly how many years the roof has left and what, if anything, needs repairing now.
Buying or selling a Hudson home and unsure about the roof?
Send us the form or call with the address and your closing timeline, and Erin will set up the inspection.
What Should Hudson Buyers and Sellers Each Get From a Roof Inspection?
A Hudson buyer should get a clear picture of the roof's condition and the cost of anything it needs, while a seller should get the chance to fix small problems, or price them in, before a buyer's inspection finds them. The inspection is the same; what you do with it differs.
If You Are Selling
- Find problems before a buyer's inspection does
- Fix small items such as loose shingles or worn flashing
- Decide whether to replace, repair or price the roof in
- Know whether the roof has one layer or two
If You Are Buying
- Know roughly how many years the roof has left
- Know whether the next roof will need a full tear-off
- Get repair or replacement costs to negotiate with
- Find attic leaks or rot before you close
Black streaks or moss can make a sound roof look worse in listing photos; roof cleaning and moss removal clears them so the shingles can be judged on their condition.
What Does a Home Sale Roof Inspection Cost in Hudson?
A roof inspection costs about $125 to $392 by one national measure and $307 to $571 by another. These are national ranges, not a quote, and the price of a Hudson inspection depends on the roof's size, pitch and access to the attic.
Buyers usually want the inspection weighed against what a new roof would cost. In the Twin Cities, an asphalt shingle roof on a 1,500 square foot roof runs about $7,100 to $11,100 and on a 2,000 square foot roof about $9,400 to $14,800, also not a quote.
Roof inspection and replacement prices
National and Twin Cities ranges, not a quote.
Need the roof on a Hudson home checked before closing?
Tell us the address and your timeline, and we will set up the inspection.
How Long Do Roofs on Hudson Homes Last?
Roofs on Hudson homes are generally expected to last around 20 years for 3-tab shingles and around 30 for architectural shingles, and ice dams, hail and poor attic ventilation can shorten both. Many Hudson homes were built during the city's housing growth of the early 2000s, so a house from that period still on its first shingle roof is at or near the age those roofs are expected to reach.
Age alone does not decide it. A 20-year-old roof with flat, sealed shingles and a dry deck may have years left, while a younger roof battered by hail may not, which is why we look rather than guess from the year the house was built.
Can a Worn Roof Affect Insurance on a Hudson Home Sale?
A worn roof can affect insurance on a Hudson home, because Wisconsin insurers may refuse to renew a policy because of a home's condition, including a worn-out roof. Some give the owner six months to a year to make repairs, and a roof that is simply worn out is the owner's cost to replace, not the insurer's.
Buyers should ask the insurer they plan to use whether the roof's age or condition affects the policy before closing. If the roof is dried out but still sound, a shingle rejuvenation treatment may be worth discussing, though it does not fix damaged or missing shingles.
Home Sale Roof Inspection FAQs
How Many Years Does My Roof Have Left?
How many years a roof has left depends on its shingle type, age and condition, so we give you our read after inspecting it. As a starting point, 3-tab roofs are generally expected to last around 20 years and architectural roofs around 30, and how long a roof lasts in western Wisconsin also depends on ice dams, hail and attic ventilation.
Should I Replace My Roof Before Selling My Hudson Home?
Replacing a roof before selling makes sense when it is leaking or clearly worn out, but a roof with years left usually needs only small repairs. We tell you which yours is, and you decide.
Should a 20-Year-Old Roof Be Replaced Before a Sale?
A 20-year-old roof does not have to be replaced before a sale if the shingles are flat, sealed and the deck is dry. A 3-tab roof that age is at the end of its expected life, though, and a buyer will price that in.
Is a Roof With Two Layers a Problem for a Buyer?
A roof with two layers means the next replacement must be a full tear-off, because Wisconsin allows no more than two layers. That adds tear-off and disposal to the next roof's cost, so buyers should know before they close.
Get a home sale roof inspection estimate
Send us the form or call with the address and your closing timeline, and we will set up the roof inspection.
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