A stain, a draft, or water at the fascia. One symptom is enough to start.
House care
Care for the outside of the house.
Short guides on roofs, gutters, windows, siding, and attics. Use them to ask better questions before you hire anyone.
Start with the roof guideHow to use a guide
Each guide separates a small fix from a whole replacement.
Licence, insurance, and a written list of what will be replaced.
Guides to open first
Roofing
Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?
A leak does not automatically mean a new roof. Here is how to separate a local fix from a system that is near the end of its life.
MaintenanceA Year-Round Checklist for the Outside of the House
Four short walks a year catch most exterior problems while they are still maintenance, not replacements.
RoofingAsphalt Shingles or Metal Roofing: How to Choose
Metal lasts longer on paper. Asphalt is familiar, lighter, and usually cheaper up front. The better choice depends on the house, the climate, and the budget you actually have.
What this site is
Independent reading for homeowners. We do not inspect houses, sell installations, or take emergency calls.
A simple next step
Four short walks a year catch most problems while they are still maintenance.