08/20/2026
🔎 Today's roof inspection — three problems the homeowner never knew they had.
From the ground this roof looked fine. Up close, it told a different story:
1. Missing shingles. Once a shingle blows off, the tabs around it lose their seal too, so the damage spreads with every storm. Underneath, the underlayment is left to do a job it was never meant to do alone — and it doesn't last long in the Florida sun.
2. Exposed roofing fasteners. We found nails sitting proud of the shingle surface. Every exposed nail head is a hole in your roof waiting for the sealant to fail.
3. Chewed lead pipe boots. 🐿️ Yes, really. Squirrels gnaw on the soft lead flashing around plumbing vents. What's left is a shredded collar with gaps right where the pipe passes through the roof. Water runs straight down the pipe, into the attic, and shows up as a ceiling stain months later.
The good news: all three are affordable fixes right now. Replaced shingles, properly sealed or replaced fasteners, and a new boot with a protective cover to keep the critters out. Ignore them, and you're looking at wet decking, insulation and drywall instead.
If you haven't had eyes on your roof since the last storm, it's worth a look. Free estimate 727-777-8740