A homeowner's 10-minute check for the Tulsa area — from the ground and from the attic. Most roof problems start small: a lifted tab, a handful of granules, a dark stain. Catch them early and a repair can cost a few hundred dollars instead of a full replacement. Check the boxes as you go, then print or save your results.
Safety first: Do this entire ground check with your feet on the ground (or a stable ladder, never on the roof) and a pair of binoculars. Falls from roofs are the most common homeowner roofing injury. Skip the attic if access is unsafe. When in doubt, call a licensed professional — a free inspection costs you nothing.
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From the Ground (Exterior)
Walk the perimeter of your home. Use binoculars to look at the roof surface and the roofline.
In the Attic
Bring a flashlight. Walk the attic deck carefully — only step on solid framing. Check after rain for the most accurate leak signs.
When to Call a Pro
Any active leak or sagging roofline — these don't wait, and neither should you.
Missing, cracked, or lifted shingles after a storm — even a few exposed spots let wind and water in.
Sudden heavy granule loss — especially right after hail, when the damage may be covered by your insurance.
Daylight visible through the roof deck in the attic.
Moss lifting shingles or covering large areas of the roof.
Your asphalt roof is 15–20+ years old — age alone is a reason for a professional evaluation.
Not Sure What You're Seeing?
Proof Construction offers free, no-obligation roof inspections for Tulsa-metro homeowners. We'll document what we find — in plain language — and you decide what happens next. No pressure, no fake urgency.
Twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall — plus after any hailstorm or high-wind event. Oklahoma weather makes storm-season checks especially important. Asphalt shingle roofs should also get a professional evaluation once they pass 15–20 years of age.
Yes. A ground inspection with binoculars catches most visible problems: missing or damaged shingles, granule loss in the gutters, damaged flashing, and sagging rooflines. Never walk on a roof you aren't trained to work on — falls are the biggest roofing risk homeowners face. For the attic portion, only enter if you have safe access.
Some granule loss is normal aging, especially on roofs over 10 years old. Sudden or heavy granule loss — especially right after a storm, or piled at downspout outlets — means the shingle mat is exposed and the roof is losing its protective layer. That warrants a professional look.
Yes. Daylight visible through the roof deck means gaps where water, heat, and pests can enter. It usually points to damaged or deteriorated decking and should be evaluated by a professional before it turns into a leak.
Written professional inspections typically run a few hundred dollars in the Tulsa market. Proof Construction offers free, no-obligation roof inspections for Tulsa-metro homeowners — call (918) 734-4444 to schedule one.
