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Quarterly visual pass
Walk the lot where you can see each roof plane. Note new debris piles in valleys, branches touching shingles, and staining below gutters. Pair this routine with ground-level warning signs.
Gutters and downspouts
Keep exits clear so overflow does not run behind fascia. After leaf drop and again before spring storms is a useful rhythm for many DFW lots.
Trees and limbs
Trim branches that scrape shingles on windy days. Falling limbs cause impact damage that looks unrelated to hail until someone inspects the deck.
Penetrations and flashing
Skylights, turbine vents, and pipe boots dry out over time. A periodic look from a ladder at the eaves, only if you already use ladders safely, can justify calling a roofer early.
Attic sniff test
After heavy rain, check for musty odors or new stains on insulation. Early attic clues pair well with professional inspections.
After major hail or wind
Return to the storm roof checklist for documentation before filing or scheduling trades.