Roof Smart — The Homeowner's Roof Toolkit

Most homeowners only think about their roof twice: the day they buy the house, and the day water comes through the ceiling. That gap is where money gets lost — a $400 repair sold as a $15,000 roof, or a small leak waved off until it rots the decking.

Roof Smart is a 13-page toolkit written by a working professional roofer. No climbing required — everything is done from the ground and the attic.

Inside you'll get:

• The parts of a roof, explained plainly — and how long each material actually lasts

• The 15-Minute Ground Inspection: a printable 12-point checklist (spring & fall)

• The Attic Check: an 8-point checklist that finds leaks, mold, and ventilation problems early

• The Leak Detective table: match the ceiling stain to the real cause — most leaks are flashing or a $20 pipe boot, not a dead roof

• Repair or Replace? The working rules roofers actually use, including the overlay trap

• How a Real Estimate Is Built: a worked, line-by-line example with real material prices (squares, bundles, underlayment, flashing, labor)

• Reading a Quote Line by Line: what must be itemized and what to question

• Red Flags & Storm Chasers: the 8 pushiest tricks and how to shut them down

• 12 Questions to Ask Any Roofer — printable, keep it with the quotes

• A Seasonal Maintenance Calendar for snow, moss, and needle country

• Your Roof Worksheet: measure your own roof, estimate your squares, and walk into any sales talk already knowing your numbers

Instant download PDF. Print the checklists, fill in the worksheet, and keep it with your house papers.

This is a digital product — no physical item will be shipped. Prices in the guide are worked examples (fall 2026, Spokane area + national ranges) for learning how estimates are built; your roof and region will differ.