The Fall Roof Checklist for Greater Vancouver Homes

Vancouver's wet fall is the single biggest stress test your roof gets each year. A 30-minute walkaround before the rain settles in catches almost every winter leak we see.

Start at the gutters. Clear leaves and needles, flush the downspouts, and watch where water exits — pooling near the foundation is the #1 driver of basement seepage.

Then look up. Moss on cedar or asphalt traps moisture against the shingle and shortens roof life by years. A soft-wash treatment in October is cheaper than a re-roof in five.