A final acceptance checklist for a US asphalt-shingle replacement roof, covering the ordered product and color, starter and field layout, fastening evidence, valleys and flashings, penetrations, hips and ridges, ventilation, visible damage, attic observations, cleanup, punch list, and correction records.
6 items to check
The completed roof should use the accepted manufacturer, product line, color, starter, hip and ridge caps, ventilation, and accessory system with documented substitutions and warranty eligibility.
Starter placement, course alignment, exposure, pattern offsets, edge overhang, rake and eave treatment, transitions, and low-slope boundaries should follow the selected instructions and accepted appearance.
Fastener type, count, location, penetration, high-wind or special pattern where applicable, hand sealing when required, and installation temperature or sealing conditions should follow the adopted requirements and exact shingle instructions.
Visible roof-covering integration should preserve the documented concealed flashing sequence and leave secure, compatible, water-shedding terminations without open laps, blocked drainage, unsupported patches, excessive exposed sealant, or damaged components.
Hip and ridge caps, ridge vent slot and end treatment, external baffles, other exhaust vents, intake paths, closures, fasteners, and weather protection should follow the selected roof and ventilation design.
The completed project should leave no unresolved active leak, displaced insulation, disconnected exhaust, visible deck damage, interior staining from construction, property damage, loose roofing debris, exposed nails, or incomplete correction record.
Use this checklist after the asphalt-shingle roof and visible accessories are installed but before technical acceptance or final payment. It relies on safe ground and attic observations, contractor stage photos, permit results, and qualified inspection; it is not an invitation for the homeowner to walk the roof. Do not walk a steep, wet, fragile, icy, or otherwise unsafe roof. Use ground-level observation, attic access where safe, dated contractor stage photos, permit inspections, and a qualified independent roof inspector when direct access is needed.
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