The most important investment a person makes in his or her lifetime is the purchase of a new home. With the lagging economy and a flood of vacant properties hitting the streets, the deals are better than ever and more and more people in Miami are giving up renting for the American dream. One of the most popular property types these days are foreclosures, the rock bottom pricing and bank fire sales are getting a lot of attention from perspective home buyers. However these seemingly to good to be true deals also come with quite a bit of risk, especially when it comes to roofing issues. Whenever anyone is about to make an offer on a home, foreclosure or otherwise, it is crucial that you also obtain a thorough home inspection by a licensed professional prior to purchasing the property. Vacant and abandoned homes are often left unattended, and small roof leaks can snow ball into major property damage when not dealt with in a timely manner. Many times you may think you are getting a great deal, but once you move into the property you may soon discover a plethora of problems that can end up costing much more than you bargained for. All sellers are trying to get the biggest bang for there buck, and having to replace an entire roof is a huge expense that even though often needed, they will try to mask while selling the property to avoid footing the bill. The best way to protect yourself is by having the home inspector search for any recent roof repairs done to the property. If there is evidence of numerous patches and mismatching tile or shingle, this may be a sign that there was recent repair work done and there are serious underlying roofing issues that the owner is trying to conceal. Also, have the inspector take a look in the attic space and check the roof deck for water staining, many times you can not see the water damage from inside the home because the ceiling’s were repainted to try and cover up water spots that were caused by a substandard roofing system. Roof-Tech wants to make sure your first home has a roofing system that will protect you and your family against everything mother nature has in store, contact our Miami Roofing firm for a free comprehensive analysis of your roof today!