Describe the observation, not a design solution
If water remains visible after rain from a safe viewpoint, record where and when you saw it. Do not climb onto the roof to measure it or decide that a different membrane will solve the problem. Share the observation with the roofing team.
| Observed concern | Question for the contractor |
|---|---|
| Water visible after rain | What assessment is appropriate for this condition? |
| Overflow at an edge | Which roof and related components need evaluation? |
| An addition meeting the house | How is that connection handled in the scope? |
| Drainage work not mentioned | Is it included, excluded, or still to be determined? |
Ask what the proposal addresses
Find out whether the proposed work includes evaluating or changing relevant drainage details, or only replacing a covering. Where design or other trades are involved, ask who is responsible for that work. A new roof material alone does not explain the drainage plan.
Keep the scope boundary clear
An addition may meet a wall, another roof, or an existing gutter arrangement. Ask which connections are included and whether related components remain. Do not assume a proposal for one roof area includes every part of the property’s water management.
Questions to take with you
- Use safe observations and dates.
- Ask what investigation and work are included.
- Identify responsibility for any separate design or trade work.
Include drainage among the open questions in your options discussion.
Prepare an options discussionSources and scope
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Prepared September 13, 2026. The linked primary resources provide technical or official context. Examples are illustrative, not completed EaseRoofing projects. Guidance does not replace an assessment or the appropriate professional and permitting process for your property.