Choose the closest symptom below. Each guide focuses on safe checks only — mainly from inside the home/attic and visible exterior observations from the ground.
Category Guides (Pillar Posts)
- Leaks & Ceiling Stains (Pillar Guide)
- Flashing / Penetrations (Pillar Guide)
- Gutters & Drainage (Pillar Guide)
- Storm & Wind Damage (Pillar Guide)
- Shingles / Surface Signs (Pillar Guide)
- Attic / Moisture Signals (Pillar Guide)
Leaks & Ceiling Stains
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- Ceiling stain growing but no active drip
- Water dripping during heavy rain only
- Leak appears after rain stops (delayed drip)
- Leak only during long storms
- Wall stain near ceiling line (top floor)
Flashing / Penetrations (chimney, skylight, vents)
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- Stain around chimney area
- Skylight leak (water around frame / drywall)
- Leak near bathroom fan/vent
- Leak around plumbing vent boot area
- Drip near recessed light (treat as urgent)
Gutters & Drainage
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- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water behind gutters / fascia staining
- Leak at roof edge / near soffit
- Water pooling near foundation after rain
- Drips at eaves during storms
Storm & Wind Damage
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- Leak started after a storm
- Wind-driven rain causes leak but normal rain doesn’t
- Missing shingles suspected after storm
- New ceiling stain after hail/wind event
- Debris impact suspected (branch, limb)
Shingles / Surface Signs
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- Granules in gutters
- Curling shingles
- Nail pops visible from ground
- Roof looks patchy/uneven
- New sag or dip in roofline (urgent)
Attic / Moisture Signals
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- Wet insulation in attic after rain
- Musty smell in attic after storms
- Rust on nails/fasteners (moisture clue)
- Condensation vs leak confusion
- Mold-like odor (treat as caution sign)