What should you record before a roof repair?
Write down the room or roof face involved, when the problem appeared, and whether it returned. Photos from indoors or safe ground show the condition without requiring roof access.
Which earlier work matters?
Include recent roof, chimney, skylight, or mechanical work and any temporary patch. Product and repair paperwork can explain which materials remain at the junction.
What makes a repair scope useful?
A complete scope names the area inspected, repair boundary, adjacent materials, cleanup, exclusions, and the process for concealed conditions. Washington L&I’s contractor tool lets you verify the business directly.