As with many major concerns in life, there are often subtle signs of a potential problem with your roof before the more obvious issues make themselves known, sometimes in quite dangerous fashion.

The quicker you spot a roof that may be reaching the end of its operational life or is dealing with significant issues, the quicker flat roof specialists can fix it, the easier the job and therefore the cheaper it will be for you as a homeowner to get peace of mind.

Here are some signs that your roof may need not just repairs but outright replacement that can be easily missed until they become particularly noticeable.

Water Stains And Smells

Do you have upstairs rooms that have a distinctly musty smell reminiscent of damp? Are there water stains on your walls that cannot be explained or seem to have inexplicable origins? Is the wallpaper on your ceiling cracking and curling?

If any of these are the case, it may be a sign of a structural leak, and your roof is likely to need urgent attention to avoid more serious consequences.

Similarly, if you seem to have common leaks, that is also a sign that your roof needs replacing rather than fixing

Disproportionately Increased Energy Bills

Most people will have noticed their energy bills increase, but if you have noticed a significant spike in costs or a need to constantly turn on heating or air conditioning when other people do not, you may have issues with the energy efficiency of your roof.

Typically, with modern materials and advanced construction techniques, this will not be an issue, but older flat roofs can sometimes have insulation issues.

Frequent Repairs

Similar to energy bills, if you notice that roof repair bills seem to constantly increase and you need to do it more often, it may be a sign to cut your losses and replace your roof with one that will save you money in the long run.