Cedar City winters move fast — one week it's 70 degrees, the next there's snow on the ridgeline. If your roof has any weak points, this is the season they show up. Here's what to check before the weather turns, and when to call in help.
Start With the Spots That Actually Leak
Most roof failures don't start with a dramatic hole — they start small, at the places where water is most likely to find a way in: flashing around chimneys and vents, valleys where two roof slopes meet, ridges, and pipe boots. A roof maintenance inspection walks every slope and checks these points specifically, because that's where sealant dries out, flashing lifts, and shingles work loose first.
If it's been a while since your roof was looked at, now — before snow load and freeze-thaw cycles start working on existing weak spots — is the better time to catch it than after a leak shows up on your ceiling.
Gutters Matter More Than People Think
A roof can be in good shape and still cause problems if the gutters aren't doing their job. Gutters that are undersized, pitched wrong, sagging, or clogged send water back up under the roof edge or dump it right next to your foundation. Cardona Company installs and repairs gutter systems sized and pitched to actually drain, which matters a lot more in winter when ice and snowmelt are involved.
If a Storm Already Got to You
If a windstorm or hail already did damage — missing shingles, a leak, visible dents or bruising on the roof — don't wait on it. Cardona Company offers 24/7 emergency service, including emergency tarping to stop water intrusion right away, followed by a full inspection and an insurance-ready damage report so you're not starting the claims process from scratch.
Getting a Second Opinion Doesn't Cost Anything
Cardona Company provides free, no-obligation estimates across Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Kanarraville, Brian Head, Paragonah, Beaver, and Panguitch. If you're not sure whether what you're looking at is a quick repair or something bigger, a straightforward inspection and honest answer is the way to find out before winter makes the decision harder.
Call (435) 236-8179 or request a free estimate to get a slope-by-slope look at your roof before the snow does.