ROOFING IN ANNADALE

Annadale's larger lots and 1980s–90s colonials carry bigger roofs than most of the Island — often 25–35 squares once dormers and garages are counted. On roofs this size, the difference between an honest quote and a padded one is measured in thousands.

Wherever your home sits, the fundamentals of an honest roof assessment don't change: the attic tells the truth, photos beat promises, and a verdict of "your roof is fine" has to be on the table for any inspection to mean anything.

Start with the guides

• 7 signs your roof is failing
• What a replacement really costs on Staten Island
• 8 questions that expose a bad roofer