Here’s what Orange County homeowners should check before the first rain hits.

The air feels different, the sun sets earlier, and pumpkin everything is back. That can only mean one thing: October is here, and while you’re switching to cozy mode, your roof may be facing its biggest test since last winter.

At Fox Roofing Company, we’ve seen it all: hidden summer damage, dried-out underlayment, cracked tiles, and leaks that start with the first fall drizzle.

Here’s what to do right now to make sure your roof is ready for the season ahead.

🧱 1. Inspect Your Roofline & Surface

Step back and take a look from the street:

Is the ridge line straight or sagging?
Any shingles curling or missing?
Do you see tiles out of place, discolored, or cracked?

✅ These are red flags your roof took damage over the summer and fall rain will expose it fast.

🌬️ 2. Check Vents, Flashing & Skylights

The metal areas around roof penetrations are often the first to fail.

Look for:

Rust or loose flashing
Cracked sealant around vents or pipes
Skylights that look foggy or have new streaks inside

These spots are leak magnets if they’re not properly sealed before moisture arrives.

🌫️ 3. Peek Inside the Attic

Fall is the perfect time to spot issues from the inside:

Do you see light coming through the roof boards?
Smell must or mildew?
Feel excess heat lingering?

These signs could mean your attic isn’t breathing properly or worse, water has already made its way in.

🌀 4. Clear Out Gutters & Downspouts

We get it gutter cleaning isn’t fun. But clogged gutters = water backup, roof edge rot, and fascia board damage.

Before the first storm rolls through:

Clean out leaves, sticks, and debris
Make sure water flows freely
Check for granules (a sign your shingles are deteriorating)

🦊 5. Book a Free Fall Roof Inspection (We’ll Handle the Rest)

Not sure what you’re seeing, or don’t want to get up on a ladder?

Let Fox Roofing Company do the heavy lifting.

Serving Irvine, Tustin, Anaheim Hills, Costa Mesa, and all of Orange County, we offer:

✔️ Photo-documented inspections
✔️ Honest answers (no pressure)
✔️ Backed by the FOX 5 Guarantee:

On Time
On Budget
No Extra Fees
FOX Warranty
Or We Pay You $5,000

📅 Get Fall-Ready!

October moves fast. Don’t let a small issue turn into a costly repair before the holidays.

📞 Call now, it’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s 100% free.

Fox Roofing Company — Trusted. Local. Guaranteed.

🍂 October Is Here! Is Your Roof Ready for Fall Weather?