What we check
What the inspection actually covers.
The whole system, not just the shingles — because the shingles are rarely where a roof fails first.
- Shingle condition — granule loss, bruising, cracking, curling, lifted or creased tabs
- Hail impact marks and their density across each slope
- Wind damage along ridges, rakes and eaves
- Flashing at chimneys, walls, skylights and dormers
- Valleys — the highest-volume water path on the roof
- Pipe boots and vent penetrations, the most common leak source of all
- Drip edge and gutter line condition
- Ridge and soffit ventilation balance
- Attic inspection where accessible — daylight, staining, wet insulation, decking condition
- Collateral evidence: gutters, downspouts, AC fins, window screens, fencing
Then you get photos of what we found and a written estimate for anything that needs doing.
What you get
Afterward, you'll have three things.
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Photos of your actual roof
Not a brochure — pictures of your shingles, your flashing, your decking. If we say something's wrong, you'll see it.
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A plain-language explanation
What we found, what it means, and whether it's urgent, worth watching, or fine. Ask as many questions as you want.
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A written estimate, if you need work
Line by line, so you can compare it against another contractor or send it to your insurance carrier. And if the roof doesn't need work, you'll get told that instead.
We don't do same-day-only pricing. A real estimate is still a real estimate next week — and any contractor whose price expires tonight is telling you something.
No obligation
Book it and find out.
Worst case, you learn your roof is fine and you stop worrying about it.
Questions
About the inspection.
Is it actually free, or is there a catch?
Actually free. We inspect a lot of roofs that turn out not to need work — that's a normal part of the business and a big part of where referrals come from.
Do I need to be home?
It helps for the walkthrough at the start and end, but it isn't required. We can talk you through the findings by phone and send the photos.
How long does it take?
Usually under an hour for a typical home, longer for a large or complex roof, or if we're documenting storm damage in detail.
Will you get on the roof, or just look from the ground?
On the roof, when it's safe to be up there. A ground-level look with binoculars is not an inspection, and hail bruising in particular cannot be assessed from the driveway.
What if I just had another company look at it?
Get a second opinion — especially if the first one recommended a full replacement without showing you photos. That goes for our estimate too.
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