When to get a roof inspection
- After a hailstorm or major windstorm
- Before hurricane season starts on June 1
- Buying or selling a home
- Your roof is 10+ years old and hasn't been checked
- You see stains on a ceiling or in the attic
- Your insurer asks about the roof's condition
What we check
- Roof surface: shingles, tile or metal, including hail and wind damage
- Flashing at walls, chimneys and skylights
- Pipe boots and vents for cracks and gaps
- Valleys and ridge caps
- Gutters and drainage
- Decking for soft spots
- Attic ventilation and signs of leaks from inside
- Overall age and remaining life
What you get
- Photos of your roofWe show you what we saw up there, so you don't have to take our word for it.
- A plain-English explanationWhat's fine, what needs attention now, and what can wait.
- An honest recommendationNothing, a repair, or a replacement, plus a written estimate if work is needed.
Commercial roof inspections
Flat and low-slope roofs need regular checks for ponding water, clogged drains, open seams and flashing around HVAC units. We recommend inspections twice a year, in spring and after hurricane season. See commercial roofing.
