What a real inspection covers
The surface of the roof is one part of it. The things that fail first are the transitions — where the roof meets a chimney, a wall, a skylight or a vent — plus the valleys and the edges. A useful report says what shape each of those is in with a photo attached, rather than giving the whole roof one word and a thumbs up.
Buying or selling a house
A general home inspector usually looks at the roof from a ladder or from the ground, and the report tends to end with a line recommending evaluation by a roofing contractor. This is that evaluation. On the buying side it tells you what you're taking on; on the selling side it keeps a buyer's roofer from setting the number for you.
When the answer is nothing
Plenty of inspections finish with a report saying the roof is sound and here's the date we looked at it. That's a useful piece of paper. It's a baseline to compare against after the next storm, and it's evidence of condition if you ever need it. We'd rather write that report than talk you into work the roof doesn't need.
How it works
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Free inspection
We climb up, document everything with photos, and tell you straight what your roof actually needs — repair or replacement.
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Fixed written quote
You get one clear price in writing. The number we quote is the number you pay — including the insurance paperwork if it's a storm claim.
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Done right, cleaned up
Our own crew does the work, usually within the week, and magnet-sweeps your yard before we leave. No subcontractors.
Roof Inspections: common questions
Isn't the roof already covered by the home inspection I paid for?
Partly. Most general inspectors assess the roof from the ground or a ladder and flag it for a specialist if anything looks off. A roofer gets on it, looks at the flashing and valleys up close, and can tell you what the repair would actually involve.
How often should a roof be inspected?
For most homes, once a year is plenty, plus a look after any storm that did damage in the neighborhood. Older roofs and roofs under trees are worth checking more often, because moss and debris hold water against the shingles.
Will you use the inspection to sell me a new roof?
No. The report says what we found, with photos, and a lot of them come back saying the roof is fine. If it does need work you get a fixed written quote for it, and you're free to take that quote anywhere.
Proudly local to Washington County
If you're anywhere in Washington County, we're probably already on a roof near you this week.