A roof inspection is conducted to evaluate the roof's overall health and detect any existing or potential problems. By inspecting the roof, specialists can detect potential risks and provide expert recommendations to prolong its lifespan. Whether you're selling a house, dealing with storm damage, or maintaining your property, a roof inspection is crucial. Getting a roof inspection safeguards a building’s structure, increases roof longevity, and reduces the risk of expensive future repairs.

Insurance providers often request roof inspections for multiple purposes. When insuring a newly purchased home, an inspection ensures the roof meets policy requirements. This inspection helps the insurance provider verify that the roof is in good shape and free from major defects. Similarly, if you are filing a claim with your insurance company, they may require a roof inspection to determine the extent of the damage and whether the damage was caused by a covered event (such as a storm or hail). Insurance providers sometimes require roof inspections when renewing a home insurance policy to review potential risks. This helps the insurance company assess the roof’s condition and determine the risk of insuring the property. Insurance companies rely on roof inspections to make informed decisions about policy approvals and renewals.

Both roof inspections and roof surveys evaluate a roof’s condition, but they vary in their depth and purpose. A standard roof inspection involves visually checking the roof and its key elements for any visible issues. The inspection process covers various components, including roofing materials, flashing, and additional features like skylights and chimneys. We will look for signs of damage, wear and tear, and other issues that may affect the integrity and function of the roof. A key purpose of roof inspections is to pinpoint defects and propose repair or maintenance solutions. These inspections primarily assess the roof’s present condition and usually do not include extensive testing or measurements. On the other hand, a roof survey is a more detailed and comprehensive assessment of the roof and its condition. Roof surveys combine traditional inspections with advanced evaluations to obtain in-depth data on roof conditions. Roof surveys often include techniques like thermal imaging, moisture detection, and material integrity tests. Because surveys involve more extensive testing, they take longer to complete and may cost more than standard inspections. Roof surveys are often used for larger or more complex roofs or when more detailed information about the roof’s condition is needed for repair or maintenance purposes.

If you are buying or selling a home: A roof inspection can help you understand the roof’s condition and identify any potential issues that may need to be addressed before buying or selling a home. If your roof has been exposed to severe weather: If your area has experienced a storm, hail, or other weather events that may have damaged your roof, a roof inspection can help to determine the extent of the damage and identify any repairs that may be needed. For roofs aging 20+ years: As a roof ages, it is more likely to develop problems or wear out. If your roof is more than 20 years old, it is a good idea to have it inspected to identify any issues that need to be addressed. Seeing signs of roof deterioration? A roof inspection helps pinpoint the root cause of roofing problems and offers expert repair recommendations.

The time required to receive your roof inspection report varies based on factors like roof size, inspection complexity, and our scheduling. In most cases, our roof inspections should take a few hours to complete, depending on the size of the roof and the number of components that need to be inspected. After gathering all necessary details, we document our findings and compile a professional inspection report. How long it takes to prepare the report is influenced by the complexity of the survey and required documentation. Typically, reports are delivered within a few days, depending on the survey complexity. For smaller domestic roofs, we can usually provide an initial report on the day of the inspection.