A professional roof inspection determines the condition of a roof and highlights any defects or weaknesses. A roof inspection aims to determine the roof’s current condition, identify any potential problems or areas of concern, and provide recommendations for repairs or maintenance as needed. 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 companies request roof surveys to assess property conditions and minimize risks. When insuring a newly purchased home, an inspection ensures the roof meets policy requirements. A roof check allows the insurer to assess whether immediate repairs are necessary before issuing coverage. To process a claim, the insurer may conduct an inspection to confirm whether the damage resulted from a covered event like hail or storms. In some cases, insurance companies may also require a roof inspection as part of the renewal process for an existing policy. This helps the insurance company assess the roof’s condition and determine the risk of insuring the property. Ultimately, roof inspections help insurers assess property risks and ensure fair policy pricing.

Roof inspections and roof surveys both check a roof’s condition, but their methods and detail levels differ. Roof inspections focus on surface-level issues, evaluating the overall state of the roof through visual analysis. During an inspection, the roofing materials, flashing, skylights, and chimneys are all checked for any visible damage or wear. Our experts check for any wear and tear, damage, or structural concerns that could impact the roof’s performance. Roof inspections help identify roofing concerns and offer expert recommendations for maintenance or fixes. Roof inspections are usually focused on the immediate condition of the roof and do not typically involve detailed measurements or testing. On the other hand, a roof survey is a more detailed and comprehensive assessment of the roof and its condition. Beyond visual checks, roof surveys may involve structural testing and detailed material assessments. Surveys can involve moisture testing, material thickness measurements, or using high-tech tools to detect hidden issues. Because surveys involve more extensive testing, they take longer to complete and may cost more than standard inspections. Roof surveys are ideal for commercial, industrial, or high-risk roofs that require in-depth analysis.

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. After a major weather event: Hail, storms, and heavy winds can cause hidden roof damage, making an inspection crucial. If your roof is more than 20 years old: Older roofs are prone to leaks, structural issues, and general wear—an inspection can help detect these problems early. Noticing leaks or water damage? A roof inspection helps pinpoint the root cause of roofing problems and offers expert repair recommendations.

Several factors, such as roof size, inspection difficulty, and current workload, determine how long it takes to receive your report. Most roof inspections are completed within hours, but more detailed assessments may extend the process. Following the survey, we take time to analyze the data and prepare a detailed report for you. A more complex inspection will take additional time to analyze and document findings properly. On average, you can expect to receive your full report a few days after the inspection is carried out. For most domestic properties, we can provide a preliminary report on the same day as the inspection.