A roof inspection is conducted to evaluate the roof's overall health and detect any existing or potential problems. 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. By detecting issues early, roof inspections help maintain structural integrity, prolong the lifespan of the roof, and minimize costly damages.

A roof inspection may be required by an insurance company to evaluate potential risks. If you're a homebuyer looking for insurance coverage, a roof survey might be mandatory. In that case, the insurance company may require a roof inspection to ensure that the roof is in good condition and not in need of immediate repairs. 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). For ongoing insurance coverage, periodic roof inspections help insurers adjust risk assessments. A thorough roof evaluation allows the insurer to gauge potential liabilities and adjust coverage accordingly. Overall, a roof inspection is typically required by an insurance company to evaluate the roof’s condition and determine the risk of insuring the property.

Roof inspections and roof surveys both check a roof’s condition, but their methods and detail levels differ. Roof inspections are primarily visual assessments performed by roofing professionals to check for surface-level problems. The inspection process covers various components, including roofing materials, flashing, and additional features like skylights and chimneys. Our experts check for any wear and tear, damage, or structural concerns that could impact the roof’s performance. Through inspections, specialists diagnose roofing issues and provide actionable repair or maintenance advice. These inspections primarily assess the roof’s present condition and usually do not include extensive testing or measurements. A roof survey offers a far more thorough and technical analysis compared to a standard inspection. 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. Roof surveys are often more thorough and time-consuming than roof inspections, which may be more expensive. 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 professional roof survey ensures you are aware of any roofing problems before buying or selling a property. After a storm, hail, or other severe weather: Extreme weather can weaken roofing structures, and a survey helps detect any critical issues. For roofs aging 20+ years: A roof that has surpassed two decades should be inspected to avoid unexpected failures. If you suspect your roof has problems: If your roof shows signs of distress, an inspection ensures that necessary fixes are identified and addressed quickly.

Several factors, such as roof size, inspection difficulty, and current workload, determine how long it takes to receive your report. Generally, a standard roof inspection takes a few hours, though the time required depends on roof size and the extent of the assessment. Following the survey, we take time to analyze the data and prepare a detailed report for you. For intricate roof assessments, compiling the final report may take longer than usual. Inspection reports are usually available within a few days, but this may vary based on the type of roof and findings. A preliminary assessment for home roofs is often available right after the inspection is completed.