A general home inspector looks at the whole house. A roofing contractor looks only at the roof, and can tell you what repairs will actually cost. Buyers use our inspection to negotiate; sellers use it to fix issues before listing.
What we check
- Overall roof condition and approximate remaining life
- Active leaks and past leak evidence in the attic
- Flashing, penetrations and previous repairs
- Drainage and gutters
- Underlayment condition on tile roofs where visible
- Repair or replacement estimate when requested
Problems we find most often
- Tile roofs with expired underlayment
- Cosmetic patching hiding leaks
- Multiple shingle layers
- Unpermitted additions with poor roof tie-ins
How long does it last?
We give an estimate of remaining service life based on material, age and condition, so you can plan for it.
Signs it is time for an inspection
- Home inspector flagged the roof
- Roof age is unknown
- Escrow timeline requires a quick answer
Questions
How fast can you inspect during escrow?
Tell us your escrow deadline when you request service and we will confirm what timing is possible.
After the inspection
Emergency Roof TarpingRoof RepairRe-Roofing & Roof Replacement
Other roof inspections
Residential Roof InspectionCommercial Roof InspectionTile Roof InspectionShingle Roof InspectionMetal Roof InspectionFlat Roof InspectionSlate Roof InspectionWood Shake Roof InspectionSynthetic & Composite Roof Inspection
Inspection service areas
MontroseLa CrescentaGlendalePasadenaLa Cañada FlintridgeBurbankSunland–TujungaLos Angeles