A professional roof inspection covers the full exterior — shingles, flashing, vents, gutters, downspouts, and chimney — plus an interior attic check for moisture, insulation, and ventilation. The inspector documents damage with photos and provides a written report with repair or replacement recommendations. Driftwood Builders Roofing offers free comprehensive inspections across Austin.
Are you ready to schedule a professional roof inspection? There are many reasons to have your roof assessed like wind or storm damage, tree or animal destruction, age, or simply for maintenance. So once you have that appointment on your schedule, do you know what to expect once your roofer arrives to perform the inspection?
What to Expect from a Roof Inspection
Once you have scheduled your roofing inspection with a professional roofer, they will come by and do a thorough roof review that includes any prior problems, recent issues, and its visual appearance. A roof with serious problems can actually look okay to the untrained eye, which is why it’s critical to have an experienced roofer execute an accurate inspection.
How Long Does a Roof Inspection Take?
Your roofer will evaluate your roof in a variety of ways. If you have had problems, make sure to mention the specifics and point out any concerns you’ve encountered. For example:
Broken, torn, dimpled, or aging tiles or shingles
Roof flashing that’s damage and aged
Clogged or backing-up gutters
Cracked or failing seals around vents or pipes
You might be surprised what a roofer will spot, especially after a storm or from the age of a roof. For example, roof dimples from large hail striking a home can look like dimples or dark areas on a shingle. This is often missed by anyone but a trained professional.
A professional roof inspection will be comprehensive, and will call out issues with your roof or confirm that your roof looks good. Scheduling your roof inspection while you are available to meet with the roofer can aid with the assessment and confirm issues and outcomes. And if repairs or a replacement are needed, they can initiate this process.
All in all, the roofing inspection itself will probably take about 30 minutes for a full survey.
Roof Inspection for Insurance Purposes
If your roof repairs or replacement will go through your insurance company, often your roofer can make arrangements with your insurance inspector to visit your home at the same time. A professional roofer has worked with insurance companies many times and they will be able to coordinate proper repairs and point out issues an insurance inspector won’t necessarily know.
Often you will have an inspection completed by your roofer before your insurance is involved to determine if this is the right course of action. Once your initial roofing inspection has taken place, you will have a proper assessment to present to your insurance and prompt an insurance inspection.
What is the Overall Goal of a Roof Inspection?
The reason to have a roofing inspection is to identify any problems early. An asphalt shingle roof is durable and tough, but will eventually break down, either from age or severe weather. Staying ahead of larger problems can save headaches and costly expenses in the long run.
We strive to bring you the best in roofing for the Austin, Texas area. We deliver decades of roofing experience, training, and knowledge in this area’s needs. We are a prominent roofing company in residential roof repair and roof replacement. We will not ask for a deposit on labor or materials as a dependable way to stand out from the competition while bringing you the best product and service in Austin.
When we inspect, install, or repair your roof, we want to provide you with the best options for your roof design, components, and ventilation. We are Master Elite Contractors bringing you the latest in roofing technology, and a member of our local area Better Business Bureau, so you know we take pride in our work and our community.
Contact us by phone or email to schedule your FREE roofing inspection and quote today.
