Roof Inspection Near Me

A standalone roof inspection typically runs $150–$450 depending on roof size, complexity, and report depth. Drone and infrared inspections cost $250–$600. Many roofing contractors will inspect for free if you're already gathering repair or replacement quotes — confirm whether the inspection report is itemized and yours to keep regardless of whether you hire them.

A complete inspection covers shingles and field membrane, flashings (chimney, sidewall, valleys, skylights, vent pipes), gutters and downspouts, soffit and fascia, attic-side decking and ventilation, ridge cap, and visible moisture intrusion. The report should include photos, identified deficiencies, recommended repairs, and a remaining-life estimate.

Annually for roofs over 10 years old, after any significant hail or wind event, before listing a home for sale, before buying a home (always — independent of the general home inspector's cursory look), and when filing an insurance claim. Storm-area homeowners should also inspect every spring.

HAAG Engineering certifies inspectors in residential and commercial roof damage assessment — the standard credential insurance carriers and adjusters recognize for storm-damage scoping. A HAAG-certified inspection report carries significantly more weight in a disputed claim than a non-certified one.

Yes — the general home inspector's roof check is visual from ground or eaves only and routinely misses flashing failures, hidden hail damage, and decking issues. A separate roofing-contractor inspection (with attic-side check) typically costs $150–$350 and can save tens of thousands on a hidden replacement need.

Walk-on inspections catch soft decking, lifting shingles, and granule loss you can feel underfoot but not see from above. Drone inspections are safer on steep or fragile roofs (slate, tile, very steep pitch) and provide better photo documentation of large commercial roofs. A thorough inspector uses both where appropriate.

Yes — a HAAG-certified or manufacturer-certified inspector can document hail, wind, and tree-impact damage with timestamped photos, a written scope, and a damage diagram. They cannot legally negotiate the claim for you (that's the homeowner's role and licensed public adjuster's role), but their report is the foundation for a fair settlement.

A standard residential roof inspection runs 45–90 minutes on-site plus 1–3 days for the written report. Commercial inspections take half a day to a full day depending on roof area and complexity. Drone-assisted inspections can be faster on-site but the photo review back at the office adds time.

Granule loss in gutters, cupping or curling shingles, missing or damaged flashing at penetrations, ice-dam staining at eaves, soft or rotted decking from the attic side, blocked or undersized attic ventilation, hail bruising (flexible shingle dimples), and storm-lifted shingles where the seal strip has released.

No — inspections never require a permit. Permits are required for the actual repair or replacement work that follows. A licensed roofer pulls the permit in their name when work is scheduled.