A roof that looks fine from the street can still be failing. Broken seal strips, hail bruising and cracked pipe boots do not show from the ground, and by the time a ceiling stain appears the water has been getting in for a while.
When to Schedule a Roof Inspection
- After a storm. Any named storm, hail, or wind strong enough to bring down branches.
- At the first sign of a leak. A ceiling stain, a musty attic or peeling paint near the roofline.
- When your insurer writes about roof age. Non-renewal and inspection-required letters have deadlines.
- Before buying or selling a home. Roof condition drives insurability in Florida.
- Every two to three years once a shingle roof passes ten years old.
What Our Roof Inspectors Check
- Shingle field: lifted tabs, broken seals, cracks, granule loss
- Hail bruising and wind creasing
- Ridge caps and hip lines
- Valleys and their metal
- Step, counter and chimney flashing
- Pipe boots, vents and skylights
- Drip edge, fascia and soffit
- Gutters and downspouts
- Decking: soft spots and sagging
- Attic: stains, daylight, ventilation and insulation
- Tile roofs: cracked or slipped tiles and underlayment condition
- Flat sections: seams, blisters and ponding
A typical inspection takes 30 to 45 minutes.
What You Receive
You get labeled photos of each finding, a plain-language summary of the roof's condition and a recommendation: leave it alone, repair, or replace. If work is needed, a written, itemized estimate follows, for a roof repair or a roof replacement. If nothing is wrong, we tell you that.
Roof Age Letters From Your Insurer
Florida insurers look hard at roof age. Under section 627.7011 of the Florida Statutes, an insurer may not refuse to issue or renew a homeowners policy solely because of roof age when the roof is less than 15 years old. For a roof 15 years or older, the insurer must let you obtain an inspection, and may not refuse coverage solely for age if that inspection shows five or more years of useful life remaining.
The statute calls for an inspection by an authorized inspector, so ask your insurer or agent what form and credentials they accept before you book. Our photo report documents the roof's condition either way.
Roof Inspection FAQ
Is the roof inspection really free?
Yes, for homeowners who want to know the condition of their roof or have suspected damage. There is no obligation to hire us for any work afterward.
How long does a roof inspection take?
About 30 to 45 minutes for a typical single-family home, longer for large, steep or tile roofs. You do not need to be home if we have access to the exterior, though attic access helps.
Should I get an inspection before the insurance adjuster comes?
It helps. An independent photo record made soon after the storm shows the damage as it was. You can share those photos and our written estimate with your insurer. Questions about coverage belong with your insurer, agent, a licensed public adjuster or an attorney.
Do you inspect tile and metal roofs?
Yes. On tile we look for cracked and slipped tiles and assess the underlayment, which is what keeps water out. On metal we check fasteners, seams, sealant and flashing.
Roof Inspection Near You
We provide roof inspection across Orange County: