Many roofers will check your roof for free when you are thinking about a new one. Others charge a fee, most often for a written report, a home sale, or a special kind of inspection. Ours is free: a roofer gets on your roof, takes photos and video, and texts them to you.
Why do some roof inspections cost money?
There are a few kinds of roof inspections. What you pay depends on which one you need.
| Kind of inspection | Who usually does it | Free or paid? |
|---|---|---|
| Roof check before a new roof | A roofing company | Often free |
| Whole-house inspection | A home inspector, when you buy or sell | Paid, and the roof is one part of it |
| Detailed written report | A roofer or inspector | Often paid |
| Special tools, like drones or thermal cameras | Some roofers and inspectors | Often paid |
A roofer who sells new roofs can check yours for free because it is how they earn your business. A home inspector looks at the whole house, so the roof gets less time. Some home inspectors look at the roof from the ground or a ladder instead of walking on it.
What should a good roof inspection include?
No matter who does it or what it costs, a good roof check should include:
- Someone actually on the roof, if it is safe to walk. A lot can hide from the driveway.
- The shingles. Curling, cracking, bare spots, and missing pieces.
- The weak spots. Valleys, chimneys, walls, vents, and the seals around pipes.
- Signs of bad wood. Soft spots underfoot or sagging lines.
- Photos and video, so you see what they saw.
- A plain answer. Is the roof fine, near the end, or done?
If you only get a verbal "you need a new roof" with no pictures, ask for photos.
How does our free roof check work?
- Text or call us with your address. We are open 7 days, 8 to 6.
- A roofer comes out and gets on your roof.
- We text you photos and video and tell you what we found.
- If you need a new roof, you get an exact price in writing.
| Question | Our answer |
|---|---|
| Does it cost anything? | No. It is free. |
| Does a roofer get on the roof? | Yes. |
| Do I get photos and video? | Yes, texted to you. |
| Do I have to be home? | Ask us when you book. |
| What if my roof is fine? | We tell you that. |
Is a free roof inspection just a sales pitch?
Fair question. We do sell roof replacements. That is our business.
Here is why you can trust what we tell you: you get the photos and video. You do not have to take our word for it. You can see the curling shingles or the bare spots for yourself, and show them to anyone you like. If your roof has years left, we say so.
Getting more than one quote on a new roof is smart. Our photos make it easy to compare.
When should you get a roof inspected?
- Your roof is 15 years old or more. Do not wait for a leak.
- After a big storm with strong wind or hail. See our storm damage page.
- You see a leak or a ceiling stain.
- You are buying or selling a home. Buyers often ask about the roof first.
- You see warning signs. Our list of signs you need a new roof can help.
Can I get a price without an inspection?
You can get a fast estimate. Our instant roof quote measures your roof from satellite images and shows a price range in seconds. The exact price comes after a roofer checks the roof in person. Some things, like soft wood or a second layer of shingles, only show up up close.
What happens after the inspection?
If your roof needs to be replaced, we walk you through it. Most roofs are done in one day. We clean up and run a magnet over the yard for nails. Our work comes with a 5-year workmanship warranty. You can also pay over time. Financing is available, subject to approval.
Read more about roof replacement, or book a free roof inspection now. You can also text us at (980) 888-8431.
Common questions
How much does your roof inspection cost?
Nothing. Our roof check is free. A roofer gets on your roof, takes photos and video, and texts them to you.
Why are some roof inspections not free?
Paid inspections are often for a written report, a home sale, or special tools like drones. A whole-house inspection from a home inspector is also paid, and the roof is only one part of it.
Do you get on the roof?
Yes. A roofer gets on your roof and takes photos and video, then we text them to you.
What if my roof does not need to be replaced?
We tell you that. You still get the photos and video, and you do not owe us anything.
