Roof Inspections

A FREE roof inspection is included with all of the physical inspections we perform*. Our construction experts will find the material defects and installation errors by walking most first (and some second) story roofs. We still believe walking roofs is the best roof inspection method unless a safety issue such as an unusually steep sloped roof is present**. In some cases roofs are either too high above the ground level or wet and can not be safely walked upon. For these cases, we have developed proprietary technology that allows us to clearly view extra tall roofs via high precision, elevated/remote controlled camera. This innovative technology helps us identify many defects that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. This also assists our clients by helping them get the seller to bear the expense of repairing the problems prior to close of escrow and/or saving them the extra cost and hassle of hiring a separate roofing professional.

Above: Photo of a slipped roof tile noted on the otherwise inaccessible second story roof. Using our remote camera technology we were able to discover this repairable material defect, which would have eventually become a leaking roof

* Roof inspection on condos are generally excluded as they are maintained and the responsibility of the homeowner’s association (HOA)
** As per industry standard we generally do NOT walk clay and concrete tile roof surfaces, due to inspector safety and risk of damaging the roof covering.