Roof Inspection
The roof is the most expensive single component on most homes — and the one buyers know least about. Our roof inspections cover shingle condition, flashing, vents, gutters, downspouts, valleys, penetrations, and an estimate of remaining service life.
The roof is the most expensive single component on most homes — and the one buyers know least about. Our roof inspections cover shingle condition, flashing, vents, gutters, downspouts, valleys, penetrations, and an estimate of remaining service life.
What we check on every roof inspection
- ✓Asphalt shingle granule loss, curling, cupping, missing tabs
- ✓Metal roof seam integrity and fastener condition
- ✓Chimney flashing, step flashing, drip edge
- ✓Plumbing vent boots and pipe penetration seals
- ✓Skylight flashing and glazing seals
- ✓Gutter condition, slope, attachment, downspout discharge
- ✓Valleys and ridge cap condition
- ✓Soft spots indicating decking damage (visual / walk where safe)
- ✓Estimated remaining service life
Common defects we find
- End-of-life shingles from the 1990s southern-MN building wave
- Improperly sealed plumbing vent boots leaking into attic
- Missing or damaged drip edge causing fascia rot
- Gutter-discharge directly against foundation
- Cracked or missing chimney flashing
- Hail damage not previously documented to insurance
Southern Minnesota considerations
Southern Minnesota roofs face severe wind, hail, and freeze-thaw cycles. Many homes have original roofs from the late-1990s building boom that are now near or past end-of-life. Wind damage from prairie storms is frequently undocumented and can be reported on insurance after inspection.
Common questions
Do you walk the roof?
When safe and accessible. Walking is preferred. If pitch, height, weather, or damage make walking unsafe, we use binoculars and drone-equivalent visual evaluation. Either way, the report documents how the roof was evaluated.
Can you tell me how much life is left in my roof?
We provide an estimated remaining service life based on visible condition and typical lifespan for that material. This is an estimate, not a guarantee — but our estimates are accurate within 1-3 years in most cases.
Will you find hail damage?
Yes — visible hail damage is documented in the report. If we suspect hail damage, we recommend a dedicated insurance hail-damage claim with a roofer or insurance adjuster as the next step.
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