Book one when your roof is ten or more years old, when you're buying or selling a home, when someone says you need a new roof and you want a second opinion, or after solar, HVAC or skylight work.
We walk you through the same five steps on every inspection, so you can make an informed choice about your roof.
We start with what prompted the call and ask about past repairs, since earlier work changes what we look for.
Gutters, downspouts and soft metals show granule loss, dents and drainage problems before anyone climbs a ladder.
Where it's safe to walk, we check shingles, ridges, valleys, flashing, pipe boots, vents and any earlier repairs.
Where there's access, we look for daylight at penetrations, water stains, damp insulation and ventilation problems.
You get photos of what we found and a plain recommendation, with our honest estimate of the roof's remaining life.
Call (512) 843-0078 or schedule a trusted consultation online. There's no obligation, and you keep the photos either way. After hail or high wind, ask for a storm damage assessment instead.
Once a year is a good baseline for roofs older than about ten years, plus after any major hail or wind storm. Newer roofs can go longer between checks.
Partly. A home inspector checks the roof as one item on a long list, often from the ground. A roofer's inspection covers the roof system and the attic in more depth.
You get photos and a written recommendation. If it's wear and tear, we'll price the repair. There's no obligation to hire us. If water is already coming in, start with emergency roof tarping.
Most asphalt shingles are rated for 20 to 30 years, but Central Texas heat and hail often shorten that. An inspection tells you where yours stands.
Usually not for a like-for-like shingle replacement. In Austin's Wildland-Urban Interface, replacing half or more of the roof needs a permit, and the whole roof must meet new-construction standards. Check your address on the city's WUI map before you plan the work.
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