Roof Inspection in Los Angeles

Residential roof inspections typically cost $150 to $400 depending on the size and complexity of the roof. For that price you get a full written report with photos covering every major component, estimated remaining lifespan, and our honest recommendation.

We recommend an inspection every 2-3 years for roofs under 15 years old, and annually after that. You should also get an inspection after any major storm or if you notice signs of problems like water stains, missing shingles, or granules in your gutters.

We check shingles or tiles for wear, cracking, and damage. We inspect flashing around chimneys, vents, and skylights. We look at valleys, ridge caps, and pipe collars. In the attic, we check for water stains, mold, daylight, ventilation, and insulation. From the ground, we examine gutters, downspouts, soffit, and fascia.

A pre-listing roof inspection lets you fix small issues before buyers find them and use them as negotiation leverage. It also gives buyers confidence that the roof is solid, which helps the deal move faster. A $200 inspection can prevent a $5,000 price reduction during negotiations.

The general home inspection gives your roof about 5 minutes of attention. A dedicated roof inspection gets someone on the roof, in the attic, and looking at the details a general inspector misses. It can save you from a $15,000 surprise after closing.

A typical residential inspection takes 45 minutes to an hour on-site. That includes time on the roof, in the attic, and examining the exterior from the ground. You receive the written report with photos within 24-48 hours.

We use drone photography when a roof is too steep or fragile to walk safely, or when we need overhead documentation for insurance purposes. For most inspections, we prefer to be on the roof in person because you catch things by feel and up close that a camera misses.

The report details every issue and ranks them by urgency. We tell you what needs attention now, what to watch over the next few years, and whether repair or replacement makes more sense. There is no pressure to hire us for the work, the report stands on its own.

Free inspections from roofing companies are usually sales pitches, not objective assessments. A paid inspection gives you an unbiased evaluation of your roof's condition. When you pay for the inspection, the inspector is working for you, not looking for a way to sell you a new roof.

Some insurers require a roof inspection before issuing or renewing a policy, especially for older homes. They want to confirm the roof is in acceptable condition. Our inspection reports include the detail and documentation that insurance companies need.

Yes. We walk tile roofs carefully, stepping on the lower third of each tile where it is supported. We have inspected thousands of tile roofs without breakage. If a tile does crack during inspection, we replace it on the spot at no charge.

A local inspector understands LA building codes, climate-specific wear patterns, and the materials common to this area. They know that Santa Ana winds stress flashing differently than coastal salt air degrades metal, and that intense UV causes different damage than freeze-thaw cycles. That regional knowledge means they catch problems a generic inspector would miss.

Our report covers every major roof component with photos: shingles or tiles, flashing around chimneys and vents, drainage and gutter systems, ventilation and attic condition, decking integrity, and pipe collar seals. Each issue is ranked by urgency with a clear recommendation. You also get an estimated remaining lifespan and our honest assessment of whether repair or replacement makes more sense.