A roof inspection is the cheapest insurance a homeowner buys, and it should be free. The roofer we refer walks the roof, checks drains, seams and flashing, photographs what they find, and gives you a written read on the roof's condition and remaining life, not a sales pitch.
Inspections matter most at three moments in the Borderland: before you buy or sell a home, after a monsoon storm or spring windstorm, and before monsoon season starts, when a small fix costs far less than a ceiling.
What a real inspection covers
A proper inspection is more than a look from the driveway. On a flat roof it means checking the membrane for cracks, blisters and shrinkage, the seams, the drains and scuppers, parapet flashing and coping, and any rooftop equipment curbs. On a tile or shingle roof it means loose or cracked pieces, flashing, and the condition of the underlayment where it can be seen.
- Membrane or field: cracks, chalking, blisters, granule loss, remaining life
- Drainage: ponding, clogged drains and scuppers, slope
- Flashing, parapets, vents and rooftop-unit curbs, the most common leak sources
- Written findings with photos: repair, recoat, monitor, or plan to replace
Inspections for a home sale
The roof is one of the first items a buyer's inspector flags. Knowing its true condition before you list, or before you close on a purchase, turns a surprise into a number you can plan around. That matters most with a flat roof of unknown age, where a seller's word and the actual membrane condition can be far apart.
After a real storm an inspection does the same job for a different reason: it documents wind or hail effects while they are fresh. In either case the inspection is free and the findings are yours to keep, whether or not you ever hire the roofer who did it.
Roof Inspections — Questions El Paso Homeowners Ask
Is the roof inspection really free?
Yes. The inspection and written findings are free and carry no obligation. Anyone charging for a basic roof inspection, or pressuring you to buy at the end of it, is not who you want on your roof.
How long does an inspection take?
Usually thirty to sixty minutes for a typical home, including drainage and flashing checks and photographs. You get written findings, not a verbal sales pitch.
Should I get the roof inspected before monsoon season?
It is a smart time. Spring or early summer is when seams, drains and flashing can be fixed cheaply, before the first heavy storm turns a small gap into an interior repair.
Can you inspect a roof I am about to buy?
Yes, and it is money well spent. A licensed roofer's written assessment of a home you are buying tells you whether you are inheriting years of life or a near-term replacement, while it can still affect the price.
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