New Orleans Roof Inspection
Two kinds of roof inspection from a licensed New Orleans roofer: a free inspection and estimate when something is wrong, and a detailed 21-point Roof Inspection Report with photos and a remaining-life estimate for insurance policies, home sales and planning.
Free Roof Inspection or 21-Point Roof Inspection Report
For a leak, storm damage, missing shingles or a roof you think may need replacing. We get on the roof, find the problem, take photos and give you an itemized written estimate for the repair or replacement. No charge and no obligation.
Best for: leaks, repairs and replacement quotes. See roof repair.
A documented check of the whole roof and attic. You get a written photo report covering all 21 points, our findings on each, and our estimate of the roof’s remaining life expectancy. Price depends on the size and steepness of the roof.
Best for: insurance policies and renewals, buying or selling a home, and planning ahead.
What Our 21-Point Roof Inspection Covers
Roof edges and drainage
- Drip edge
- Gutters
- Starter shingles
- Eave condition
Roof surface
- Shingle condition
- Shingle brittleness
- Granule condition
- Condition of each slope
- Condition of the lower roof level
- Hip and ridge cap shingle condition
- Ridge condition
- Valley condition, valley metal or ice and water shield
- Terra cotta, slate, clay or ceramic tiles, if present
Penetrations and flashing
- Roof penetrations: plumbing pipe jacks, attic fans, water heater and furnace vents
- Air conditioner stands
- Wall flashing
- Step flashing
- Chimney flashing and counter flashing
Attic and overall
- Attic conditions: framing, decking and signs of water
- Attic ventilation
- Remaining life expectancy of the roof
What you receive
A written report with photos of each area, our notes on anything that needs attention, and our estimate of how many years of life the roof has left.
When to Get a Roof Inspection in New Orleans
New insurance policy or renewal
Insurers often ask about a roof’s age and condition. Our Roof Inspection Report documents it with photos and a remaining-life estimate you can share.
Buying or selling a home
Know the real condition of the roof before closing, with a written report instead of a guess.
Before hurricane season
A check in May or June catches loose shingles, cracked pipe boots and clogged gutters while they are cheap to fix.
A stain, a leak or a storm
Call for a free inspection. The sooner the source is found, the smaller the repair. See storm damage roof repair.
After Your Roof Inspection
If the roof is in good shape, we tell you so. If it needs work, you get an itemized written estimate that lists each repair, and if a repair will buy you a few good years, we recommend that over a new roof.
One customer review puts it this way: after an inspection we said the roof was good for another two years with a few small repairs, and two years later the customer called us back for the new roof.
New Orleans Roof Inspection FAQ
Is the roof inspection really free?
The inspection and estimate for a leak, repair or replacement is free, with no obligation. The 21-point Roof Inspection Report, with a written photo report and remaining-life estimate, costs $150 to $300 depending on the size and steepness of the roof.
What is the difference between the free inspection and the Roof Inspection Report?
The free inspection focuses on a problem and gives you a price to fix it. The Roof Inspection Report is a full 21-point check of the roof and attic, documented in a written photo report with our estimate of the roof’s remaining life.
How long does a roof inspection take?
Most take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the roof and attic access.
Do I need to be home?
It helps for the attic check, but it is not required for the roof itself.
How often should a roof be inspected in New Orleans?
Once a year, ideally before hurricane season, and again after any major storm.
Do you inspect tile, metal and flat roofs?
Yes. We inspect shingle, clay and slate tile, metal and flat roofs on homes and small commercial buildings.