What we look at
- The roof surface: coating, foam, felt, gravel or membrane condition
- Soft spots and moisture under the surface
- Parapet caps, inside faces and roof-to-wall corners
- Canales, scuppers and drains
- Skylights, vents, swamp coolers and other openings
- Ponding and drainage
- Stucco and signs of water in the walls
What you get
Photos of what we found, a plain-language summary and options: maintain, repair, recoat or replace. We'll tell you if the roof is in good shape.
Good times for an inspection
- Before buying a home with a flat roof (see buying a home with a flat roof)
- Before monsoon season, ideally late spring
- After a hail storm or high wind
- When a ceiling stain shows up
- If it's been several years since anyone was on the roof
Call us for a free look at your roof. You get photos of what we find and written pricing before any work starts.
Common questions
How often should a flat roof be inspected?
Once a year is a good habit, plus after major storms.
Can I inspect it myself?
You can look from a safe ladder for obvious issues, but walking a roof and checking for moisture is best left to a pro.
Is the inspection free?
Estimates are free. Detailed reports for real estate transactions may be priced separately; we'll tell you up front.