Roof Inspection Services
Comprehensive structural and surface inspections, flashing analysis, gutter check, and a documented report of what we found and what it means.
About roof inspection
An inspection is worth doing before you need it. The most expensive roofing problems in this climate are the slow ones - a failed pipe boot wetting the deck for two winters, a valley that has been leaking into an exterior wall, an attic with blocked intake vents quietly cooking the shingles from below.
We inspect the roof surface, the flashings and penetrations, the edge details and gutters, and where access allows, the underside of the deck from the attic. You get a written summary with photographs, a clear statement of condition, and a realistic estimate of remaining service life.
Roof Inspection: what the work covers
Surface condition
Shingle condition, granule loss, curling, cracking, blistering, and evidence of hail or wind damage.
Flashing and penetrations
Chimneys, pipe boots, vents, skylights, wall transitions and valleys - where the majority of leaks actually originate.
Edge details and drainage
Drip edge, fascia, soffit condition, gutter attachment and whether water is leaving the roof the way it should.
Attic and deck assessment
Where access permits: signs of past water entry, deck staining, insulation condition and whether intake ventilation is actually open.
Ventilation balance
Intake versus exhaust. Unbalanced ventilation shortens shingle life and drives ice dam formation.
Written report
Photographs, findings, prioritized recommendations and remaining service life - in a format you can act on or file.
What to expect
The same four steps on every project, whether it is a single pipe boot or a full commercial replacement.
Request an Estimate
Contact Chicago Roofing Inc and tell us about your specific residential or commercial roofing needs.
Roof Inspection
We assess the overall roof condition and identify necessary repairs, leak points, or replacement needs.
Clear Recommendation
We explain the recommended roofing solution clearly and provide a straightforward, transparent estimate.
Professional Roofing Work
We complete the agreed project with attention to quality, safety and protection of your property.
Roof Inspection across the Chicago area
We work throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane and McHenry Counties.
Roof Inspection FAQs
More questions are answered on the main FAQ page.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Once a year is reasonable for most properties, plus after any significant hail or high-wind event. Roofs past 15 years benefit from twice a year, typically spring and fall.
What do you actually check?
Surface condition across every slope, all flashings and penetrations, valleys, edge metal and gutters, ventilation intake and exhaust, and where access allows, the deck from inside the attic. Findings come back with photographs.
Will you try to sell me a roof?
No. A large share of the inspections we do end with "your roof is in good shape, here is what to watch." If the roof needs work we will show you the photographs and explain why, but the inspection is not a sales call.
Can I get an inspection for a home I am buying?
Yes, and it is a good idea. A general home inspection covers the roof at a high level. A roofing-specific inspection gives you remaining service life and a repair scope you can use in negotiations.
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Tell us about the property and what you are seeing. Estimates are free, and there is no obligation attached to them.