ServicesRoof Inspections
Roof Inspections in Warr Acres
Our inspection covers every layer, from the shingle surface to the boards under it seen from your attic. We photograph each problem and explain it in plain English, so you know what's sound, what can wait and what needs work soon, and you decide at your own pace.
What you learn from a roof inspection
An inspection means looking closely at each part of your roof that keeps the weather out: shingles, flashing, vents and pipe boots, gutters, and the decking visible from your attic. We go over the roof, take photos, then sit with you and walk through them. By the end you have a clear sense of your roof's condition and what it needs, if anything.
Good times to book one: when a house is about to change hands, soon after hail or high wind, when your roof reaches roughly 15 years old, or when a ceiling stain appears and you'd like the cause pinned down before you spend money on repairs.
We bring over 20 years of combined roofing experience to every visit, which helps us tell ordinary wear apart from a shingle that is actually failing. A lot of our inspections finish with good news, and when yours does, that's exactly what we'll tell you.
What we look at on your roof
- Shingles and roof surface
- We hunt for shingles that are missing, cracked or curled, dents left by hail, and bald patches where the granules are gone. Those granules matter because they protect the asphalt from sunlight.
- Flashing and anything that pokes through
- Leaks most often begin where a pipe, vent or chimney breaks through the roof. We check the metal flashing along chimneys and walls, the rubber collars on plumbing vents, and the seals around exhaust fans and skylights.
- Attic and roof decking
- Up in your attic, we watch for pinholes of light, water marks, wet insulation and decking that is soft or dark. Ventilation gets a look as well, because a hot attic with poor airflow can cook shingles from underneath through an Oklahoma summer.
- Gutters and drainage
- Gutters that are clogged or pulling away let water back up under the roof edge. We note how the gutters, downspouts and drip edge are holding up, and whether water is draining away from your home.
- Photos you keep
- Every item we flag comes with a photo and a short note on what it is and how soon it needs attention.
When your roof is due for an inspection
Hail or high wind just hit
Hail can dent shingles without tearing any off, and you usually can't see it from the yard. Having the roof checked soon after also gives you a record if you choose to file a claim.
A water spot inside
A tan or brown patch overhead tells you water found a way in, but the entry point may not sit directly above it. Water tends to travel along the rafters before it drips.
Grit collecting in the gutters
New roofs shed a little grit, and that's expected. Piles of granules in the gutters or at the downspout outlets on an older roof suggest the shingles are wearing thin.
A home sale is coming up
A roof is one of the costliest parts of any house. Knowing its condition ahead of closing keeps buyers and sellers from an unpleasant surprise late in the deal.
Your roof has some age on it
Asphalt shingles take hail, strong wind and long hot summers year after year. If yours is past 15 years and hasn't been looked at in a while, it's a good time.
How the inspection visit works
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Start with a phone call
Let us know what has you thinking about an inspection, such as a recent storm, a water spot or a sale. We'll agree on a time and mention whether we need to get into the attic.
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From the ground, then up top
First we walk around the house checking the roofline and gutters. Then we climb up if the roof is safe to walk; on very steep or brittle roofs we work from a ladder along the edges.
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Inside the attic
If you're comfortable with it, we head into the attic to look at the bottom of the decking, the insulation and the airflow. A slow leak often leaves marks up here long before it stains a ceiling.
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Walking you through it
Before leaving, we sit down with you and the photos. For each item we explain what it is, what probably caused it and the choices you have, from leaving it be to a small repair to budgeting for roof replacement later on.
What sets the price of a roof inspection
Ask about the price when you phone, and we'll give you a straight answer before anyone drives out. The cost mostly follows how much time your roof needs for a careful look. Here is what changes that.
- How big and how complex the roof is
- A one-story ranch with a plain gable roof is quick to cover. Several valleys, dormers or roof levels mean more ground to walk and more spots to photograph.
- Steepness and height
- A steep pitch calls for harnesses and extra setup. A tall two-story house or a cramped side yard can slow the ladder work too.
- Getting into the attic
- A pull-down ladder takes a minute. A tiny closet hatch, or an attic with no opening, changes how we look at the decking from below.
- How the findings will be used
- A quick check after a storm moves faster than a full record that a buyer, a seller or your insurance company will lean on. That kind of report calls for more photos, more measurements and more notes on each item we find.
Questions about roof inspections
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How long does a roof inspection take?
Most houses take one to two hours, and that includes the attic and the talk at the end. A bigger, steeper or more cut-up roof can run longer. Describe your home when you phone and we'll give you a closer estimate.
Do I have to be there?
It's better if you are, since we need someone to let us into the attic and we like showing you the photos face to face. If your day won't allow it, we can check the outside and go over the findings with you by phone later.
Will you just push me toward a new roof?
That isn't how we work. An inspection is meant to give you an honest read on your roof. When a few repairs will buy several good years, we tell you that and point you to roof repair. When replacement is the smarter move, the photos show you why so you can decide on your own.
Will an inspection help with an insurance claim?
It can. Dated photos and written notes are solid documentation of storm damage. We're glad to explain how claims usually work, but the adjuster from your insurance company makes the coverage decision. Our storm damage repair page has more on this.
Which licenses do you carry?
Our company holds an Oklahoma general contractor license as well as an Oklahoma commercial roofing license. Building owners can read how we look at flat and low-slope roofs on our commercial roof repair page.
Do you inspect roofs beyond Warr Acres?
We do. Homeowners in Bethany, The Village, Oklahoma City, Yukon, Edmond and other towns close by call us too. You'll find the full list on the Service Areas page.
Get a clear answer about your roof
We come out once, take the photos and explain every one of them so you know what you're looking at. Pick up the phone and we'll set a visit around your schedule.