We walk the roof
Binoculars and a drone tell you about the field. They do not tell you whether the decking is soft underfoot or whether somebody nailed the step flashing through its face.
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Virginia / Roof System
Roof Inspection in Northern Virginia
We do not lead with a price, we lead with questions. A free inspection tells you what your roof actually needs, what can wait another few seasons, and what is nothing at all.
Free and no obligation
CompanyCam photos
Written estimate
Attic and ventilation
Storm documentation
2
Offices, Springfield and Fredericksburg
Free
Inspections, no pressure
270 lb
CertainTeed Landmark Pro standard
Overview
Most free roof inspections exist to manufacture a sale. Ours exists to answer a question, and sometimes the honest answer is that your roof has good years left in it.
We get on the roof, not just the ground with binoculars. Field shingles, nail zone, flashing at every wall and penetration, valley condition, ridge and soffit ventilation, decking underfoot, and the gutter line all get looked at and photographed. You get a CompanyCam link with the photos and video, stored indefinitely, so you can see exactly what we saw.
Photos you keep
Every finding goes on CompanyCam with photo and video. You get the link, the files stay stored indefinitely, and you can hand them to an adjuster or the next homeowner.
No obligation, ever
The inspection is free and the written estimate is free. If we tell you the roof is fine, that is the whole visit. We would rather earn the job later than sell you one you do not need.
Detail
What we actually look at
A real inspection is a checklist, not a glance. These are the four things that decide whether a roof gets repaired, maintained, or replaced, and we walk you through each one.
- Shingle and nail zoneGranule loss, thermal cracking, lifted tabs, and where the nails actually landed. A shingle nailed above the nail zone will blow off in a wind event no matter what the wrapper promised.
- Flashing and penetrationsStep and counter flashing at every wall, valley metal, pipe collars, and the chimney. This is where most leaks start, and where a tired roof gives up long before the field shingles do.
- Ventilation balanceRidge exhaust measured against soffit intake. An attic with exhaust and no intake cooks the underside of the deck, and that shows up as curled shingles years before a roof should be curling.
- Decking and the edgeSoft spots underfoot, sheathing gaps, fascia condition, drip edge, and the gutter line. The roof edge is where roofing and gutter problems overlap, and we run both trades in house.
Diagnostic
Not sure what you are looking at?
Four questions. You get a straight read on whether this is a repair, a replacement, a gutter job or an insurance claim, and where to go next.
Roof and gutter diagnostic
Step 1 of 4
NO EMAIL REQUIRED
Coverage
Where we work
We cover Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area out of two offices. Search for your town, or pick it off the list to see the map and the local page.
No match in our service area. Call (703) 347-6482 anyway, we travel for larger jobs.
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Service areas
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Roof age
What the age of a roof does and does not tell you, and why it is never the only thing worth looking at.
Why us
The part other crews skip
Inspected first
We get on the roof and photograph what we find before we quote. You see the same evidence we do.
Roofing and gutters together
One crew for the roof, the siding and the gutters, so nobody is blaming the other trade.
Licensed and insured
Virginia license 2705155080, CertainTeed ShingleMaster certified, fully insured on every job.
Every job documented
Photos and video through the whole install on CompanyCam, stored indefinitely, with a link that is yours to keep.
Reviews
What Virginia homeowners say
Questions
Roof Inspection questions we get asked
Is the inspection really free?
Yes, free and with no obligation, and the written estimate is free too. We do not charge for looking and we do not need a signature to leave. If the roof is fine we say so, and we show you why on the photos rather than asking you to take our word.
How long does it take?
Usually under an hour on a typical single family home, longer if there are multiple roof planes, a flat section, or storm damage to document. We walk you through the findings before we leave rather than mailing you a report you cannot read.
Will you try to sell me a roof I do not need?
No. If your roof has good years left, a targeted repair or a tune up is the recommendation, and that is what the written estimate says. We do not manufacture urgency out of a close up photo of one lifted shingle.
Should I get an inspection after a storm?
Yes, and quickly. Wind and hail damage is easiest to document while it is fresh, and adjusters look for it. Never sign an assignment of benefits with anyone, and if a contractor offers to cover your deductible, that is insurance fraud in Virginia.
Do you check the attic too?
When we can get into it, yes. The underside of the deck tells you about ventilation, past leaks, and moisture that never showed on a ceiling. A dark stain on the sheathing is often the first real evidence of a flashing problem.
By town
Roof Repair Near You
Every town we cover has its own page with local detail. Pick yours.
By town
Roof Inspection Near You
Local pages for the towns we cover.
Protect the roof
A roof is only as good as the gutter below it.
Clogged gutters back water up under the first course of shingles, rot the fascia and feed ice dams. Keep them clean on a schedule and the roof edge stays dry. Ask about adding the Annual Gutter Cleaning Plan to your roof project.
Get an honest look at your roof
Free inspection, free written estimate, photos you keep. Two offices, Springfield and Fredericksburg, cover Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area, and emergency calls go first.
- Free inspection, no pressure
- Photos of everything we find, yours to keep
- Licensed and insured, VA 2705155080
- CertainTeed ShingleMaster certified
Request your free inspection
Tell us what you are seeing and we will get back to you to set a time.