Roofing Guide · Updated November 2026
A general home inspector checks the roof from the ground or a ladder. For an older home or a roof near the end of its life, a roofer's inspection can save you thousands at the negotiating table.
Call (610) 831-3192Some insurers ask about roof age and condition, and an old roof can affect your coverage or premium. Knowing the roof's condition before closing avoids surprises.
A written report with photos and a repair or replacement estimate gives you something concrete to ask the seller for: a repair before closing, a credit, or a price reduction.
For newer roofs it often is. For older roofs, slate, flat roofs or signs of leaks, a roofer's inspection adds detail a general inspector may not provide.
Usually under an hour on site, with photos and a written summary after.
You can negotiate for repairs, a credit or a lower price based on the roofer's report.
Free inspection and written quote from a local Montgomery County roofer. Emergency tarping and leak calls answered 7 days a week.