If you’ve never had a professional roof inspection before, it’s normal to wonder what you’re actually signing up for. Here’s the short version: an inspector arrives at the scheduled time, walks the entire roof surface (not just the parts visible from the street), and checks the attic if accessible.
They’re looking for damaged, missing, or aging shingles; flashing issues around chimneys, vents, and skylights; signs of moisture in the attic; and the condition of gutters and downspouts, since those affect how water moves off the roof. Everything gets photographed as they go.
At the end, you get a plain-language explanation of what they found — not a sales pitch. If nothing needs attention, they’ll tell you that directly. If something does, you’ll get a written scope of work with clear pricing before you decide anything. The whole visit typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, and there’s no obligation to move forward with any work afterward.