Roof Inspection
Professional Roof Inspection
Whether you're buying a home, filing an insurance claim, or just want to know how much life your roof has left, a professional inspection gives you the answers — in writing, with photos, from a licensed contractor.
When you need a real inspection
Home inspectors give a general roof overview. A roofing contractor inspection tells you exactly what's wrong, what it'll cost, and how long you have.
- Buying a home and need a real roof assessment
- Selling and want to disclose accurately
- Insurance carrier is asking for an inspection
- Recent storm and unsure about damage
- Annual maintenance check on an older roof
- Refinancing and lender is requiring documentation
Our inspection process
Full roof walk
We physically walk every slope (safety permitting) and inspect flashing, penetrations, ridge, and valleys.
Attic inspection
Check decking from below, look for moisture, ventilation issues, and framing problems.
Photo & drone documentation
Full photo set of every issue, with drone imagery of the whole roof plane.
Written report
Formal PDF report with findings, recommendations, and repair cost estimates.
Answers, in writing
You get a formal inspection report that works for buyers, sellers, lenders, insurers, and your own planning.
- Full written PDF report
- Photo and drone documentation
- Repair vs replace recommendation with cost ranges
- Estimate of remaining useful life
- Attic ventilation and moisture assessment
Why Every Homeowner Should Have Their Roof Inspected
Most roof failures don't happen suddenly. They happen slowly, over years, and become disruptive because nobody noticed them until water was coming through the ceiling. A professional inspection every 2–3 years — or after any significant storm event — catches problems while they're still small. A minor flashing repair today prevents an interior damage claim next year.
We inspect roofs for a few common reasons: pre-purchase inspections for homebuyers, post-storm inspections for damage documentation, insurance-required inspections on aging roofs, and maintenance inspections for homeowners who simply want to know where their roof stands.
What a Williams Roofing Inspection Actually Covers
Every inspection starts with a full walk of the roof — every slope, every valley, every penetration. We check shingle condition, granule loss, seal-strip integrity, and any signs of wind damage or hail impact. We inspect every pipe boot, every flashing, and every ridge and hip line. We climb into the attic (when accessible) to check for daylight, moisture staining, insulation condition, and ventilation adequacy.
We take photos of everything. You get a written report with color photos, a slope-by-slope condition assessment, and a prioritized list of any repairs we recommend. If your roof has years of life left, we tell you that in writing.
Real Estate and Insurance Inspections
Buying a home? A pre-purchase roof inspection is one of the smartest steps you can take before closing. Home inspectors are generalists and often can't safely access roofs — they inspect from the ground with binoculars. A dedicated roof inspection catches issues a general inspection misses and gives you documented leverage in the negotiation.
Insurance carriers increasingly require inspection reports on roofs over 15–20 years old to continue coverage or to renew a policy. We provide reports formatted to major-carrier standards — including underwriting photos, condition ratings, and remaining-life estimates — that satisfy typical requirements.
What Happens After the Inspection
If your roof is in good shape, we tell you that plainly. We're not going to invent repairs to justify a service call. If there are minor issues — a lifted shingle, a cracked pipe boot, a small flashing problem — we document them and give you a repair scope. If your roof is at end of life, we lay out the options: repair now and plan for replacement in 1–2 years, or replace now and get ahead of the failure curve.
Either way, you walk away with a written report you can keep on file, share with your insurance carrier, or hand to a buyer if you decide to sell.
Where we inspect
Serving Monroe County, southern Washtenaw, Lenawee, and northern Lucas County (Toledo, OH).
- Dundee, MI
- Monroe, MI
- Milan, MI
- Petersburg, MI
- Tecumseh, MI
- Britton, MI
- Ida, MI
- Maybee, MI
- Carleton, MI
- Saline, MI
- Azalia, MI
- Ottawa Lake, MI
Frequently Asked Questions
How is your inspection different from a home inspector?
Home inspectors give a general overview. We give you contractor-level detail — exactly what's wrong, what it'll cost, how long you have, and what materials would be needed.
How long does an inspection take?
Typically 45–90 minutes on-site. Written report delivered within 24–48 hours.
Do you inspect the attic too?
Yes — always. Many roof issues show up first from below. We look at decking, insulation, ventilation, and moisture.
Will you tell me if I don't need work?
Absolutely. If your roof has 10 years left, we'll say so. We'd rather earn future business than push unnecessary work today.
Is the inspection free if I hire you for the repair?
Yes — estimate inspections are always free. Formal report fees are creditable toward the job if you hire us.
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