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What Happens During Your Detailed Roof Inspection

Every Equity Roofing detailed inspection follows the same consistent process. Here's exactly what happens in 10 steps, so you know what to expect from start to finish.

Why We Check the Attic

We Look Where Others Don't

Some roofers skip the attic, but we don't. The attic shows us things that are impossible to see from outside. Your roofer will put on boot covers and check for:

  • Proper ventilation, intake and exhaust
  • Sheathing: is it gapped or solid?
  • Any leaks that are obvious from inside

On Your Roof

What We Look For

Your roofer spends about 30 minutes on the roof and takes 30 or more annotated photos, so you can see what we're seeing.

Granule loss

Granules protect your shingles from UV damage. When they wear away, the shingle underneath starts to break down.

Cracked, curled, or lifted shingles

Shingles that have cracked, curled, or come unsealed can't shed water the way they should.

Popped or exposed nails

Nails that have backed out or were left exposed, like on a ridge vent, can let water in.

Flashing, vents, and protrusions

We check the flashing, vents, and anything else that comes through your roof, along with anything unique or unusual about it.

Age, condition, and storm damage

Finally, we look at the overall condition and age of your roof and check for signs of storm damage, like past hail.

What to Expect

Your Inspection in 10 Steps

  1. We let you know we're on our way

    Your roofer notifies you through our app when they're headed to your home.

  2. A proper introduction

    When your roofer arrives, they'll knock on your door, introduce themselves, hand you a business card, and give you a rundown of what to expect.

  3. A walk around your home

    Before getting on the roof, your roofer walks the perimeter of your home. This gives them a clear look at your gutters, the slopes, and anything else that might factor into what they find on the roof.

  4. The attic inspection

    Your roofer checks your attic for ventilation, sheathing, and leaks. It shows us things that are impossible to see from outside.

  5. Safety first

    Before setting foot on your roof, your roofer takes safety precautions. Whenever possible, we tie off our ladder at the gutter edge and extend it at least three feet above the roof line. If the roof is too steep or conditions are unsafe, your roofer will inspect it with a drone instead.

  6. Up on the roof

    Once the walkaround and safety setup are done, your roofer heads up on the roof. This part takes about 30 minutes.

  7. 30+ annotated photos

    While on the roof, your roofer takes 30 or more annotated photos, so you can see exactly what we're seeing.

  8. A video of what we found

    Before getting off your roof, your roofer records a video walking you through what they found during your inspection.

  9. Your report and proposal

    After the inspection, your roofer spends some time in the truck putting together your full inspection report and proposal. Feel free to go about your day while we work.

  10. Reviewing your options

    Your Estimating and Design Consultant walks you through your options, with no hidden fees and no pressure to sign anything on the spot. They'll bring product samples and colors for you to review.

    If you're ready to move forward, we'll email your agreement so you can sign electronically, pick out your colors, finalize your financing, and get your project over to production.

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Within one business day, we'll call to hear what's going on with your roof, gutters, or siding. If it makes sense to move forward, we'll schedule your inspection, your first stop on the track. No pressure and no hidden fees.
 

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