What a Roof Inspection Actually Covers
An inspection documents visible roof conditions — shingles, flashing, gutters, penetrations, and drainage. Understanding what gets documented helps you evaluate what contractors are telling you.
Inspection Scope
Every surface. Every system. Documented.
A proper roof inspection covers visible conditions on every accessible surface — not just the field of the roof, but the perimeter, transitions, penetrations, and drainage path.
Roof Surface
Shingle condition, granule loss, impact bruising, cracking, curling, blistering, and missing units. Each deficiency is photographed with location context.
Flashings & Penetrations
Step flashing, valley flashing, pipe boots, HVAC curbs, skylights, and chimney aprons. These are where most leaks originate.
Soft Metals
Gutters, downspouts, vents, ridge vents, and drip edge. Soft metal impacts from hail are often the first visible indicator of a storm event.
Interior Indicators
Ceiling stains, attic moisture, and daylight penetration. Interior conditions contextualize what the exterior inspection finds.
The Inspection Process
No estimates. No pressure. Just documentation.
The Roof Shepherd inspection is documentation-only. No material samples. No pressure to commit. The record belongs to the homeowner and can be used with any contractor or insurer independently.
Insurance-safe documentation boundary: The Roof Shepherd observes, documents, and explains visible roof and property conditions. We do not act as public adjusters, interpret insurance policy coverage, negotiate claims, guarantee claim outcomes, or waive, absorb, rebate, or pay deductibles. Coverage decisions belong to the insurer.
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