Free Roof Inspection in Irvington, NJ
Not sure what shape your roof is in? We inspect it for free, show you what we find and tell you plainly whether it needs nothing, a repair or a replacement.
Why get your roof inspected
Most roof problems start small and quiet. A lifted shingle, a cracked pipe boot or loose flashing at the chimney can let water into the attic for months before you see a stain on the ceiling. By then, the insulation is wet and the sheathing may be soft.
A yearly inspection catches those problems while they are still a quick roof repair. It is especially worth it:
- After a nor'easter, a hail storm or a winter with heavy snow
- When the roof is 15 years old or more
- Before you buy or sell a house
- When you notice granules in the gutters, a musty attic or higher heating bills
- Before you invest in new siding or windows, so the whole exterior is sound
What we check
- Shingle condition and granule loss
- Flashing at walls, valleys and skylights
- Chimney crown, bricks and flashing
- Pipe boots and roof vents
- Gutter edges and drip edge
- Signs of soft or rotted decking
- Attic check for stains and ventilation
- Photos and a plain-English summary
How the inspection works
- You call or request a visit. We set a time that works for you. Inspections usually take 30 minutes to an hour.
- We look from the ground first. Rooflines, gutters, the chimney and any sagging or obvious damage.
- We walk the roof when it is safe. Shingles, flashing, valleys, vents and the chimney up close, with photos of anything that matters.
- We check the attic if we can. Water stains, daylight, damp insulation and ventilation tell us how the roof is really performing.
- We give you a straight answer. Nothing needed, a repair, or a replacement, with photos and a free written estimate if there is work to do.
What the inspection is not
It is not a sales pitch. We would rather tell you your roof has years left than lose your trust. If all it needs is a few repairs, that is what we recommend. If it needs a full replacement, we show you why with photos, not pressure.
Roof inspections in Irvington and nearby towns
We inspect roofs on homes and commercial buildings in Irvington, Maplewood, South Orange, Union, Newark, the Oranges and across our service area. Older homes in this part of Essex County often have steep roofs, dormers and brick chimneys, and every one of those details gets a close look. If the chimney needs work, we cover that too on our chimney repair page.
Ready? Get a free estimate or call us and ask for a roof inspection.
Roof Inspection questions in Irvington, NJ
Yes. The inspection and the estimate are free, with no obligation to hire us. If the roof is fine, we tell you so.
Most inspections take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the house, how steep the roof is and whether we can also check the attic.
Once a year is a good habit, ideally in spring or fall, and after any major storm. Freeze and thaw cycles, snow loads and wind can loosen flashing and shingles without any sign from the ground.
It is a smart move. A general home inspector looks at the roof from a distance. A roofing contractor walks it and checks the flashing, chimney and decking, so you know what you are buying or what a buyer will find.
We walk you through the photos and tell you what we recommend. If something needs work, we give you a written estimate for the repair or replacement. You decide in your own time.
Often, yes. Call us and describe the problem, or send photos, and we can give you a first opinion by phone before we come out.
Have a question we did not answer? Call us at (908) 848-1384 or read our general FAQ.
Book your free roof inspection
It takes about 30 minutes to an hour. You get photos and a straight answer.