Find Roof Problems While They Are Still Small

What the inspection covers

The roofer walks the roof where it is safe to do so and uses a pole camera or drone where it is not. Shingles are checked for lifting, cracking, granule loss and nail pops; flashing around chimneys, vents and valleys for separation and rust; boots around plumbing stacks for the dry rot that Florida sun causes; and the decking, from the attic where accessible, for soft spots and water staining. Gutters, drip edge and soffit vents are noted. You receive a written report with photos of every finding, an estimate of remaining service life and a clear statement of what, if anything, should be repaired. The report is yours to keep, share with your insurer or hand to a buyer.

Insurance, hurricane season and home sales

Florida insurers are paying close attention to roof age, and many carriers in Leon County now ask for documentation at renewal or will not write a policy on a roof past a certain age without an inspection showing it has life left. A dated, photographed report from a licensed roofer is often exactly what the underwriter wants. Before hurricane season, which runs June through November, an inspection catches the loose shingle or lifted flashing that a tropical storm will turn into an interior leak. If you are buying or selling, a roof report answers the biggest question on the general inspection and keeps a deal from stalling over a guess.

Booking the inspection

Book online and pick a date. Residely assigns a roofing partner whose Florida contractor license and liability insurance are current in our records, and the appointment appears in your dashboard with the company's name. The inspection takes an hour or so for a typical single-family home; you do not need to be present, but attic access helps. The written report is delivered to your dashboard and stays attached to your home's record. If the inspection finds something that needs work, the same partner can quote the repair, and you decide whether to proceed with no pressure. You pay the flat inspection price through Residely after the visit.

Questions about roof inspection

How often should I get a roof inspection in Tallahassee?

Once a year is a sound rhythm here, ideally in late spring before hurricane season, plus a check after any storm that dropped limbs or produced high wind. Roofs older than ten years, or ones under heavy oak canopy where debris sits in valleys, benefit most from an annual look.

Will the report satisfy my insurance company?

Insurers set their own requirements and forms. The report is written and photographed by a Florida-licensed roofing contractor and includes the roof's condition and estimated remaining life, which is what most carriers ask for. If your insurer requires a specific form, mention it when booking so the partner can complete it.

What if the inspection finds damage?

The report explains what was found and what it means. If repair is needed, the roofing partner can provide a written quote through Residely, and you decide whether to proceed. There is no obligation. The inspection fee is a flat price regardless of findings, and the report is yours either way.