Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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AfterFast, Reliable Roof Inspection Across Redlands
A roof inspection in Redlands typically costs between $150 and $400, and most take under an hour on standard homes. At Brennan Roofing, we dispatch background-checked, uniformed technicians into Redlands neighborhoods daily, including the historic core, Smiley Heights, and the Crafton Hills. Call (361) 320-9467 and you’ll talk to a live person, not a voicemail tree. Our Roof Inspection team writes every finding on paper before recommending anything, so you’ll know exactly what your roof needs and what it costs before any work starts.
Why Brennan Roofing Is Redlands’s Preferred Roof Inspection Company
Redlands homeowners deal with roof conditions that neighboring cities don’t. We inspect more original clay tile and pre-1930 wood shake here than anywhere else in the Inland Empire, and we know what those roofs hide. When a homeowner on Cypress Avenue asks us to inspect a 1910 Craftsman, we’re looking for the same things that show up on a 1960s tract home near Redlands Boulevard, but we’re also reading the tile profile and checking whether the underlayment has held up under mountain-fed hail.
Travis Oakley runs our Redlands inspections, and he’s the first to say that walking a roof beats looking at it from the ground. Our crews serve Redlands from the brand’s Inland Empire office, which means we’re never far when a storm rolls through or when a home sale timeline tightens. Every technician arrives in uniform, checks in with the homeowner before stepping onto the roof, and leaves a written inspection report, not a verbal summary.
Every inspection we do in Redlands is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If we miss something that causes a leak within a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s in writing. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s the same on every job.
Roof Estimate in Redlands
A Roof Estimate in Redlands starts with the inspection findings, then turns those findings into a line-by-line price on paper. When a homeowner in Redlands needs a roof estimate, it’s usually because they’re selling, buying, or dealing with a leak after a Santa Ana wind event pulled up drip edge or a winter storm bruised tiles.
We don’t give verbal ballparks and then “finalize” the number at the door. The price goes on paper before any work begins, and it does not move. Here’s what a Redlands roof estimate includes:
The Inspection Report Behind the Number
Every estimate starts with the inspection report. The report lists what’s failing, what’s worn, and what’s sound. We document it with photos, mark the location on the roof diagram, and write the repair or replacement scope in plain English.
Materials and Labor, Separated
The estimate separates materials from labor so you can see where your money goes. On a historic Redlands home needing tile replacement, materials are often the biggest line item because matching obsolete profiles costs more than the labor to install them.
Free Roof Inspection in Redlands
A Free Roof Inspection in Redlands is what we offer when you’re not sure whether you have a problem at all. Maybe you saw a shingle in the yard after the last wind, or you noticed a water stain on the ceiling in a bedroom. Maybe you’re just buying a 1930s Spanish Colonial Revival in the Smiley Heights historic district and want to know what you’re walking into.
The inspection is free. The value is in the report, because you’ll know what’s actually wrong, what can wait, and what will cost more if it’s ignored. Here’s how it works:
What the Inspection Covers
We walk the entire roof surface, check flashing, drip edge, underlayment, ridge vents, and chimney caps. In Redlands, we pay special attention to the windward slope, because Santa Ana winds lift drip edge and failed starter strip more often on exposed ridgelines than anywhere else in the city.
What You Get at the End
You get a written report with photos, a list of findings ranked by urgency, and a price for any recommended work, on paper, before you decide anything. If you decide to do nothing, that’s fine. You still have the report.
Trusted Brands We Service in Redlands
We install and inspect materials from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral. For Redlands homes with original clay tile, Boral and GAF both offer profiles that match historical tile shapes, which matters when design review requires you to preserve the original look. For asphalt shingle roofs on the east and south side, we typically specify GAF Timberline or CertainTeed Landmark for wind and impact resistance. We stock common local parts and can source specialty items fast, so a Redlands repair doesn’t drag on while a part ships from out of state.
Common Roof Inspection Problems We See in Redlands Homes
- Santa Ana wind-lifted drip edge. On exposed ridgelines in the Crafton Hills and the south foothills, inspections after wind events often show drip edge pulled away from the eave, exposing the decking edge. The fix is usually simple, but the water that gets in after a rain event is not.
- Hail-bruised clay tile and shingles. Mountain-fed hail in winter can bruise tile without cracking it, and the damage is invisible from the ground. We walk the roof and look for impact marks, because a bruised tile fails years before a solid one.
- UV-aged ridge vent seals and flashing caulk. Redlands gets 100°F+ summer days and relentless UV, and that breaks down flashing caulk and ridge vent seals faster than in coastal cities. We see this on 15-year-old tract homes and 90-year-old historic homes alike.
- Crumbling underlayment on historic tile roofs. In the Smiley Heights and Prospect Park historic districts, original clay tile often outlives the underlayment beneath it by decades. The tile looks fine from the street, but once we walk it, the underlayment may be powder in spots.
Pricing for Roof Inspection in Redlands, CA
A standard roof inspection in Redlands runs $150 – $400 depending on roof size, slope, and access. A single-story 1950s tract home with a simple gable roof will land at the low end. A two-story Craftsman with multiple ridges, a steep pitch, and tile roofing will land at the high end. Historic district homes with original tile sometimes add $50 – $100 for the extra time it takes to document profiles and condition without walking on fragile field tile. Every inspection includes a written report. Call (361) 320-9467 for a free estimate on any inspection, and if the inspection leads to repair or replacement, we’ll credit the inspection fee toward the work.
We Also Serve Cities Near Redlands
Our crews work throughout the Inland Empire. In addition to Redlands, we handle roof inspections in Loma Linda, Mentone, Colton, and Highland, with the same written-price, background-checked standard on every job.
Serving Redlands, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redlands area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roof Inspection in Redlands
Because the roofs are older, more fragile, and often subject to design-review requirements that don’t exist in tract-home cities. In the Smiley Heights and Prospect Park historic districts, adding a vent or changing a roof color can trigger a city design review, so our inspectors document more, photograph more, and write more detail into the report. The inspection itself may take twice as long as a standard inspection, but the report stands up to whatever the city or a buyer’s inspector throws at it. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule an inspection, and we’ll tell you how long to expect based on your home’s age and roof type.
Check the windward slope, usually the north or northeast face, for lifted drip edge, missing shingles, or exposed underlayment at the eave. Also look at the garage and any exposed ridgelines, because Santa Ana winds hit those hardest. If you see shingles or tile pieces in the yard, don’t climb the roof yourself; call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll inspect it safely. Walking a wind-damaged roof without training and fall protection is how homeowners end up in the emergency room.
Yes, and it’s underreported. Redlands sits at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, and winter storms can push hail through the passes. The hail bruises clay tile and asphalt shingles without always cracking them, and that bruise weakens the material so it fails years later. A visual inspection from the ground won’t find it. We walk the roof and look for impact marks, then document what we find. If you suspect hail damage, call (361) 320-9467 for a free roof inspection and we’ll give you an honest read on what’s damaged and what’s fine.
Compare the report, not just the price. One inspector charges $200 and gives you a one-page summary. Another charges $350 and gives you a photo-documented report with findings ranked by urgency, a roof diagram, and written recommendations for matching historic tile profiles. The second one is worth more, even if it’s not the cheapest. Also ask what happens if something is missed. At Brennan Roofing, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means we come back free if we miss something that causes a leak within a year. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll walk you through what our inspection includes.
Yes, and we do it regularly in the Smiley Heights and Prospect Park historic districts. Inspecting original clay tile means walking carefully, reading the profile, checking the underlayment beneath the field tile, and identifying whether replacement pieces are even still in production. We work with Boral and GAF profiles that match obsolete historical patterns, and we write the report so a city design-review board can use it. If your tile roof is original to a pre-1930 home, call (361) 320-9467 for a free inspection, and we’ll give you the straight story on what’s original, what’s been replaced, and what needs attention.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing, serving Redlands, CA. If your roof hasn’t been walked in the last three years, call (361) 320-9467 for a free roof inspection and a written report before the next Santa Ana or hail season.