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A roof inspection in Fontana typically runs $190 – $420 for a single-family home, depending on roof size, access, and how much we open up. Most inspections take 60 – 90 minutes on site, and you’ll have a written report the same day. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule yours with a crew that knows exactly what Cajon Pass wind does to Fontana roofs.
We work throughout Fontana every week, from the 1950s tract homes west of Sierra Avenue to the stucco subdivisions climbing into the northern hills above the 210. Travis Oakley runs our inspection crews here, and we show up inside the promised window, in uniform, ready to walk the roof with you if you want. No voicemail, no callback queue, no guessing. You call, a live person answers, and we’re on the calendar.
Why Brennan Roofing Is Fontana’s Preferred Roof Inspection Company
Fontana homeowners call us because we inspect roofs the way the city actually requires: windward edge first, attic opened, decking checked at the fasteners. Most roofers run a quick visual sweep and hand you a one-page checklist. We walk the southwest-facing slope before anything else, because that’s where Santa Ana winds through the Cajon Pass do their work on older Corridor homes. That’s not a marketing line. It’s the inspection order that prevents a $1,200 repair from becoming a $14,000 tear-off.
Brennan Roofing is an independently owned local business operating under The Garrison Standard. Every inspection comes with a written price before we touch anything, background-checked uniformed technicians on the roof, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If we miss something within a year that we should have caught, we come back and make it right at no charge. Our Fontana customers get the same standard on a $190 inspection that they’d get on a full re-roof. That’s the point of operating under a defined, named standard rather than a low-bid race.
Roof Inspection Services in Fontana
Roof Inspection Services in Fontana start with the windward slope and ridge, then move through the field, penetrations, flashing, drip edge, gutters, and attic. We inspect the roof face, but we also open the attic when access allows and check the decking from underneath. On older Corridor homes, that attic check is where we find what the roof face hides: failed underlayment, decking that’s lost its grip on fasteners, and rust stains running down the rafters from flashing that gave up years ago. A standard inspection in Fontana runs $190 – $420 for most single-family homes.
Buyer and Seller Inspections
If you’re buying a Fontana home, especially one built between 1950 and 1980, get the roof inspected before closing. We write the report in plain language, with photos and line-item findings, so you can take it to the seller with numbers attached. If you’re selling, a clean inspection report in hand shortens the negotiation and gives the buyer no room to lowball you on the roof.
Post-Storm and Wind Event Inspections
After a Santa Ana event, we schedule Fontana inspections within days, prioritizing the Corridor and any home on the southwest-facing side of the Cajon Pass wind funnel. We’re not chasing insurance claims; we’re telling you honestly what lifted, what held, and what needs fastening before the next wind event does more damage.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Hail Damage Roof in Fontana
Hail Damage Roof inspections in Fontana are less frequent than wind damage, but when hailstorms hit the Inland Empire, they hit hard. Hail splits shingle tabs along the granule lines, punctures thin-gauge metal on older Corridor roofs, and dents the flashing and gutter work around the eaves. A post-hail inspection in Fontana runs the same $190 – $420 range, and the report is written to hold up with an insurance adjuster if you file a claim.
Hail vs. Age: Knowing the Difference
On 50+ year-old Fontana roofs, hail damage is often layered on top of simple age failure. We separate the two in the report, because insurance pays for storm damage and not for a roof that simply wore out. That distinction matters when you’re deciding whether to file.
Claim-Ready Documentation
We photograph every finding, mark the roof diagram, and write the report so clearly that a Fontana adjuster can verify it field by field. If your claim gets approved, we handle the repair or replacement using GAF or Owens Corning materials specified for this climate, with the price on paper before any work begins.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fontana
We inspect and service roofs built with GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning materials, plus the older thin-gauge galvanized metal and low-slope composites that dominate the Corridor housing stock. When a Fontana inspection turns up shingle damage that needs repair, we don’t have to special-order from out of state. We stock common GAF and Owens Corning match materials locally, which means a same-week repair instead of a three-week wait. If your roof uses a discontinued composite from the 1960s, we’ll tell you plainly what the match options are and what they cost.
Common Roof Inspection Problems We See in Fontana Homes
- Lifted shingle tabs on the southwest-facing slope. Santa Ana winds through the Cajon Pass hit this face first, and on 1960s Corridor homes, the fasteners have been working loose for decades. We check the windward edge and ridge before anything else.
- Rusted-through thin-gauge galvanized metal at the eave. 1950s – 1970s tract homes often have original metal roofing that’s now paper-thin at the fastener lines. Once the rust starts, the fasteners back out and the next wind event takes the panels with them.
- Failed underlayment on low-slope composite roofs. The original felt on many Fontana homes is long past its life, and the roof face can look fine while the underlayment underneath is crumbling. An attic inspection is the only way to catch it early.
- Flashing and drip edge failures at penetrations. Plumbing vents, chimneys, and skylight curbs on older Fontana homes often have original flashing that’s pulled away from the decking. We document each one and price the repair separately.
Pricing for Roof Inspection in Fontana, CA
A single-family roof inspection in Fontana runs $190 – $420. The low end covers a straightforward visual and attic inspection on a simple gable or hip roof under 2,500 square feet. The high end covers larger homes, steep pitches, tile or metal roofs that need special access, and any inspection where we open up sections of the roof face to check decking and underlayment. Commercial warehouse inspections near the I-10 and I-15 corridors are quoted separately, based on square footage and roof system type. Every inspection includes a written report with photos, and the price goes on paper before we schedule the visit. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll give you an exact inspection quote for your Fontana home, free of any obligation.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fontana
Our Roof Inspection team covers all of Fontana, from the Corridor west of Sierra Avenue to the hills above the 210, plus the surrounding communities. We regularly inspect roofs in Bloomington, Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, and Riverside. If you’re on the border of any of those, call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll confirm the schedule. The same Roof Inspection in Fontana standard applies: written price first, background-checked crew, 365-day guarantee.
Serving Fontana, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana 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 Fontana
Because that’s the windward face. Santa Ana winds funnel through the Cajon Pass and hit the southwest-facing slope of Fontana homes first, so shingle tabs lift, fasteners back out, and ridge caps loosen there before anywhere else. We start every Fontana inspection at the windward edge and ridge, then work across the rest of the roof. If you’re on the southwest side of the Corridor, this is the single most important part of the inspection. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule, and we’ll show you exactly what we found up there.
Yes, and we’ll do it from the ground and the roof. A square is 100 square feet of roof surface, and most Fontana tract homes in the Corridor run 18 – 26 squares depending on the floor plan and pitch. The number matters when you’re getting re-roof quotes, but it’s only half the story. How the decking holds fasteners, whether the underlayment is still intact, and what the windward edge looks like all change what that square count means. We give you the square count and the condition on the same report. Call for an inspection and you’ll have both numbers in writing.
Usually the same three things: failed underlayment, fasteners that have backed out of fatigued decking, and flashing that’s pulled away at the penetrations. We inspected a 1962 tract home on the southwest side of the Corridor, west of Sierra Avenue, and found exactly what Fontana wind exposure does: shingle tabs lifted on the southwest-facing slope, rusted-through thin-gauge galvanized metal at the eave, and fasteners backed out of the decking because the old underlayment had given up years earlier. We pulled a few courses to check, confirmed the drip edge and flashing at the penetrations were failing too, and wrote the repair against GAF architectural shingles with a spec nailing pattern plus new ice and water shield in the valleys, priced and approved in writing before we touched anything else. That’s how we handle every surprise: document it, price it, and get your signature before work starts.
Yes, but as a separate service with its own quote. Commercial roof systems on the logistics warehouses along the I-10 and I-15 corridors are heat-reflective, low-slope builds that need different inspection methods than a residential roof. We walk the entire field, check seams and flashings, and test the coating integrity where UV has been baking it for years. The quote is based on square footage and roof type. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll set up a site visit and get you a written inspection price.
We write it down, photograph it, and give you line-item pricing for the repair before anything else happens. The inspection report becomes the scope of work if you choose to move forward. If we open a section of roof and find decking that won’t hold fasteners, we don’t just note it and leave. We explain what it means, what the repair options are, and what it costs. You approve it in writing or you don’t. Either way, you’re never surprised by a bill at the end.
If you own a Fontana home and you’re not sure what the last few Santa Ana seasons have done to your roof, call (361) 320-9467. Travis Oakley and the inspection crew will take a hard look at the windward slope, open the attic, and give you a written report with real numbers. Free estimate, no pressure, and the price goes on paper before we schedule the visit.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing, serving Fontana with the Garrison Standard.