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 Highland
Roof inspection in Highland typically costs $195 – $395 for a standard residential home, and most inspections are completed in under two hours. If you live in Highland, you already know the two forces that age a roof here faster than almost anywhere in the Inland Empire: weeks of 100°F heat and Santa Ana winds that scream through the Cajon Pass at 60 mph. Our Roof Inspection team works throughout Highland, and we schedule most inspections within a few business days. Call (361) 320-9467 for a free estimate, and you’ll get a written price before we touch a ladder.
Why Brennan Roofing Is Highland’s Preferred Roof Inspection Company
Highland homeowners call us because we show up inside the promised window, in uniform, with a background-checked technician whose name you know before he arrives. That’s the Garrison Standard, and it’s written into every job we do. We inspect roofs across Highland, from the older 1960s tract homes near Baseline to the newer developments east of the 210. When we finish an inspection, you get a written report with photos, measurements, and a line-item price for any repair work, before any work starts.
Travis Oakley leads our roofing operations, and he’s the person accountable for every inspection report that leaves our shop. Homeowners who’ve been burned by no-show roofers tell us the same thing: they want to know exactly who’s on their roof and exactly what they’re paying. We put both of those in writing. Highland’s wind and heat don’t allow for sloppy roof work, and they don’t allow for sloppy inspections either. A missed lifted shingle in October becomes a leaky deck in December.
Roof Inspection Companies in Highland
Roof Inspection Companies in Highland divide into two camps: those that send a salesman with a clipboard and a pitch, and those that send a trained technician with a camera, a moisture meter, and a written checklist. We’re the second kind. A proper Roof Inspection in Highland means walking every slope, checking flashing at every penetration, documenting granule loss on shingles, testing for soft spots in the decking, and photographing everything. It costs $195 – $395 for most Highland homes. That price is on paper before we start, and it does not move when we arrive.
Residential Inspection Walkthrough
We start at the eaves and work up. Flashing gets checked at the chimney, the pipes, the valleys, and the drip edge. We look for cracked tiles, lifted shingles, and granule loss that tells us the shingles are aging out. In Highland, we pay particular attention to east-facing slopes near the foothills, because that’s where Santa Ana wind damage shows first.
What You Get Afterward
You get a written report with dated photos, a plain-English summary of what’s failing and what can wait, and a line-item price for any recommended work. If we find something that’s a safety concern, we tell you that day. If we find something that’s cosmetic, we tell you it’s cosmetic. We don’t manufacture repair work, because our reputation in Highland is built on telling the truth.
Commercial Roof Inspection in Highland
Commercial Roof Inspection in Highland covers flat and low-slope roofs on retail buildings, offices, and the light industrial properties along the 210 corridor. These roofs fail differently than residential roofs: ponding water, split seams, failed membrane at penetrations, and clogged drains that hold water after the rare but intense winter rains. A commercial inspection in Highland typically runs $350 – $800 depending on square footage and roof accessibility. We schedule a walkthrough, document everything with photos, and deliver a written report with prioritized repairs and a firm price for each line item.
Flat Roof and Membrane Checks
We check seam integrity, membrane thickness, and the condition of roof penetrations like HVAC curbs and exhaust vents. Highland’s heat dries out membrane roofs faster than coastal climates, and UV exposure opens seams that let water in slowly. Catching that before a rainy season saves property owners from interior damage claims.
Drainage and Ponding Evaluation
Highland’s semi-arid climate means many roofs are designed for minimal rainfall, so drainage gets overlooked until a storm hits. We measure ponding areas, clear-check the drains and scuppers, and flag any low spots that will hold water. Standing water on a flat roof is a future leak; it’s cheaper to fix the slope than to replace the roof.
Trusted Brands We Service in Highland
We inspect and work on roofs built from all major manufacturer lines, including GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. That matters because a GAF shingle roof has different wind-warranty requirements than a CertainTeed system, and the nailing pattern that holds in a Santa Ana wind has to match the manufacturer’s high-wind spec. For Highland customers, we stock common repair materials locally, so if an inspection turns up a few missing shingles, we can often complete the repair in the same visit or within a day or two. If your roof uses another brand, we’ll source the right match, not whatever’s easiest to grab.
Common Roof Inspection Problems We See in Highland Homes
- Santa Ana wind damage on east-facing slopes. Homes near the foothills take the brunt of the wind funneling through Cajon Pass. Missing shingles and lifted tiles cluster on these slopes after every major wind event.
- Heat-cracked shingles on south and west exposures. Weeks of 100°F heat cause thermal expansion that cracks and curls shingles, especially on slopes that face the afternoon sun. Water gets under the shingle long before you see a drip inside.
- Brittle underlayment and failing drip edge on 1960s tract homes. Highland has a lot of original mid-century roofs. The underlayment underneath is often dry, cracked, and past its functional life. Drip edge on these homes is frequently under-driven or missing entirely.
- No ice and water shield in valleys. Older Highland homes rarely have membrane protection in the valleys, which is the first place water channels during the winter rains. Once valleys open, the decking underneath rots quickly.
This is what our Roof Inspection team finds on a weekly basis in Highland. It’s not exotic. It’s what this climate does to roofs.
Pricing for Roof Inspection in Highland, CA
A standard residential roof inspection in Highland runs $195 – $395. That gets you a walk of the entire roof, photos of every problem area, moisture readings on any suspect decking, and a written report with a line-item repair price. If you’re selling a home, we offer a documentation package for your disclosure file at the same price. Commercial inspections run $350 – $800 depending on roof size and accessibility. Factors that affect the price: steep pitch, multiple levels, tile roofs that require careful footwork, and homes over 3,000 square feet. We give you the price on paper before any work starts, and it doesn’t move at the door. Estimates are free. Call (361) 320-9467.
Every inspection is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If we say a roof is sound and something fails within a year to the tune of a problem we should have caught, we come back and make it right. In writing. For one full year.
We Also Serve Cities Near Highland
Our Roof Inspection crews serve customers across Highland and the surrounding communities. We regularly run inspections in San Bernardino, Loma Linda, Redlands, and Mentone, so if you live near the Highland border, we can get you on the schedule without the long wait.
Serving Highland, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highland 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 Highland
Highland’s heat and wind cause two distinct failure patterns: south- and west-facing slopes age from thermal expansion that cracks and lifts shingles, while east-facing slopes near the foothills show sudden, wind-driven damage from Santa Ana events. During an inspection in Highland, we expect to find missing shingles on east slopes and heat-cracked shingles on south and west slopes. The combination means we check every slope individually, which takes longer but catches more. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule an inspection; the estimate is free.
Yes, it can. Many of Highland’s 1950s and 1960s tract homes have original roofs with undersized framing, outdated flashing, and no ice and water shield in the valleys. When an inspection leads to opening the roof, local code requires bringing wiring and structural elements up to current standards before roofing work can legally proceed. We handle this by writing allowances into the contract so you know the code-triggered costs before we open anything, not after. Any surprise is priced and approved in writing before we touch it.
A roof inspection in Highland checks the shingles or tiles, the underlayment beneath them, the flashing at every penetration, the drip edge at the eaves, the valleys, the decking, and the ventilation. We document granule loss, cracking, lifting, rust, rot, and missing fasteners. We also check the attic side for moisture stains and airflow problems. Afterward, you get a written report with photos and a line-item price for any recommended repair.
Yes, and that’s exactly when you should get one. After a Santa Ana event in Highland, we see a spike in calls from neighbors who watched tiles fly off the house next door. The damage on your own roof may not be visible from the ground; lifted shingles and broken tile seals look fine until the next wind or rain catches them. After a 60 mph wind event, schedule an inspection within a week or two while repairs are still small. Call (361) 320-9467 to get on the schedule.
Yes, we inspect flat and low-slope commercial roofs across Highland, including retail buildings, offices, and light industrial properties near the 210. Commercial inspections run $350 – $800 and cover membrane condition, seam integrity, drainage, ponding, and roof penetrations. You receive a written report with prioritized repairs and firm line-item pricing. Call (361) 320-9467 for a commercial roof inspection quote; estimates are free.
Contact Brennan Roofing in Highland
If you live in Highland and you haven’t had your roof inspected in the last three years, this climate has been working on it every season. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule a free estimate. We’ll send a background-checked, uniformed technician to your Highland home, inspect every slope, and hand you a written report with a firm price before any work starts. No voicemail. No callback queue. A live person answers when you call.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing, serving Highland and the Inland Empire.