Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
Fast, Reliable Roof Inspection Across Irvine
A roof inspection in Irvine typically runs $199 – $475 depending on home size, roof type, and whether you need documentation for an HOA or builder warranty claim. We schedule most Irvine inspections within two business days, and we bring the written findings report with us when we leave, not a week later by email. If you live in Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, Quail Hill, or any other village in the city, call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll get you on the calendar.
Irvine’s master-planned villages mean entire tracts of homes were built the same way at the same time. That creates roof problems that show up in clusters, and it means your neighbors are probably dealing with the same issues you are. Our teams know the difference between a builder-grade asphalt shingle failing from Santa Ana wind uplift and a concrete tile underlayment that simply aged out. That distinction matters, because one is a warranty claim and the other is not.
Why Brennan Roofing Is Irvine’s Preferred Roof Inspection Company
We work under the Garrison Standard, which means the price goes on paper before any work starts. That applies to inspections too. You’ll know the cost of your Roof Inspection before we arrive, and that number does not move at the door. Travis Oakley, who leads our team, insists on this: background-checked, uniformed technicians, a live person answering the phone around the clock, and a written guarantee that covers our work for one full year.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise matters in Irvine specifically because our inspections often feed into Roof Repair in Irvine or warranty claims. If we inspect your roof, write the report, and then the repair we recommended fails within a year, we come back at no charge. That’s in writing. Irvine homeowners who have dealt with roofers that no-show or shift pricing mid-job understand why that matters.
We’ve inspected roofs in every major village in the city, from the original 1970s tile homes in Deerfield to the 2000s shingle roofs in Woodbury. That local pattern recognition is what lets us spot failures before they become leaks. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Los Angeles office, but the crews serving Irvine live and work here.
Roof Inspection Services in Irvine
Roof Inspection Services in Irvine are built around what this city’s housing stock actually demands: a documented, photo-backed assessment of tile or shingle condition, underlayment status, flashing integrity, and HOA-relevant details like tile profile and color. A standard inspection here runs $199 – $475. If you need documentation for a builder warranty claim or an HOA architectural committee, tell us when you book and we’ll format the report accordingly.
Whole-Roof Condition Assessment
We walk every plane of the roof, check the decking from the attic side where accessible, and document what we find with photos tied to specific locations. For Irvine’s concrete tile homes, we check the tile itself and what’s underneath it. Original tile from the 1980s can look fine from the street while the underlayment underneath has failed.

Builder Warranty and HOA Documentation
Many Irvine homes in Quail Hill, Woodbury, and Portola Springs are still inside builder warranty windows. Our inspection reports are written to support or challenge warranty claims with specific, dated evidence. For HOA-governed repairs, we document tile profile, manufacturer, and color so the architectural committee gets what it needs without delays.

What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Hail Damage Roof in Irvine
Hail Damage Roof inspections in Irvine are a smaller but real part of our work, because spring and fall storm cells occasionally drop hail over the city’s northern and eastern villages. A hail-specific inspection in Irvine runs $250 – $475, and we document impact marks, bruising on shingles, and cracked or displaced tile. If a carrier or HOA asks for a re-inspection, the report holds up.
Shingle Impact Documentation
On asphalt shingle roofs in Woodbury and Quail Hill, hail and wind-driven debris leave distinct impact patterns. We photograph each damaged area and map it to a roof diagram. The goal is a report your insurer can read without questions.
Tile Crack and Displacement Checks
On concrete and clay tile roofs, hail rarely craters tile the way it does shingles, but it can fracture corners or knock tiles loose. In Irvine’s west-facing planes, especially in canyon villages like Portola Springs, wind-driven hail and debris compound Santa Ana wind damage. We check for both.
Trusted Brands We Service in Irvine
We work on all major roofing systems installed across Irvine’s villages, and we source materials from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning in Irvine, and IKO. When a Quail Hill home needs shingle replacement to match the original CertainTeed color, we can get it quickly. When a Turtle Rock tile roof needs specific barrel tile profile matching, we source from the manufacturer lines we know. For Irvine customers, that means less waiting on parts and no mismatched patches that violate HOA rules.
Common Roof Inspection Problems We See in Irvine Homes
- Santa Ana wind damage on west-facing tile planes. Canyons and ridge lines near Portola Springs and Orchard Hills channel wind that lifts and cracks concrete tile. We see this on nearly every inspection in those villages.
- Failed underlayment under original tile. 1970s Deerfield and 1980s Northwood homes often have original tile with underlayment that is 20+ years past its useful life. Street-level inspection misses this entirely.
- Builder-grade shingle granule loss. Homes built in Woodbury and Quail Hill in the 1990s-2000s often have shingles losing granules and sealant prematurely. Homeowners assume builder warranty covers it. Many times, the damage is wind-related, and the warranty won’t pay. An inspection documents which it is.
- Clogged valley flashings from canyon debris. Wind-driven leaves, dust, and small twigs from Irvine’s open spaces accumulate in valleys and block drainage. That causes ponding and eventually leaks at flashing joints.
Pricing for Roof Inspection in Irvine, CA
A standard whole-roof inspection in Irvine runs $199 – $325 for most single-family homes. Larger homes, multi-level roofs, or tile roofs requiring attic access for underlayment checks push the range to $325 – $475. Hail-specific or warranty-documentation inspections fall at the upper end, typically $250 – $475. We charge a flat, written price before the inspection. No hourly billing, no add-ons at the door. If you need a repair estimate off the back of the inspection, that’s part of the report at no extra charge. Call (361) 320-9467 for an exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Irvine
Brennan Roofing serves Irvine and the surrounding Orange County communities including Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, and Villa Park. If you’re just outside Irvine city limits, call us and we’ll let you know if we can get a crew to you. Our Roof Inspection team covers the whole area.
Serving Irvine, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine 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 Irvine
No. A professional roof inspection does not void a builder warranty. In fact, many builder warranties require documented inspections to support a claim. What voids warranties is unapproved repair work. We inspect, document, and give you a report you can submit to the builder. If a repair is needed, we’ll tell you whether it falls under your warranty or is weather-related. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule an inspection and we’ll format the report for your builder’s claims process.
Santa Ana winds affect inspections by concentrating damage on west-facing and ridge-facing planes. In Portola Springs and Orchard Hills, wind funnels through canyons and lifts tile edges, cracks tiles, and drives debris into valley flashings. Our inspections in those villages specifically check for wind-driven tile displacement and clogged drainage. An inspector who doesn’t account for Santa Ana wind patterns will miss failures that show up in the next rain season. Call us for a wind-focused inspection if you’re in a canyon village.
Irvine’s HOA architectural committees enforce tile and color matching rules that are stricter than most Orange County cities. Woodbridge, Northwood, and Turtle Rock all require the replacement material to match the original tile profile and color. Your inspection should document the exact tile type, manufacturer, and color so any repair can get HOA approval without a rejected application. We include that in our reports. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll make sure your inspection covers what your HOA needs.
Your inspection should check the underlayment condition from the attic side, tile cracks from wind impacts, and the condition of all flashings. Turtle Rock homes from the 1980s are on their second or third underlayment in many cases. If the underlayment has failed, we recommend a full tear-off and re-lay using the original tile if it’s still sound, matching replacements where needed. That preserves the HOA-required look and gives you a roof that lasts. Call us for an inspection that checks all three.
Yes, particularly on north-facing roof slopes. Irvine’s morning marine layer from the coast keeps north-facing planes damp longer than south-facing ones. That encourages moss and algae growth, especially on older shingle roofs in villages like Woodbridge and Deerfield. During inspections we check north-facing slopes carefully for biological growth and document whether it’s cosmetic or has started lifting shingles. Catch it early and it’s a cleaning issue. Let it go, and it shortens the roof’s life. Schedule an inspection at (361) 320-9467.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing, serving Irvine and surrounding Orange County communities.






Before
After
Before
After
Before
After