Free roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
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A roof inspection is a methodical walk of your roof, attic, and flashing points to find damage before it finds your ceiling. Most homeowners call us after a storm, before a real estate closing, or when a small stain appears in an upstairs room. Brennan Roofing has performed inspections across the United States since 2000, and every one ends the same way: a written report describing what’s sound, what’s failing, and what it costs to fix. Call (361) 320-9467 and a live person answers, day or night.
Roof Inspection Services
Roof Inspection Services at Brennan Roofing cover residential roofs, attic spaces, and the penetrations that leak first: pipe boots, vents, skylights, and chimneys. We inspect the field of the roof for granule loss, broken shingles, and nail pops. We check decking from the attic side for stains, sag, and rot. Every inspection ends with a written price for any work we recommend, before any work starts. A standard residential inspection runs $0 to $450 depending on access and roof complexity.
Storm and Weather Inspections
A storm inspection documents what wind and hail did to your roof. We photograph the damage, mark the elevation, and give you a written report you can hand to an insurance adjuster without translation. The report is yours whether you hire us for repairs or not.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Sellers want a clean bill; buyers want the truth. Our pre-purchase inspection gives both parties a line-item condition report with repair costs attached. No vague “fair condition” notes, no inflated doom list. Just what’s there and what it will take.
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
Hail Damage Roof claims require documentation, and documentation requires an inspector who knows what hail does to asphalt, metal, and tile. Hail leaves circular bruise marks, cracked shingle tabs, and granule loss concentrated at impact points. Brennan Roofing documents every hit with photos, dimensions, and location notes. We then write a repair or replacement estimate in plain dollars, on paper, before any work begins. Hail repair ranges from $350 for minor shingle replacement to $9,000 – $35,000 for a full roof replacement depending on size and material.
Insurance Claim Documentation
The claim process starts at the curb. We photograph the roof from the ground, then from the ridge, then up close at each impact zone. The report we hand you is organized the way adjusters think: date of loss, elevation, materials, and repair scope.
Post-Hail Material Assessment
Not every hail-hit roof needs replacement. Sometimes the damage is cosmetic and the structure remains sound. We’ll tell you which is which, and we’ll write the recommendation down. If replacement is warranted, we’ll show you samples from GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed so you can choose with confidence.
Roof Estimate
A Roof Estimate from Brennan Roofing is a fixed, written number, not a ballpark and not a door-to-door upsell. It includes materials, labor, disposal, and any decking or flashing work we can see during the inspection. We don’t start a job until you’ve read the line items and signed off. The price on the paper is the price you pay, and it does not move at the door. Estimates for repairs typically run $250 – $900; full replacements range $9,000 – $35,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and material choice.
What’s In the Written Estimate
Shingle type and manufacturer, underlayment brand, drip edge, flashing details, vent counts, and decking allowance are all listed separately. We explain each line in plain English so you know what you’re buying. No allowances for “miscellaneous” and no vague labor lines.
Why the Price Stays Fixed
We’ve seen the damage that door-to-door price changes do to homeowners’ trust. That’s why the Garrison Standard requires a written price before any work starts. If we find hidden rot under the decking, we stop, show you the rot, and write a change order for your approval before the next nail goes in.
Free Roof Inspection
A Free Roof Inspection is exactly what it sounds like: we come out, inspect the roof, and give you a written condition report at no charge. No obligation to hire us. No requirement to buy anything. We offer free inspections for homeowners in the United States because most damage is invisible from the ground, and a roof that looks fine can be failing where it counts. If we find damage, you’ll get a written repair price on the same visit.
What the Free Inspection Includes
A full walk of the roof surface, a check of all flashings and penetrations, an attic inspection where access allows, and ground-level observation of gutters and eave lines. You’ll see photos of everything we note. The report is yours to keep regardless of what you do next.
When to Schedule One
After any storm with hail or straight-line winds, before you list a home, after a home purchase, or once a year as routine maintenance. Spring and fall are the busiest seasons. If you see shingle granules collecting in gutters or stains on a ceiling, call sooner rather than later.
Roof Inspection Companies
Roof Inspection Companies are not all built the same. Some send a salesperson with an incentive to find damage whether it exists or not. Some are storm chasers who work an area after a hail event and disappear when the checks clear. Brennan Roofing operates under the Garrison Standard: background-checked, uniformed technicians on every roof, written prices before any work starts, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing on every inspection and repair. We’ve done this work since 2000, and our reputation is built on standing behind what we write down. Residential inspections range from $0 to $450.
Questions to Ask Any Inspector
Will the inspector walk the roof or just look from the ground? Does the report include photos? Is the estimate written, or verbal? Is the repair warranty in writing? If any answer is vague, that’s an answer. We answer all four questions the same way every time: yes, in writing.
What Sets Brennan Roofing Apart
Travis Oakley leads a team that runs the same standard at every job, in every state we serve. The technician who inspects your roof is background-checked and in uniform. The number we write down is the number you pay. And if our repair fails within a full year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the Garrison Code.
Commercial Roof Inspection
Commercial Roof Inspection covers flat and low-slope roofs, membrane systems, parapet walls, rooftop units, and drainage systems. Commercial leaks don’t always show up directly under the source; water travels along decking and insulation before it drops. That’s why we inspect the roof membrane, the seams, the penetrations, and the drainage path as one system. Commercial roof inspection runs $450 – $1,200 depending on roof size, access, and whether a moisture survey is needed.
Membrane and Seam Evaluation
We inspect TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems for seam failure, punctures, and UV degradation. We mark every suspect area with high-visibility chalk and photograph it. The written report maps each finding to a roof plan so your maintenance team can act without guesswork.
Drainage and Rooftop Equipment
Cracked scuppers, clogged drains, and failed pitch pans around rooftop HVAC units are common leak sources on commercial buildings. We evaluate every penetration and every drain line. The repair estimate that follows is line-itemed and fixed, so your building manager knows the number before any work starts.
Brands We Service
We install and inspect roofs built with materials from GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and Atlas, among others. GAF’s Timberline line accounts for a large share of the asphalt shingle roofs we see, and we know its nail line, seal strip, and warranty quirks well enough to spot installation errors from prior crews. Owens Corning’s Duration series and CertainTeed’s Landmark shingles are also common in our inspection reports, and we evaluate each against the manufacturer’s installation requirements.
When we recommend a replacement, we explain the differences between these manufacturers in plain language: warranty term, impact rating, color availability, and cost per square. Whether you have GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Atlas, or any other make, we can inspect it honestly and service it properly.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain. Water travels along rafters and decking, so a stain in the living room may come from a leak near the ridge. The longer you wait, the more insulation and drywall you replace.
- Granules in the gutter or at downspout exits. Asphalt shingles shed granules as they age. If you see a layer of grit piling up, the protective surface is failing and the shingles are approaching the end of their service life.
- Curling, lifting, or missing shingles. Wind and heat cycles break the shingle seal. Once shingles lift, the roof deck is exposed and a single strong storm can turn a repair into a replacement.
- Sagging areas between rafters. A dip in the roofline usually means the decking underneath is wet and losing strength. This can be structural and should be inspected from the attic side before it worsens.
- Daylight visible through roof boards in the attic. If you can see light through the roof deck, water can get through too. Pinpointing these openings early is the difference between a $400 flashing repair and a full redeck.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Schedule and confirm. A live person answers your call at (361) 320-9467, day or night. You’ll get a firm arrival window, and the technician will arrive on time, in uniform, with a background check already on file.
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Exterior inspection. We walk every slope of the roof and check shingles, flashing, drip edge, vents, pipe boots, and gutters. We photograph everything. No finding gets noted without a photo and a location.
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Attic and interior inspection. Where access allows, we inspect the attic for moisture, mold, and decking damage. We check insulation levels and ventilation, because a poorly ventilated attic kills shingles from below.
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Written report and written price. You’ll get a condition report with photos and a line-item estimate for any needed work. The number is on paper before any work starts, and it does not move at the door.
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Repair or replacement, if you choose. If you approve the work, the same crew returns to complete it. Every repair and installation is guaranteed in writing for one full year under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it fails, we return and make it right at no charge.
How Much Does Roof Inspection Cost?
A basic residential roof inspection costs $0 to $450. Our free inspection covers the roof walk, flashing check, and attic look where access allows. A storm-specific inspection with photographic documentation for insurance runs $200 to $450. Commercial inspection runs $450 to $1,200 depending on roof size and access. If the inspection turns into a repair, the inspection fee is credited toward the repair on higher-cost jobs.
What affects the price: roof pitch and height, number of stories, attic access, roof material, and whether you need a written report for insurance. Avoid overpaying by confirming the inspector will walk the roof, not just photograph it from the ground. A free estimate from Brennan Roofing includes the written condition report and the line-item repair price, all on paper before any work starts.
Where We Work
Brennan Roofing serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local, independently owned crews that operate under the same Garrison Standard. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed. Every job gets a written price before work begins. Every repair and installation is guaranteed in writing for one full year. The phone is answered by a live person 24/7, no matter where the crew is dispatched from.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roof Inspection
A roof inspection is a structured evaluation of your roof’s structure, covering, flashings, and drainage points to find current or developing failures. At Brennan Roofing, the inspector walks the roof surface, checks the attic, and documents every finding with photos. You’ll get a written condition report and a written repair price on the same visit.
A standard residential inspection takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on roof size, pitch, and attic access. Storm documentation inspections run longer because of the added photo and marking work. Commercial inspections can take two to four hours for larger buildings. You’ll know your arrival window before the inspector comes, and the technician is expected inside that window.
Most residential inspections cost $0 to $450, and many qualify for free inspection when you call Brennan Roofing directly. Commercial inspections run $450 to $1,200. The exact price is given to you in writing before the inspection is scheduled. Call (361) 320-9467 for a firm quote.
Yes. We inspect and repair roofs built with materials from GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Atlas, IKO, and other major manufacturers. We know each manufacturer’s installation standards and we check the roof against those standards, not just against a generic checklist. If the roof has an active manufacturer warranty, we’ll document whether prior work kept it valid.
A live person answers the phone 24/7 at (361) 320-9467. If you have an active leak, storm damage, or a tree on the roof, we’ll dispatch a technician as quickly as crew availability allows. The inspection findings and repair price are written down before any work starts. An emergency board-up or tarp service, if needed, can be scheduled on the same call.
Yes. Every repair and installation from Brennan Roofing is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, for one full year. If a repair fails within the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. That’s the standard every job is held to, and it’s not dependent on the crew, the weather, or the season.
Make sure the inspector can access the attic if you have one, and move anything fragile from beneath ceiling areas that might already be stained. If you have notes about previous leaks or prior repairs, have those ready. Beyond that, you don’t need to do anything. The inspector handles the roof and clears the area before leaving.
Schedule Your Roof Inspection Service Today
A roof inspection is the least expensive insurance you can buy for the largest structure you own. Call (361) 320-9467 and a live person answers. We’ll schedule your inspection, put the price on paper after the walk, and stand behind any work we do for a full year. The estimate is free and the call is no-obligation.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing.