We hear a similar story every year following the close of hurricane season. Tampa homeowners often describe their roofs in the same manner – they appeared to be in good shape from the ground. Sadly, it wasn’t until they submitted a claim that a homeowner learned of hidden damage that could have been identified during a proper roof inspection in Tampa and repaired for a fraction of what is needed for a complete replacement.
If your roof is over 10 years old or you recently went through a storm, a roof inspection could be one of the best things you do as a homeowner. Don’t let a leaky ceiling be a surprise.
What a Roof Inspection Actually Covers
Many people think a roof inspection just means somebody glances at the shingles from the yard. That’s not how we do it. When we come out for a roof inspection in Tampa, we get up on the roof and go through everything section by section.
Here’s what we check:
Shingles and tile: looking for cracking, curling, missing pieces, granule loss, or impact damage from hail and debris
Flashing: the metal around your chimney, vents, skylights, and roof edges is one of the most common places leaks start
Gutters and drainage: clogged or damaged gutters cause water to back up under your roofline and rot the wood underneath
Roof deck: we check for soft spots, sagging, or signs of rot that indicate long-term moisture damage
Underlayment and seals: the layer under your shingles protects you when the surface gets compromised
Attic ventilation: Poor ventilation traps heat and moisture, shortening your roof’s lifespan faster than most people realize
After the inspection, we give you a written report of what we found, what’s fine, what needs attention soon, and what can wait. No pressure. Just the facts.
When You Should Get a Roof Inspection in Tampa
Tampa’s weather can be tough on roofs. We have more lightning strikes per square mile than anywhere else in the country, and our summer weather brings months of rain. Plus, our hurricane season runs from June to November, at which time we are all on edge waiting to see what kind of damage will be done to our roofs and homes.
You should schedule a roof inspection if:
- Your roof is 10 years old or older
- New to Tampa and want to know what you bought?
- A named storm or major storm event occurred in your area.
- You notice dark spots on the ceiling or walls inside your home.
- You have seen your energy bills increase for no apparent reason.
- You can see missing, curled, or cracked shingles from the ground
- The insurance company requires an inspection before the policy can be renewed.
The non-renewal of policies is a growing trend across Florida, with many insurance companies dropping policies in areas such as Tampa and the surrounding regions. An inspection report can be needed to keep your current coverage or find alternative, more cost-effective coverage.
Roof Inspection for Insurance Purposes
We deal with this issue constantly in Tampa Bay. Homeowners receive letters from their insurance companies stating that they require a four-point inspection or a wind mitigation inspection prior to the renewal of their policy. Whether clients are from South Tampa, Westchase, Lutz or Odessa, this is an issue that we hear about constantly.
A four-point inspection of a home includes an inspection of the roof, electrical systems, plumbing systems and HVAC systems. The biggest concern of most home insurers regarding a four-point inspection is the roof. They want to know the age, condition and type of roofing material. If the roof is in poor condition, the homeowner may be required to repair it before coverage can be continued.
All the information you need to forward to your insurance company is clearly documented in our reports. We complete hundreds of inspections, so we know the process very well and what they need.
Free Roof Inspection in Tampa
Free Roof Inspections for Tampa Homeowners. We offer free roof inspections for Tampa homeowners with no obligation to let us repair any problems that we find. If everything looks good, then we’ll leave you alone. If we find any problems with your roof, we will explain them to you in detail and give you a number of options to remedy them.
Most roofers use the roof inspection as a means to try to sell the homeowner a new roof. Whether they need a new roof or not, our goal is to provide an honest assessment of your roof. We have a solid reputation throughout the Tampa Bay area for honest appraisals and we don’t want to ruin that by trying to sell people work that they don’t need.
We serve customers in all areas of Tampa, including South Tampa, Westchase, Lutz, Odessa, and Keystone. Typically, we can schedule a service call within a day or so of the initial call.
