Residential roofing
Roof Inspections in Pittsburgh, PA
A free, honest look at your roof, attic and gutters, with photos and a straight answer on how much life the roof has left.
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Free roof inspections for Pittsburgh and the North Hills
A roof inspection tells you three things: what's wrong now, what will go wrong next and how many good years the roof has left. Ours are free. We inspect roofs in Pittsburgh and throughout the North Hills from our Warrendale office, and nothing obliges you to buy anything afterward.
Buying a home is a good reason to call. Many of the houses for sale in McCandless, Ross Township and Shaler are post-war ranches, split-levels and colonials, and many are on their second or third roof. A roofer on the roof can tell you how many layers are up there, whether the deck flexes and whether the attic breathes. That's worth knowing before you make an offer.
Newer homes need a look too. Two-story houses in Cranberry, Pine and Gibsonia have long valleys, step flashing along sidewalls and several roof planes, so there are more joints where water can sneak in. On wooded lots in Bradford Woods and Franklin Park, we pay close attention to moss, algae and gutters packed with leaves.
Timing helps. A spring inspection catches what freeze-thaw did over the winter. A fall visit, once the leaves are down, gets ahead of ice dams. After a thunderstorm, a quick check tells you whether there's anything worth a claim.
Why Straight A
What makes our roof inspection worth booking
It's free, it's thorough and it comes with photos, so you aren't taking anyone's word for it. Here's what you get.
Roof inspection at no charge
No fee and no obligation. If the roof is fine, we'll tell you it's fine and leave.
Inspection photos of every problem
You see what we saw: the lifted flashing, the cracked boot, the soft spot near the chimney.
Roof inspections for home buyers
Buying in the North Hills or the city? We'll inspect on your timeline so the roof's condition is part of your decision.
Attic checked on every roof inspection
Stains, damp insulation, daylight and frost on the nails tell you as much as the shingles do.
Roof inspection timed to the season
Spring for winter damage, fall before the ice, and right after a storm when something looks off.
What's included
What we check on every roof inspection
We check the whole roof system, outside and in. These are the parts that fail first on homes around here.
Shingle wear and granule loss
Curling, cracking, bald spots and granules collecting in the gutters all tell us how far along the shingles are.
Flashing at chimneys, sidewalls and valleys
Most leaks start at a joint. We check every place the roof meets brick, siding or another roof plane, plus the pipe boots and vents.
Number of layers and deck condition
We find out how many roofs are stacked up there and feel for soft or springy decking underfoot. Both affect what a replacement would involve.
Attic ventilation and moisture
Inside, we look at soffit intake, roof exhaust, insulation and any staining or mold. Many older North Hills homes have weak attic airflow, which shortens shingle life.
Gutters, downspouts and drip edge
Older aluminum gutters pull away from the fascia, sag and leak at the seams. We note anything that's sending water behind the gutter or toward the foundation.
Moss, algae and debris
Shaded slopes on wooded lots hold moisture. Moss lifts shingle edges, and packed leaves in valleys force water sideways under the roof.
Storm marks
Creased shingles from wind, hail bruises and limb strikes are documented separately, so you know if any of it might be worth an insurance claim.
How it works
How your free roof inspection goes
It takes one visit, and you hear what we found before we leave. Here are the five parts.
- Step 1
Book the inspection around your schedule
Call the number on this page or use the form. If you're buying, tell us your inspection deadline.
- Step 2
Check the attic for damp and daylight
We start inside, where leaks and poor venting leave their first marks.
- Step 3
Walk every slope and flashing line
On the roof, we check shingles, valleys, chimney and wall flashing, vents and the roof edge.
- Step 4
Count the layers and judge the roof's remaining life
We check how many roofs are up there and how the deck feels, then estimate how much life is left.
- Step 5
Go over the inspection photos with you
You get photos and a plain answer: fine for now, needs a repair, or time to plan a replacement.
FAQ
Roof Inspections questions from Pittsburgh homeowners
I'm buying a house in the North Hills. Should I get a separate roof inspection?
It's worth it. A general home inspection may only view the roof from the ground or a ladder. A roofer walks it, counts the layers, checks the flashing and looks at the attic. On a McCandless or Shaler ranch already on its second or third roof, that can tell you whether a replacement is coming soon, before you make your offer.
How can you tell how many layers are on my roof?
We look at the roof edge, where the layers show at the drip edge and rake, and at vent openings and flashing. Sometimes the attic tells us too. It matters because every layer has to come off when the roof is replaced, which affects the cost and the time of the job.
Is a free roof inspection really free?
Yes. No fee, no obligation and no pressure to schedule anything. If we find a problem, you get a free written estimate and take as long as you want to decide. If we find nothing, we'll say so and leave. We'd rather earn the call when you actually need a roofer than push work you don't need today.
How often should I have my roof inspected?
Once a year is a good habit, plus after any storm that leaves shingles in the yard or limbs on the roof. Spring is the best time around here, because it catches the damage from a winter of freeze-thaw and ice dams before summer storms arrive. Older roofs deserve a closer eye.
What happens if you find damage during the inspection?
We show you the photos, explain what caused it and tell you how urgent it is. If it looks like storm damage, we'll explain how a claim works and help you file if you choose to. Then we write up a free estimate for the repair. You decide what happens next.
Will you check my gutters during a roof inspection?
Yes. Gutters and the roof edge are part of every inspection. Many North Hills homes still have older aluminum gutters that sag or pull away, and on wooded lots they fill with leaves every fall. Clogged or loose gutters push water back under the shingles, so we note what we find.
Where we work
Roof Inspections across Pittsburgh
We provide roof inspections for homeowners throughout the City of Pittsburgh. Find your neighborhood below, or call with your address and we will confirm right away.
