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What Happens During a Roof Inspection
A Rebuilt inspection takes 30 to 60 minutes. It produces photos, field notes, measurements, and a written scope — whether you’re filing an insurance claim, planning a project, or just checking on a roof you suspect has issues.
Five steps
The inspection from start to walkthrough.
- 01
Arrival + exterior walk-around
We park where you tell us, knock, and walk the perimeter of the home first. Gutter condition, downspouts, drip edge, siding, and visible flashings get noted from the ground.
- 02
Roof-level photo capture
Once we’re safely on the roof, we photograph each slope individually — field shingles, flashings, penetrations, ridge, and any visible damage at a focal length tight enough to read.
- 03
Damage notes + measurements
We tie each photo to a slope, take measurements where they matter (square footage, slope, ridge length), and write up what we found. The notes go straight into the Rebuilt File.
- 04
Attic check when accessible
If the attic is safe to access, we look for active leaks, water staining on decking, daylight at the ridge, and insulation displacement. This is where we catch the leaks the roof doesn’t show.
- 05
Homeowner walkthrough
Before we leave, we walk you through the photos on the ground — what we found, what each photo shows, and what your options are. Repair or replacement, both costed honestly.
The result: your Rebuilt File.
Photos, field notes, measurements, repair-vs-replacement options, and a written scope — designed to include everything you’d want when comparing estimates or filing a claim. Yours to keep.
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