As an Atlanta home inspector, depending on if the conditions are favorable and I am neither at

physical risk nor in danger of damaging materials, I try an walk most roofs. However, in most states, they are not required to do this. In the winter weather conditions might render a roof hazardous. An inspectors’ report must state however, by what mechanism they were able to visually inspect a roof and what areas of the roof were visible. It’s important that they document every small detail of what has been observed for their own liability purposes. A home inspector cannot be held responsible for a roof leak he was not able to visually observe. Where does that leave you as a client, when the home inspector you chose does not walk the roofs?  Here lately, I have been on several roofs and realize that from the ground there is no way I would have found certain defects. 

Roof Inspection Details

My home inspection final report is often lengthy and the roof is only one aspect. Typical information that should be included on your report is the type of roofing material used. By far the most common material is asphalt shingle, but there are other popular roof coverings, as well, including stone, metal, and wood.

When visible, I will include detail conditions of chimneys, skylights and other roof structures, noting especially flashing, seams and following clues for any signs of leaks or structural breach. And, of course, there will be the visible inspection of the roofing material itself and the general condition, possibly its age and any repair issues.

David Lelak of IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. 

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As an Atlanta home inspector I am amazed at how many roofing companies come out of the wood work after a hail storm.  We have been called by several clients to come out and do a final roof inspection before they do a final check.  There was one particular company that we had to go back several times, sometimes it is the little things that the roofing company thinks no one will notice.  This home owner was very happy that they decided to get a roof inspection done.  All roofing companies do not stack up the same.  One client wanted to know if this was all he got for his money after we did the inspection because it only had a couple of pictures in the roof inspection report.  He was concerned that he had paid us and we didn’t do a thorough job on inspecting his roof.  I was very happy to inform him, that not only did we look over his entire roof, but he had chosen a roofing company that did an outstanding job!!  That he should be very pleased with his report and with his decision to hire Dr. Roof.  We have started recommending Dr. Roof now personally to those friends that call us and ask about a roofing company. 

If you have experienced hail damage and you are now in the process of having a new roof installed, give us a call at 404-788-2581 to come out and inspect the final product before you cut the final check, you will be glad you did.