Austin roof inspection at a glance
- Free roof inspections for homeowners, buyers, sellers and property managers.
- A photo report showing exactly what we found — not just a verbal "looks fine."
- Post-storm hail and wind inspections, with documentation you can share with your insurer.
- No obligation and no pressure. Many inspections end with "nothing needed yet."
You cannot judge a roof from the driveway. Hail bruises, lifted shingle seals, cracked pipe boots and loose flashing are almost invisible from the ground, yet they are exactly what causes leaks months later. A free Austin roof inspection from Austin Roofing puts a trained roofer on your roof and gives you dated photos of its real condition, so you can make decisions based on facts.
We inspect shingle, metal and low-slope roofs on homes, rental properties, multi-family buildings and commercial properties across Austin and Central Texas. Whether a storm just rolled through or you are about to close on a house, you get the same thorough, documented inspection.
When to Schedule an Austin Roof Inspection
| Situation | Why it matters | What we focus on |
|---|---|---|
| After hail or high winds | Damage is often hidden and insurance claims have filing deadlines | Hail hits, granule loss, lifted or creased shingles, dented metal and vents |
| Buying or selling a home | Roof condition affects price, negotiations and insurability | Remaining life, active defects, past repairs and number of layers |
| Insurance renewal or policy change | Some insurers ask about roof age or condition on older roofs | Overall condition, age indicators and photo documentation |
| Roof over 12–15 years old | Heat-aged shingles and sealants start failing | Brittleness, granule loss, pipe boots and flashing |
| A stain or leak inside | Water travels; the entry point is rarely above the stain | Tracing the leak path from the attic up to the roof surface |
| Before adding solar panels | Panels make roof work harder and more expensive later | Whether the roof has enough life left to sit under panels |
What We Check During a Roof Inspection
Roof surface
Shingle condition, granule loss, cracks, curling, blistering, hail impacts, missing or lifted tabs, and metal panel dents or loose fasteners.
Flashing & penetrations
Chimneys, walls, valleys, skylights, pipe boots and vents — the most common leak sources on Austin homes.
Edges & drainage
Drip edge, gutters, downspouts and valleys, including debris build-up from oak and cedar trees.
Ventilation
Soffit intake and ridge or box vent exhaust, and whether the attic is balanced or overheating.
Attic (where accessible)
Water stains, daylight, damp insulation, mold and the condition of the decking from below.
Structure
Sagging ridgelines, soft or spongy decking, and signs of past repairs or overlays.
Your Photo Inspection Report
After every inspection, you receive photos of what we found, with a plain-language explanation of each issue and how urgent it is. If something needs attention, the report comes with a written repair quote; if your roof is near the end of its life, we include an honest comparison of repair versus roof replacement. If your roof is in good shape, we tell you that too — and the photos become a useful baseline to compare against after the next storm.
Keep your report. Dated photos of your roof in good condition can be valuable later. If hail hits next spring, "before" photos make it much easier to show your insurer what changed.
Storm Damage and Insurance Inspections
Spring is hail season in Central Texas, and storms often hit one neighborhood hard while sparing the next. After a storm, we look for the specific signs insurers and adjusters look for: circular bruises with granule loss, cracked shingle mats, dented vents, gutters and metal, and wind-creased tabs. Each one is photographed and noted by slope.
If the damage is significant, you can share our report with your insurance company, and we can meet the adjuster at your property to point out what we documented. We are roofers, not public adjusters — we do not negotiate your claim — but clear documentation helps make sure nothing gets missed. See our roof insurance claim help page and our guide to insurance coverage for storm-damaged roofs. Not sure whether last night’s storm was big enough to matter? Try the hail damage checker below.
Real Estate Roof Inspections
General home inspectors cover hundreds of items in a few hours, and many inspect the roof from a ladder or with a drone. That is a helpful start, but it is not the same as a roofer walking every slope. Buyers use our Austin roof inspection to understand how much life the roof really has left and whether repairs belong in negotiations. Sellers use it to fix small issues before listing so the roof does not become a sticking point. Either way, the report gives you specifics — not a vague "roof shows signs of wear."
What We Most Often Find on Austin Roofs
After years of inspecting roofs across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, the same handful of issues show up again and again. None of them are visible from the street, and most are inexpensive to fix when caught early:
- Cracked pipe boots. The rubber collars around plumbing vents dry out and split in the Texas sun, often years before the shingles wear out.
- Unsealed or lifted shingles. Wind breaks the seal strips on edges and ridges, leaving tabs that flap and eventually blow off.
- Debris-packed valleys. Oak leaves and cedar litter dam up water in valleys and behind chimneys.
- Overheated attics. Blocked soffit vents or too little exhaust cook shingles from underneath.
- Old repairs that failed. Roofing cement smeared over flashing gaps works for a season, then cracks.
For landlords and property managers with several homes or a multi-family property, regular documented inspections turn these into planned maintenance items instead of tenant leak calls.
How the Inspection Works
Book a time
Call or request an inspection online. After big storms we prioritize active leaks and visible damage.
On-site inspection
We walk the roof where it is safe to do so, check the attic if accessible, and photograph everything. Most homes take under an hour.
Review together
We go over the photos with you on site or send them afterward, and answer every question.
Your decision
Repair, monitor, or plan for replacement — there is no obligation and no pressure.
What You Can Safely Check Yourself
Please stay off the roof — falls are a serious risk, especially on steep or hot surfaces. From the ground and inside the house, you can watch for:
- Shingle pieces, granules or ridge caps in the yard or gutters after a storm
- Dents in gutters, downspouts, AC units or a mailbox — signs hail was big enough to matter
- Ceiling stains, bubbling paint or a musty smell in upstairs rooms
- Daylight or damp insulation in the attic
- Sagging lines along the ridge or eaves
Spotted any of these? Take our Repair or Replace quiz, then schedule your free roof inspection or call (956) 465-6045. We inspect roofs throughout Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle and beyond.
Roof Inspection FAQs
Is your roof inspection really free?
Yes. Austin Roofing roof inspections are free with no obligation, and you receive photos of what we find.
How long does a roof inspection take?
Most residential inspections take under an hour, depending on the size and complexity of the roof and whether the attic is accessible.
Should I get a roof inspection after every hailstorm?
If the hail was big enough to hear on the roof or dent gutters, cars or AC units, an inspection is a good idea. Damage is often invisible from the ground, and insurance policies have deadlines for reporting claims.
Is a roofer’s inspection different from a home inspector’s?
A home inspector evaluates the entire house and often views the roof from a ladder or drone. A roofer walks every slope, checks flashing and penetrations closely, and can estimate remaining life and repair costs.
Do you inspect metal and flat roofs?
Yes. We inspect composition shingle, standing seam, exposed-fastener and stone-coated steel roofs, as well as low-slope systems such as TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen.
Can I give your report to my insurance company?
Yes. You can share our photos and notes with your insurer, and we can meet your adjuster on site. The claim decision is always made by your insurance company.