Greer roof inspections: no charge, with photos, in writing
Whether you are buying, selling, renewing a policy or just wondering what last night's storm did, we check every slope, every penetration and the attic. What you get afterward is a photo report, not a sales pitch.
The point of an inspection is to learn the truth about your roof, not to be talked into a new one. We walk each slope where it is safe to do so and fly a drone over the ones where it is not. We look at every penetration and every piece of flashing, the gutters, and the attic. The underside of the decking shows leaks, poor ventilation and moisture that an inspection of the shingles alone would miss. You receive a written report with photos, our honest view of how many years the roof has left, any repairs it needs along with their prices, and no obligation at all.
Here in Greer, that means checking for the problems Upstate roofs tend to have. Those include shingles creased by wind on the south and west slopes, needle dams in the valleys and behind chimneys, moss and algae on shaded north slopes, split pipe boots, nail pops on 1990s roofs that were put on with staples, and poor ventilation that bakes shingles from underneath. After a storm we also look for hail bruising and wind damage that would back up a claim, and we tell you plainly when we do not find any.
The work, piece by piece
After a storm
Damage from wind, hail and trees recorded with photos and test squares. Free, and honest about whether it qualifies for a claim.
For a home sale
For buyers, sellers and agents: a written report with photos and remaining life for the closing file, normally inside 48 hours.
For an insurance renewal
If your carrier is threatening non-renewal because of roof age, we record condition and remaining life in a format underwriters accept.
Drone or on foot
Steep, wet or fragile roofs are flown with a drone. All others are walked, and the attic is checked from the inside.
The written report
Photos, findings slope by slope, ventilation, flashing, gutters, remaining life and repair prices.
Yearly upkeep plans
A once-a-year inspection with gutter and valley cleaning for lots with lots of pines.
What a roof inspection costs in Greer, SC
| Item | Usual price, installed | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection after storm damage | Free | Photos, report and advice on the claim |
| Home sale inspection with a written report | $150 – $250 | Credited toward any repair |
| Letter for insurance renewal or certification | $150 – $250 | Written in underwriter format |
| Yearly maintenance inspection | $150 | Minor sealing included |
| Clearing pine needles from valleys | $200 – $450 | Optional add-on |
| Adding a drone flight | Included | For steep or fragile roofs |
Inspections after a storm, or to help you decide on a repair, cost nothing. Reports for a home sale or an insurer are priced by the house and credited toward any work we do.
From the job photos
Roof inspection: what people ask us
Is it actually free?
Yes, for storm damage and for homeowners deciding whether to repair or replace, with no obligation. Written reports for a home sale or an insurer carry a fee, and that fee is credited toward any repair we do.
How long does an inspection take?
Roughly an hour at a typical Greer house, attic included. Home sale reports are emailed within 48 hours.
Can you estimate how much life my roof has left?
Yes, as a range, and we put it in writing. Lost granules, brittleness, exposed mat, failed seal strips and what the attic shows all point to the answer. A 1990s three-tab roof under pines is usually close to done, while a 2010 architectural roof with ridge vent often has ten years or more.
My insurer asked for a roof certification. Do you provide those?
Yes. South Carolina carriers are inspecting roofs and dropping policies because of roof age. We supply a dated condition report with photos and remaining life, in the format underwriters ask for.
Will you inspect after every storm?
If hail or damaging wind has hit your area, we will inspect at no charge. We do not go door to door telling people their roof is damaged. If a company does that to you, ask to see the photos.
Do you actually get up on the roof?
When it is safe. A drone covers roofs that are steep, wet or brittle, and tile and metal are walked with care. Getting into the attic lets us see things the roof surface hides.