DIY roof inspection · Free guide

Inspect your own roof. No ladder required.

A 15-30 minute walk-around will catch 80% of the problems a professional would find. Pull the satellite measurements first — they become the cover page of your inspection notes.

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Address in, measurements + roof age + storm history out — under 10 seconds.

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  • Structural baseline
    Sqft, pitch, and segment count so you know what you're inspecting.
  • 47-point checklist
    Everything a pro looks for, laid out room-by-room and slope-by-slope.
  • Printable PDF report
    Save the measurements as the cover page of your inspection notes.
  • No ladder, no risk
    The whole first pass is done from the ground with binoculars and a phone.
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Four guides to inspect like a pro.

From a 15-minute ground inspection to a printable 47-point checklist to season-specific maintenance, everything you need to keep your roof working without paying $200 for an inspection you could do yourself.

DIY inspection · Safe

How to Inspect Your Roof from the Ground (Safely)

You don't need a ladder to do a useful roof inspection. Here's a 15-minute walk-around that will catch 80% of the problems a professional would find — and tell you when it's worth calling one.

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DIY inspection · Checklist

The Complete DIY Roof Inspection Checklist

Go through this list once a season. If anything is checked, document with a photo and note the date. After two consecutive seasons of unresolved findings, get a professional opinion.

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DIY inspection · Seasonal

Seasonal Roof Maintenance: Spring & Fall Checklists

Two inspections a year, timed correctly, will catch 90% of failure modes before they become emergencies. The exact tasks vary by climate — here's what to do in each.

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DIY inspection · Penetrations

Roof Penetrations: What They Are and Why They Leak

The shingles aren't usually the problem. Penetrations — chimneys, vent pipes, skylights, and attic vents — are where 80% of roof leaks originate, and they fail predictably. Here's what each one looks like, why it leaks, and how to inspect it.

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