An inspection is the step that tells you whether you need roof repair at all. Ours costs nothing, comes with photos and a written report, and carries no obligation. Here is what we check, how the visit works and who it is for.
What our free roof inspection in Irving covers
A useful inspection answers three questions: what condition each part of the roof is in, whether water is getting in now, and how much service life is left. Most failures on Irving roofs start at an edge, a seam or a penetration, so we check the roof as a system. Every visit ends with dated photos and a written report you keep. It includes:
- Roof surface. Each accessible slope, checked for missing, creased, cracked or balding shingles, granule loss, hail bruising and nail pops.
- Flashing. Chimneys, sidewalls, headwalls, skylights and drip edge, checked for rust, gaps and caulk-only patches.
- Penetrations. Pipe boots, roof jacks, turbines, box vents and power fans.
- Valleys and ridges. Debris, worn shingles, cut lines and ridge cap condition.
- Attic, where accessible. Water stains on the decking, daylight through gaps, damp insulation and signs of poor ventilation.
- Gutters and downspouts, as clues. We do not install gutters, but granules collecting in them or dents in the metal tell us about the roof above.
How the inspection visit works
- Book a time. Call (725) 745-8803 and tell us why you want the inspection: a leak, a storm, a sale or just the roof's age.
- Exterior check. We look at the roofline from the ground first, then go up with proper fall protection.
- Roof walk. We work slope by slope, marking and photographing anything that needs attention.
- Attic check. If you can give us access, we look at the underside of the decking.
- Walkthrough with you. We show you the photos and explain what they mean before we leave.
- Written report. You receive the photo report with our findings and a recommendation: no action, a specific repair, or replacement, with the reasons.
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Roof inspection for home buyers and sellers
A general home inspection covers the whole house; a roofer's inspection goes deeper on the one system that is most expensive to replace. For a sale, our written photo report describes the roof covering, the condition of shingles, flashing, boots, vents and valleys, any damage or active leaks, and our recommendation. It reports what we observed on the day of the visit.
Sellers often use the report to make small repairs before listing so the roof does not become a negotiating point. Buyers use it to understand what they are taking on and to ask informed questions before closing. Either way, the report is written in plain English, with photos, so you and your agent can read it without a roofer translating.
What does a roof inspection cost in the Dallas area?
With us, nothing. The inspection is free whether you are in Irving or elsewhere in our Dallas–Fort Worth service area, and so is the estimate for any repair it turns up. You are under no obligation to hire us for the work. We offer it free because most roof problems are cheaper to fix when they are found early, and because an owner who has seen the photos can make a decision with real information.
The findings drive the cost of any follow-up work. We record the roof's size in squares, pitch and stories, the number of shingle layers, decking condition seen from the attic, and how many valleys, walls and penetrations need flashing. A one-story hip roof with a few cracked boots means a small repair; a steep two-story with brittle shingles, two layers and soft decking points toward replacement. On older Irving homes, a hidden second layer is a common surprise.
When should an Irving roof be inspected?
- After hail or a severe windstorm, before small damage turns into leaks or claim deadlines pass.
- Before buying or selling a home.
- When the roof reaches middle age. Half of Irving's homes predate 1986 according to Point2Homes' median, and close to a quarter were built between 1980 and 1989, so many local roofs are well into a second or third cycle.
- Following a deep freeze. Winter Storm Uri (February 2021) showed how ice can pry open flashing and shingle seals.
- Before spring storm season, since May is typically Irving's wettest month.
- Any time you see a ceiling stain, shingles in the yard or granules piling up at downspouts.
From the driveway, look for shingle edges that curl or cup, dark patches where granules have worn off, a ridge line that sags between rafters, and flashing pulling away from a wall or chimney. Any one of them is reason enough to book the free visit.
Inspección de techo gratis, en español
Ofrecemos inspección de techo gratis en Irving y el área de Dallas–Fort Worth, con fotos de cada parte del techo y un reporte por escrito. Le explicamos todo en español y sin compromiso. Llame al (725) 745-8803.
Why RJ Premium Roofing for roof inspections
- Free inspection and free estimate, with no obligation.
- Photos of every slope and problem area, plus a written report you keep.
- Google shows a 5.0 rating built from 33 customer reviews (November 2026), with reviewers noting how clearly the crew explained each step.
- Service in English and Spanish.
- We walk the roof rather than judging it from the driveway, and you see the photos before we leave.
- If repairs follow, our workmanship is guaranteed under written terms in your contract, and new materials carry manufacturer warranties.
- After a storm, the photos double as documentation for your insurer, and we can attend the adjuster's visit.
Irving is home turf, covered in detail by the roofing contractor in Irving, TX homepage, and we also inspect across the area, including Dallas, Coppell, Carrollton and Farmers Branch. If the inspection finds an active leak, our roof leak repair page explains the fix; if the roof is sound, regular roof maintenance helps keep it that way.
Who regulates roofers, and what an inspection report is not
Texas has no statewide roofing license; TDLR does not license roofing contractors, and cities register them instead. Irving's registration is annual, and the city's Inspections Department, (972) 721-2371, answers permit questions.
An inspection needs no permit, but follow-up work may: Irving's homeowner handout requires one for a re-roof, while repairs covering 100 square feet or less are exempt. Our report is a roofer's written observations, not a city inspection or a promise about future performance. On storm damage, Chapter 4102 of the Texas Insurance Code reserves claim negotiation for you or a licensed public adjuster. Should follow-up work need a permit, the written estimate names who applies for it, and Chapter 707 of the same code keeps any deductible yours.
