Roofing Inspection — What We Look For
Every shingle, flashing, valley, and penetration — documented from above.
What we check — 12 inspection points
Every item below is checked on every inspection that includes roofing.
Shingle condition
Cracking, curling, granule loss, missing shingles
Flashing integrity
Chimney, vent, skylight, wall-to-roof flashings
Valley condition
Open and closed valleys for wear and debris
Ridge and hip caps
Cap shingles, ridge vents, and sealant condition
Gutter and downspout
Attachment, slope, discharge location, blockages
Soffit and fascia
Rot, animal damage, paint failure, ventilation
Penetration seals
Plumbing vents, exhaust vents, satellite mounts
Flat roof membrane
Bubbling, ponding, seam separation, flashing
Attic from above
Decking stains, daylight penetration, ice dam evidence
Remaining life estimate
Based on age, condition, and material type
Ice dam indicators
Staining patterns, ventilation adequacy
Drone 4K documentation
Every surface captured from directly above
What we find — top 5 issues
The most common roofing findings in Ontario home inspections.
Flashing failure at chimney
$1,500–$3,000Separation between counter-flashing and masonry allowing water infiltration
Shingle deterioration
$8,000–$25,000End-of-life shingles requiring full replacement
Ice dam damage
$2,000–$8,000Water infiltration from ice dams at eaves
Blocked gutters
$500–$1,500Debris accumulation causing overflow and fascia damage
Flat roof ponding
$3,000–$10,000Standing water on flat sections accelerating membrane failure
How roofing gets inspected — and verified
On site — Physical Inspection
Your RHI certified inspector physically examines every accessible roofing component with professional equipment, including moisture detection — plus thermal imaging when the optional upgrade is added.
In the report — Review & Verification
Every photo and reading from the roofing inspection is cross-referenced through our reporting system, and every finding is severity-rated before appearing in your report.
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