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Roof Inspection Report

Know What You’re Buying. Know What You’re Selling.

A roof can represent one of the largest expenses associated with a home. Don’t leave its condition to guesswork.

Jason Smith Roofing provides professional, photo-documented roof inspections for home buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate professionals. From a physical roof inspection to attic evaluation and aerial drone photography, we give you the information you need to better understand the condition of the roof before making an important decision.
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Licensed C-39 Roofing Contractor • 20+ Years Roofing Experience • FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot
KNOW BEFORE YOU CLOSE

Real Estate Roof Inspection

A general home inspection may not tell you the whole story about the roof.

Your roof is a complete system of roofing materials, flashing, penetrations, valleys, drainage, ventilation, decking, and other components—all working together to protect the home.

A dedicated roof inspection takes a closer look at these areas to identify visible damage, deterioration, previous repairs, maintenance concerns, and signs of potential water intrusion.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or representing a client, a professional roof inspection provides valuable information while there’s still time to act on it.

BUYERS

Understand the roof’s current condition and identify potential repair or maintenance needs before completing your purchase.

SELLERS

Identify roofing concerns before listing or before they become an unexpected issue during the transaction.

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

Give your clients clear, professional documentation from an experienced roofing contractor to help them make informed decisions.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT LEVEL OF INSPECTION

How Thorough Does Your Inspection Need to Be?

Not every roof, or real estate transaction, requires the same level of investigation. Choose the inspection that best fits the property and the information you need.
01 — ESSENTIAL
Physical Roof Inspection
A professional assessment of accessible roof areas.

We physically inspect accessible portions of the roof to evaluate its overall condition and look for visible signs of damage, deterioration, previous repairs, and potential trouble spots.

Your Essential Inspection includes:
  • Physical inspection of safely accessible roof areas
  • Roofing material condition
  • Flashing and roof penetration inspection
  • Valleys and drainage areas
  • Visible damage and deterioration
  • Photo documentation
  • Written Roof Inspection Report
  • Recommended next steps
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BEST FOR: Routine evaluations, sellers, and properties with straightforward, safely accessible roof systems.
POPULAR for HOME BUYERS
02 — COMPREHENSIVE
Roof and Attic Inspection
See what's happening above—and below—the roofline.

Everything in the Essential Inspection, plus an accessible attic inspection to look for evidence that can't necessarily be seen from the roof surface.

Includes everything in Essential, plus:
  • Attic and accessible sheathing inspection
  • Signs of moisture intrusion
  • Visible staining or water damage
  • Deck/sheathing concerns
  • Ventilation observations
  • Additional interior photo documentation
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BEST FOR: Home buyers who want a more complete understanding of the roofing system.
03 — PREMIER*
Complete Roof, Attic and Drone Inspection
The most complete picture of the roof we can provide without destructive testing.

Combines physical inspection, accessible attic evaluation and high-resolution aerial photography to document roof areas that are steep, fragile or difficult to access safely.

Includes everything in Essential and Comprehensive, plus:
  • High-resolution aerial roof photography
  • Hard-to-access roof areas
  • Detailed valleys, ridges and transitions
  • Fragile tile areas without unnecessary foot traffic
  • Aerial overview of the complete roofing system
  • Drone images incorporated into the report
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IDEAL FOR: High-value properties, complex rooflines, steep roofs, tile roofs, and buyers seeking maximum due diligence.
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MORE THAN AN INSPECTION

A Roof Inspection Report You Can Actually Use

You’re not just paying someone to look at the roof. You’re getting documented information you can review, share, and use to make an informed decision.
Roof Inspection Report

PHOTO DOCUMENTATION
See the conditions being discussed instead of relying on a verbal description.

PLAIN-ENGLISH FINDINGS
Clear explanations of observed conditions and why they matter.

PRIORITY ITEMS
Understand which issues may need immediate attention and which can be monitored.

REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS
Know what may need repair, maintenance or further evaluation.

SHAREABLE DIGITAL REPORT
Send the report to your buyer, seller, agent or other professionals involved in the transaction.

BEFORE YOU GET THE KEYS

Pre Purchase Roof Inspection

Find out what may be waiting for you on the roof.

Buying a home involves a lot of moving parts, and the roof can represent a significant future expense. A dedicated pre-purchase roof inspection can help identify visible damage, deferred maintenance, previous repairs, and other conditions before the transaction is complete.

Our job isn’t to tell you whether to buy the house. It’s to give you clear information about the roof so you and your real estate professionals can make that decision with better information.

01 — INSPECT

We evaluate the roof using the inspection level you select.

02 — UNDERSTAND

You receive photographs and a written report explaining what we found.

03 — DECIDE

Use the information to discuss the property and your next steps with the professionals involved in your transaction.
FOR ORANGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

Roof Inspection for Realtors

Give Your Clients Answers, Not Guesses.

When a roofing question comes up during a transaction, you need clear information, quickly.

Jason Smith Roofing works with real estate professionals to provide professional roof inspections, photo documentation, and written reports that help buyers and sellers better understand the condition of a property’s roof.

BUYER’S AGENTS

Help your clients identify potential roofing expenses and maintenance needs before completing their purchase.

LISTING AGENTS

Identify potential roof concerns before they become an unexpected issue during the inspection period.

A CLEARER TRANSACTION

Provide your clients with professional documentation they can review and share with the other professionals involved in the transaction.

Are you a real estate professional?

Select “Real Estate Professional” when requesting an inspection and tell us about your client and property.

roof inspection services

You don’t have to hire us

for the repairs.

The Inspection
is the Service.

Our first job is to give you a clear picture of the roof - not to sell you a new one.

Your inspection report is yours to use. If repairs are recommended, you’re free to choose any qualified roofing contractor to perform the work.

If you decide Jason Smith Roofing is the right contractor for qualifying repairs, we’ll credit your inspection fee toward the repair work.

Roofing Expertise Behind Every Report

A roof inspection is only as useful as the experience behind it. Jason Smith has worked in the roofing industry for more than two decades. As a licensed California C-39 Roofing Contractor and FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot, Jason combines hands-on roofing experience with modern inspection technology. We know what roof problems look like, where they tend to develop, and what deserves a closer look.
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY. KNOW BEFORE YOU SELL.

Get the Full Story on the Roof.

Whether you’re buying a home, preparing to sell, representing a client, or simply need a better understanding of your roof, start with a professional assessment.
Tell us a little about the property and what you need. We’ll help you determine the appropriate inspection level.
Questions? Call Jason Smith Roofing at 949-922-0512.
Jason Smith Roofing
RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR SPECIALISTS
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