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Roof Inspection in Dallas-Fort Worth

An inspection should end with photos and a written report you can keep, not a verbal yes or no. Call one free number any hour to reach an independent, locally owned roofing company that inspects roofs across DFW.

Call (469) 649-7066 See a sample report outline

What a roof inspection in Dallas is for

A roof inspection in Dallas answers one practical question: what condition is this roof in right now, and what, if anything, should be done about it? The answer is only as good as the evidence behind it, which is why the photos and the written report matter more than the visit itself.

People book one for different reasons. Some just had golf ball hail on the patio. Some are buying an older brick ranch house and want to know if the roof has five years left or five months. Some are watching a stain spread across the ceiling. The same inspection covers all of these, but the report should speak to the reason you called.

DFW Expert Roofers does not inspect anything. Its free line answers around the clock and transfers your call to an independent, locally owned roofing company in DFW, which sets the visit, does the inspection and gives you its findings.

Person in an attic shining a flashlight along the roof rafters and decking

Good times to have a North Texas roof inspected

After a storm

The National Weather Service treats hail an inch across and wind of 58 mph as severe. If a storm like that crossed your street, have the roof checked even if it looks fine. Insurance policies set their own deadlines to report damage, and the Texas Department of Insurance advises reporting as soon as you know.

Around a home sale

Sellers who know the roof's condition before listing avoid a surprise in the buyer's report. Buyers who hear "the roof has little life left" from a home inspector can bring in a roofer for a closer look and a price before the option period ends.

As the roof ages

Heat in a Texas summer wears hardest on sealants, rubber pipe boots and the shingles facing south and west. A periodic check on an older roof finds a failing boot or lifted ridge before it becomes a ceiling stain.

When something changes

Granules collecting at the downspouts, a musty attic, daylight through the decking, a drip after a heavy rain: each is a reason to call before the next storm.

Before a warranty ends

A workmanship warranty on a newer roof often runs a limited number of years. An inspection shortly before it expires can catch installation problems while the installer still owes the fix.

Before adding to the roof

Solar panels, a new skylight or a room addition all depend on the roof under or beside them. Knowing its remaining life first can save taking panels down to re-roof a few years later.

A sample roof inspection report outline

Formats vary from company to company, but a thorough written report usually covers the parts below. Use it as a checklist when the report arrives.

Section	What it should include	Why it matters
Property and roof basics	Address, inspection date, roof type and material, number of layers if known, approximate age, pitch	Sets the baseline and the date for any insurance claim
Weather context	Date and type of the storm being checked for, if any	Connects the findings to a specific event
Each slope	Photos labeled by direction, with hail hits, granule loss, cracks, creases, lifted or missing shingles noted	Shows where the damage is and how widespread it is
Ridge, hips and edges	Ridge caps, drip edge, starter course, rake edges	These areas fail first in wind
Flashing and openings	Chimney and wall flashing, valleys, pipe boots, vents, skylights	The most common source of leaks
Gutters and soft metal	Dents, separation from the fascia, debris	Dents help confirm hail size
Attic	Stains, daylight through the decking, damp insulation, ventilation	Finds leaks that do not show from outside
Summary and recommendation	What is sound, what needs repair, what looks like storm damage versus wear, and the suggested next step	The part you act on
Estimate, kept separate	Itemized scope and price for any recommended work	Lets you compare roofers on the same findings

Ask for the photos as files you can keep. They are useful for an insurance claim, a second opinion, or a buyer's questions years from now.

Home sale inspections and storm checks are not the same visit

The Texas Real Estate Commission licenses the professional inspectors who check houses for buyers and sellers. Under its standards of practice, the inspector reports on the roof covering along with the rest of the house, and may stay off a roof that cannot be reached safely or that walking could damage, as long as the report explains why. That report is a snapshot of the whole home, not a roofing diagnosis.

Roofers are a different case. Roofing contractors hold no state license in Texas, and a roofer's inspection follows no state standard. It tends to go deeper on the roof itself, and it often comes from a company that would like to do the work. Neither is better in every case; they answer different questions.

Roofer in a blue shirt kneeling near the edge of a shingle roof checking the surface in bright sun

	Licensed home inspector (TREC)	Roofing company inspection
Who licenses it	Texas Real Estate Commission	No state license; some cities require roofers to register
Scope	Whole house, roof covering included	Roof, flashing, gutters and attic in detail
Usual reason	Buying or selling a home	Storm damage, leaks, aging roof, a repair or replacement decision
What you receive	A report on the commission's form	Photos and findings in the company's own format, often with an estimate
Keep in mind	May not walk a steep or fragile roof	The inspector may also be selling the repair

Your part before and during the visit

Note the dates of any storms you remember, and pull out photos of hail or debris you took at the time.
Find the roof's age, the last re-roof invoice or the warranty papers if you have them.
Clear a path to the attic access and move stored items away from it.
Point out every ceiling stain, even old ones, so the roofer can check above them.
Stay on the ground. Watch from the yard if you like, and ask to see the photos afterward.
Ask whether the report will separate storm damage from normal wear.

Questions to ask the roofer who inspects

Is there a fee, and what will I receive? Many roofers inspect at no charge; others charge for a formal written report. Confirm it on the call.
Will you walk every slope and go into the attic? A look from the ladder or the street misses most hail and wind damage.
Can I keep the photos? They belong in your records whether or not you hire this company.
Which findings are storm damage and which are age? The difference matters for any insurance claim.
What would you repair rather than replace? A roofer who only ever recommends a full roof deserves a second opinion.

No state license for roofers. Texas does not license roofing contractors. A 2025 bill that would have had the state license re-roofers (HB 3344) cleared a House committee but never got a floor vote, and it died when the session ended. That puts the checking on you: ask for a certificate of liability insurance sent to you by the roofer's insurance agent or insurer, a written contract that lists the full scope, the permit or contractor registration your city requires, addresses of nearby jobs, and proof the shingle warranty was registered. The line does none of this checking for you. How to check a roofer in Texas.

Leave the roof to the roofer. A wet or storm-hit roof is slippery, and damaged decking can give way, so keep off it and keep the ladder put away. Stay clear of any downed power line and report it to Oncor or your local electric utility, or call 911. Inside, pull furniture and electronics away from the drip, set out a bucket or towels, and keep everyone out of a room where the ceiling is sagging. Take photos from the yard and from inside, then call your insurance company and a roofer.

How the free line connects you

Dial the lineAn automated assistant picks up (469) 649-7066 any time and asks what you need. The same number also takes air conditioning, heating and pressure washing calls, so say "roof".
Tell it about the roofHail, a drip in the ceiling, shingles in the yard, a tree limb, or an aging roof you want checked, plus your town and how soon you need someone.
Get transferredThe call goes to an independent roofing company that is locally owned and works in Dallas-Fort Worth. It hears a quick summary of your call before it answers.
Work with that companyIt inspects, prices and does the job, and you pay it (or your insurer does, as you arrange). If it cannot pick up, it gets your name, number, town and need so it can call you back.

Want to know where your roof stands? Ask for an inspection when the assistant answers, and mention your town and any recent storm. Ask the roofing company you reach whether there is a fee and what its report includes.

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About this line: DFW Expert Roofers is a free phone line, not a roofing contractor. It answers your call and connects you with an independent local roofing company, which inspects, quotes and does the work, and which you pay directly. Companies may pay a referral fee. Calling the line costs you nothing. See how a call is handled.

More pages that may help

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Roof inspection questions DFW homeowners ask

How often should a roof be inspected?

No Texas law sets a schedule. A sensible rhythm for North Texas is after any storm that brought hail an inch or larger or severe wind, before you buy or sell a house, and on a regular basis once an asphalt roof is well into its life, when sealant and pipe boots start to give out. A newer roof that has seen no storms needs less attention. The guide to how long a roof lasts in Texas explains how roofs age here.

When should I get a roof inspection?

The most useful times are soon after a hailstorm or windstorm, because policies set deadlines for reporting damage; before you list or buy a home; when you see a ceiling stain, granules at the downspouts or shingles in the yard; and before the warranty on a newer roof runs out. If water is already coming in, start with roof leak repair.

What does a roof inspection report look like?

A useful one opens with the address, date, roof type and approximate age, then works through each slope with photos, the flashing and openings, the gutters and edges, and the attic. It ends with a plain summary: what is sound, what needs repair, what looks like storm damage, and what the roofer recommends, with prices kept separate. The outline on this page shows the parts to expect.

Do roofers charge for inspections in Dallas?

Some do and some do not. Many roofers look at a roof at no charge, especially after storms, while others charge for a detailed written report, such as one for a home sale. The line does not set any price, so ask the roofing company during the call whether there is a fee and what the report will include.

Is a roofer's inspection the same as a home inspection?

No. A home inspector for a real estate sale in Texas holds a license from the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and reports on the whole house, including the roof covering, under the commission's standards. Texas has no license for roofers. A roofer looks at the roof in more depth and may recommend work it would also sell, so read its findings with that in mind. The guide on checking a roofer in Texas covers what to ask.

Want a roofer to look at your roof? Call the free line

Say what the roof is doing and which town you are in. The automated assistant passes you to an independent roofing company that is locally owned and works in DFW. That company comes out, looks at the roof and prices the job itself.

Call (469) 649-7066

Picks up day or nightStorms here often hit in the evening. The assistant answers at 2 a.m. the same as at noon.
Costs you nothingThe line sends no bill. Any price you hear comes from the roofer, and you can ask for it on paper.
Check before you hireTexas issues no roofing license, so ask for an insurance certificate, a written contract and the permit your city requires.
Your call to makeListen to what the roofer found, read the estimate, and say yes only when it adds up.