Inspect a commercial or residential roof for damage, leaks and maintenance needs, with photos and recommendations.
Regular roof checks, often in spring and fall and after storms, catch small problems before they become leaks.
Working on roofs is high risk. Use fall protection and only send trained people up.
17 items. Keep it on a tablet, or print a copy for the clipboard.
A fall inspection of a retail roof finds a clogged drain and cracked sealant around a rooftop unit. Both are fixed before winter, and the photos are filed for the roof warranty.
Roof warranties and insurance claims often depend on showing regular inspection and prompt repair, and flashing or drainage problems are far cheaper to fix before water reaches the deck. A dated report with photos also lets you compare years and plan replacement before failures pile up.
| Interior | Damp attic decking above the choir room |
|---|---|
| Surface | 6 shingles missing on north slope after wind |
| Flashing | Chimney counterflashing pulled loose |
| Vents and pipe boots | Cracked boot on plumbing vent |
| Drainage | Gutters clear; one downspout disconnected |
| Photos | 12 taken, labeled by slope |
| Urgent repairs | Shingles and chimney flashing; inspector Pete, April 21 |
Sample for Grace Community Church in Macon, Georgia. The damp attic sits right under the loose chimney flashing, which ties the interior finding to its likely entry point, while the downspout is left as routine maintenance.
Twice a year and after severe weather.
Trained people with fall protection.
Many warranties require maintenance records.
When repairs no longer stop problems; get a professional opinion.
Yes, hail can bruise shingles or crack membranes in ways that leak months later, and many insurance policies set a deadline for storm claims. Inspect soon after, photograph damage with the date, and write the storm date on the report.
At minimum a camera, tape measure and marking paint to circle spots for the roofer. A moisture meter or infrared camera helps find wet insulation under the membrane that looks fine from the surface.
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Once the roof inspection checklist is in place, the next question is usually about shifts and hours. Book a demo to see how EZTime handles scheduling and time tracking.