Roof inspection
Free Roof Inspection in Utica, NY
We look over your shingles, flashing, vents and edges, photograph what we find, and sit down with you to go through the pictures. The inspection costs nothing, and if work is needed you get a written quote within 24 hours.
- Free roof inspection
- Written quote within 24 hours
- 10-year workmanship warranty
- 5.0Google rating
- 10-yearWorkmanship warranty
- 24 hoursWritten quote after a free inspection
The short answer
315 Roofing inspects asphalt shingle roofs on homes in Utica and the surrounding towns for free. We check the shingles, flashing, valleys, vents and edges, and look for signs of leaks, ventilation problems and ice dam damage. You see photos of everything we find. If the roof needs work, a written quote follows within 24 hours, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
- No charge, no obligation
- Photos of what we find
- A plain answer on repair or replace
- Written quote within 24 hours
Why homeowners call us
What a free inspection from 315 Roofing includes
Pictures, not just a verdict
Most homeowners never see their own roof up close. We photograph the shingles, flashing and any trouble spots, then go through the photos with you so you understand the condition yourself.
An honest read on what the roof needs
Sometimes the answer is a small repair, sometimes a replacement, and sometimes nothing at all yet. You hear which one it is and why.
A written quote within 24 hours
If work is needed, the scope, materials and price arrive in writing within 24 hours of the inspection. The inspection itself is free whether you go ahead or not.
How it works
What we look at during a roof inspection
A roof is a system of parts that each age at their own pace. The shingles wear from sun and weather, the rubber boots around vent pipes dry out and crack, sealant at the chimney shrinks, and ventilation problems slowly cook or soak the deck from underneath.
An inspection looks at all of those parts, because a roof that looks fine overall can still have one detail about to let water in.
On the roof surface
We look at the shingles for curling, cracking, missing tabs, broken seals and worn-off granules, and at the overall pattern of wear on each slope. A south-facing slope often ages faster than the north side, so they do not always tell the same story.
Valleys get a close look because they carry so much water. So do the ridge caps and the edges, where wind gets its first grip on a roof. We check that the drip edge is present and that water has a clear path into the gutters.
Flashing and everything that passes through
Chimneys, walls, dormers, plumbing vents, exhaust fans and other roof penetrations are where most shingle roofs leak. We check that the flashing is lapped correctly, still tight to the surface it protects, and not relying only on caulk to keep water out. Pipe boots are checked for cracks and gaps around the pipe.
Ventilation, the attic and signs of ice dams
Where we can reach the attic, we look at the underside of the deck for water stains, dark spots, frost or mold, and at whether air can move from the eave vents up to the ridge.
Poor ventilation is behind a lot of winter trouble in Upstate New York. A warm attic melts snow on the roof, the water refreezes at the cold eaves, and the resulting ice dams push water under the shingles.
Outside, signs of past ice dams include stains on the fascia and siding below the eaves, lifted shingles along the bottom rows and soft decking near the edge. If those are present, we will explain what is causing them as well as what it would take to repair the damage.
After the inspection, and good times to book one
After the inspection we go through the photos with you and explain what each one shows. If the roof is in good shape, we say so. If it needs a repair, we explain which one and why. If it is near the end of its life, we tell you that too, and the written quote shows what a replacement would include.
Many homeowners book an inspection before winter, after a strong storm, when buying or selling a house, or simply because they do not know how old their roof is. Any of those is a good reason to have someone look. If you need it for a sale, we can put what we find in a written report with the photos.
Signs
Reasons to book a roof inspection
You do not need a leak to justify an inspection. These are the moments when one tends to save trouble later.
You do not know how old the roof is
If you bought the house without records, an inspection tells you where the roof stands and how much life it has left.
A storm or hard winter just passed
Wind, hail, heavy snow and repeated freeze-thaw can leave damage that only shows up as a leak months later.
You see stains, drips or damp spots
Marks on a ceiling, an upper wall or the attic boards mean water has found a path. Finding it early keeps the repair small.
Ice dams form along your eaves
Thick ice and big icicles at the gutters point to heat loss and ventilation problems worth looking at before the next winter.
Shingles look worn, curled or patchy
Curling edges, bare spots or lots of granules in the gutters show the shingles are aging and should be checked up close.
The process
How the free inspection works
Book a time
Call or use the form, tell us what you have noticed, and we arrange a visit.
We inspect the roof
Shingles, valleys, edges, flashing, vents and the attic where we can reach it, photographed as we go.
We show you the photos
You see what we found and hear plainly whether the roof needs nothing, a repair or a replacement.
Written quote if work is needed
The scope, materials and price come to you in writing within 24 hours, with no obligation to proceed.
Google reviews
What homeowners say about the estimate visit
“This company showed up the same day of initial call to give a quote on my roof replacement. His price was very reasonable for what I needed to have done.”
“Searched out roofing companies in the Rome area, had three companies come and give me estimates on the roofing. 315 roofing came in very close to what we had budgeted for and quoted price for entire roof.”
“Don't hesitate to call Ivan at 315 Roofing. I had another roofer complete a brand new roof last year, let's just say it was not completed correctly. I called Ivan for a free roof repair estimate. He came the same day.”
Questions
Roof inspection questions
Is the roof inspection really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the inspection and no obligation to hire us afterward. If the roof needs work, you get a written quote within 24 hours to consider in your own time.
Do I need to be home for the inspection?
It helps if you are, so we can go through the photos with you and look at any stains inside. If the attic is reached from inside the house, we will need access to check it. Let us know your situation when you book.
Will you try to sell me a new roof?
We tell you what the roof actually needs. Plenty of inspections end with a small repair or with no work at all. The photos let you see the condition for yourself, so you are not relying on our word alone.
How often should a roof be inspected?
A look every few years is sensible for a roof in good shape, and more often as it ages. In the Utica area it is also worth having the roof checked after a severe storm or a winter with heavy ice dams.
Can you inspect a roof in winter?
Snow and ice can hide the shingle surface, so what we can see on the roof itself depends on the conditions that day. The attic, the flashing at chimneys and walls, and the signs of ice dams along the eaves often tell a lot even in January.
What happens if you find a problem?
We show you photos of it and explain what it means. If a repair or replacement is needed, the written quote lists the scope, materials and price. The work is covered by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
More detail is in our guide to what happens during a roof inspection, and the rest are on the roofing guides page.
Where we work
Free roof inspections around Utica
Also serving Utica, Marcy, Frankfort, Ilion, Little Falls, Yorkville, Oriskany, Deerfield, Schuyler.
Find out where your roof stands
A free inspection, photos of what we find, and a written quote within 24 hours if work is needed.