What does a sample roof inspection report include?
Short answer. A sample roof inspection report includes property and roof details, condition ratings for each component, slope by slope notes tied to photo numbers, attic findings, and a ranked list of recommended actions. The illustrative layout below shows what each line typically looks like.
This is an illustrative format, not a real property, so you can recognize a complete report when you get one.
Header
- Address, date, inspector name, weather at time of inspection.
- Method: walked roof, drone overview, attic access.
Roof profile
- Covering: architectural asphalt shingle, one layer.
- Estimated age: 16 to 18 years.
- Pitch: 8/12 main, 4/12 porch.
- Ventilation: ridge vent, continuous soffit.
Component ratings (good, fair, poor)
- Field shingles: fair, moderate granule loss on south and west slopes.
- Ridge cap: fair, two pieces with cracked seal strips.
- Pipe boots: poor, three of four cracked.
- Valleys: good, minor needle buildup.
- Step and chimney flashing: fair, surface sealant aging.
- Gutters: fair, one sagging run at the rear.
Attic
Light staining under the chimney, sheathing firm, insulation dry, soffit baffles present.
Recommendations
- Replace pipe boots now.
- Reseal and reset ridge cap pieces.
- Plan for replacement within roughly 3 to 5 years and budget accordingly.
Each line in a real report should point to a photo, and the report should say plainly whether any finding looks storm related, since that changes who pays. For more on what inspectors check, see what to expect at a roof inspection and pipe boot leaks.