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Photo-documented inspections delivered in writing. Honest recommendations — repair, replace, or do nothing. No pressure, no sales gimmicks, no obligation.
Always Free
Written Photo Report
No Obligation — Ever
Drone Inspections Available
Storm Damage Priority Scheduling
Report Within 24–72 Hours
The Smartest, Highest-ROI Roofing Service — And It's Free
Roof Inspections
A roof inspection is the single smartest, highest-ROI service in the entire residential roofing industry — and at Above All Roofing & Construction, it is also free. A thorough professional inspection can catch maintenance issues before they become expensive leaks, identify storm damage in the claim-eligible window, confirm your roof is in good condition before you list your home, and tell you honestly whether the contractor who knocked on your door after last week’s storm was telling you the truth.
We provide free inspections as a core part of our business because we would rather have an informed prospective customer than a pressured one. Homeowners who understand exactly what is going on with their roof make better long-term decisions, trust the contractor who gave them the straight story, and refer their neighbors when the time comes.
Our inspection team serves the Triangle from Fuquay-Varina and the coastal region from New Bern. Typical scheduling is within 3–7 days for non-emergency inspections, and within 24–72 hours for suspected storm damage where claim timing is critical.
What a Complete AARC Inspection Actually Includes
What's Included
Our inspections are thorough. We walk the surface, check the attic, inspect gutters and fascia, detail every penetration, and document everything in writing with 30–60+ photos per inspection.
Roof Surface Walk
Whenever the roof is accessible and safe, our inspector physically walks the roof to assess shingle condition, granule loss, flashing integrity, penetration seals, ridge vent condition, and gutter attachment. A walking inspection is dramatically more thorough than ground-level assessment — typically identifying 3–4x more issues.
Drone Inspection
When roof access is unsafe — steep pitches, fragile materials, multi-story heights, wet conditions — we fly a drone to capture high-resolution imagery across every slope. Modern drone inspection captures detail comparable to on-roof photography and is used routinely when walking is not appropriate.
Attic Underside Check
Every inspection includes an attic check from below. We look for daylight through the deck, water staining on deck or rafters, insulation displacement, inadequate ventilation (a leading cause of premature shingle failure), mold or mildew, and pest intrusion.
Gutters, Fascia & Eave Detail
Gutters inspected for sagging, separation from fascia, granule accumulation, blockages, and proper downspout termination. Fascia board condition, soffit venting, and eave detail all documented. Many roof problems are actually gutter problems in disguise — we document both.
Chimneys, Skylights & Penetrations
Every roof penetration — chimneys, skylights, vent stacks, pipe boots, satellite dishes, solar arrays — inspected for flashing condition, sealant condition, and evidence of leakage. Penetrations are the single most common leak source on any roof.
Written Condition Report
Within 24–72 hours of the inspection you receive a written report summarizing every finding, rating overall roof condition, and providing our honest recommendation — repair (with scope and estimated cost), replace, or no action needed. All 30–60+ photos included. Delivered by email, owned by you.
Seven Good Reasons to Schedule an Inspection
When to Schedule
A roof inspection is valuable at many points in a home's life — not just when there's a visible problem. Here are the most common situations where our clients call us.
After a Storm
Hail, wind, fallen trees, hurricane activity — any significant weather warrants an inspection. Timing matters: most insurance policies have a 1-year window from the date of storm for claim filing, and documentation is stronger the sooner it is completed.
Before Selling Your Home
A clean inspection report in hand before listing removes uncertainty for buyers, preempts negotiation leverage during the buyer's home inspection, and can justify a higher asking price. Our pre-listing inspections are frequently requested by real estate agents in our markets.
Before Buying a Home
Home inspectors are generalists who typically don't walk the roof. A dedicated inspection before closing flags problems that cost money after the sale. Delivered in the same photo-documented written-report format as all inspections — with pricing guidance for seller negotiation if issues are found.
Before Insurance Renewal
Many NC insurance carriers are beginning to exclude or surcharge older roofs at renewal. A documented professional inspection can support coverage maintenance, a roof-age certification for the carrier, or a timely replacement decision before coverage becomes unaffordable.
After a Replacement Recommendation
If another contractor — particularly a door-to-door canvasser — has told you that you need a full replacement, a second opinion is smart. We will inspect your roof independently and tell you honestly whether the recommendation is accurate or whether your roof has significant life remaining.
At Scheduled Intervals
For proactive homeowners, we recommend a professional inspection every 3–5 years throughout the service life of the roof. Catching problems early — before they become active leaks — is dramatically cheaper than emergency repair after the fact.
Before Major Interior Renovations
Planning a kitchen remodel, new hardwood floors, or a master bath upgrade? Confirming the roof overhead is in good condition protects that investment. A small undetected leak during renovation can ruin tens of thousands of dollars of finish work.
Storm Damage Inspections
Storm-damage inspections are specifically focused on identifying and documenting damage in the format insurance carriers require — hail bruise mapping, wind damage documentation, flashing displacement, collateral damage to gutters and siding, and Xactimate-compatible scope documentation.
Commercial & Multi-Family Inspections
We perform commercial and multi-family roof inspections using the same thorough methodology scaled to the building type — additional drone imagery, specialized reporting for facility-management purposes, and capital-planning guidance for HOA boards and property managers.
What Our Inspectors Find That You Can't See from the Ground
What We Look For
Most of the things that matter on a roof are not visible from the driveway. Hail bruising, flashing separation, pipe boot cracking, granule loss patterns, attic ventilation failures — these require a trained eye, a physical walk of the roof, and an attic inspection to identify. That is exactly what our inspectors do.
The written report you receive after an AARC inspection is the same documentation we use for insurance claims, pre-sale disclosures, and capital planning recommendations for HOA boards and property managers. It is a professional document — not a sales pitch.
Granule loss patterns
Heavy accumulation in gutters is one of the clearest signs of shingle aging — invisible from the driveway.
Hail bruising
Soft spots in the shingle mat where granules were knocked loose — only visible up close on the roof.
Flashing separation
At chimneys, walls, skylights — the single most common active leak source.
Pipe boot cracking
These fail at 8–12 years while surrounding shingles still have life — caught early, inexpensive to fix.
Attic ventilation deficiency
Poor ventilation dramatically reduces shingle service life — often unaddressed until full replacement is needed.
Deck sheathing water damage
Water-damaged plywood beneath good-looking shingles — a common hidden problem only visible from inside the attic.
Ridge vent displacement
Wind events can shift ridge vents without removing them — creating open water pathways into the attic.
Free. Written. No Obligation. Always.
Inspection Pricing
Every AARC roof inspection is free. No charge for the inspection, no charge for the written report, no charge for the photos. No obligation to hire us for any subsequent work. If your roof is in good shape, we will tell you so and leave you alone. If it needs attention, we give you a written quote — which you are free to take to any other contractor.
Standard scheduling: 3–7 business days · Storm damage priority: 24–72 hours · Written report delivered within 24–72 hours of inspection · 30–60+ photos included · Drone inspection at no additional charge when needed
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Always free
30–60+
Photos per inspection report
24–72hr
Storm damage priority scheduling
3–7day
Standard scheduling window
Three Things We Do That Most Contractors Don't
What Sets Us Apart
We Actually Walk the Roof
Most contractors "inspect" from the driveway or from a ladder at the eave. We physically walk the roof — or fly a drone when that is safer — because that is the only way to find hail bruising, flashing separation, granule loss patterns, and early deck compromise. Ground-level assessments miss most of what matters.
We Check the Attic
Half of all roof problems are diagnosed from the underside — water staining on rafters, daylight through the deck, ventilation deficiencies, pest intrusion. Most contractors skip this entirely. We include it in every inspection at no additional charge.
Written Report — Honest Recommendation
You receive a written report — repair, replace, or no action — with supporting photos. Not a sales presentation. Not a high-pressure close. An honest professional assessment delivered in writing so you can make an informed decision on your own timeline.
Roof Inspection FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the inspection really free with no obligation?
Yes — completely free, no obligation, no pressure. If your roof is fine, we tell you so and walk away. If it needs work, we give you a written estimate you are free to take anywhere. We provide the inspection as our way of demonstrating the quality of our work before you ever spend a dollar with us.
How long does an inspection take?
Most single-family residential inspections take 45–90 minutes on the property. The written report follows within 24–72 hours by email with all photos attached.
Do I need to be home during the inspection?
Not necessarily for the roof-surface portion — though we prefer to meet with you to walk through findings in person. For the attic-side inspection, we do need interior access. Many clients schedule inspections around their availability to be home for the full service.
What is the difference between your inspection and a home inspector's roof report?
Home inspectors are generalists and typically do not walk the roof — they assess from ground level or from a ladder at the eave. Our inspectors physically walk the roof and inspect the attic, producing a dramatically more thorough finding set. The documentation format is also specific to roofing — not a general home inspection checklist.
Will an inspection affect my homeowner's insurance?
No. We do not share inspection results with any insurance carrier unless you specifically authorize us to do so — most commonly in support of a claim. Your inspection is your information, delivered to you, under your control.
Can you inspect a commercial property?
Yes. We perform commercial and multi-family roof inspections scaled appropriately to the building type — including drone imagery, thermal imaging on request, and specialized reporting for facility management and HOA capital planning purposes.
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Ready to Get the Truth About Your Roof?
Free inspection. Written report. No pressure — ever. Call either office, submit our quick form, or text us a photo of what you are seeing and we will get you scheduled.