Know Exactly What You Have
Whether you're buying a Grand Rapids home, planning maintenance, or filing an insurance claim, a certified roof inspection eliminates guesswork. Our Grand Rapids inspectors are NRCA, HAAG, or manufacturer-certified and provide thorough reports within 48 hours.
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Whether you're buying a home, filing an insurance claim, or planning maintenance, a professional roof inspection gives you the facts. Our certified inspectors document every component — shingle condition, flashing, ventilation, gutters, decking, and attic spaces — and deliver a detailed report with photos and prioritized recommendations.
20–40 page report with photos of every component, condition rating, and prioritized recommendations.
Inspections performed by NRCA, HAAG, or manufacturer-certified roofing professionals.
Avoid the $20,000 surprise. Know exactly what you are buying before you close on a home.
Inspection reports satisfy insurance carrier requirements for renewals, claims, and new policies.
Every quote from a contractor in our Grand Rapids network includes a full scope of work — no surprise fees, no hidden costs, no shortcuts.
Most inspections are completed in 1–2 hours with the report delivered within 48 hours.
Quick walk + summary report
Full inspection + detailed report
Real estate transaction inspection
High-pitch or inaccessible roofs
Insurance documentation
Book online or by phone. Most inspections happen within 3–5 business days.
Inspector spends 1–2 hours examining your roof exterior, gutters, flashings, and attic interior.
Every component is photographed — shingles, flashing, vents, penetrations, decking, and interior signs of leaks.
Detailed report with photos, condition ratings, remaining lifespan estimate, and recommended action — delivered within 48 hours.
If you've owned a home in Grand Rapids for more than a few winters, you know what ice dams can do. Heat loss through poorly insulated attics melts snow on the upper roof, which refreezes at the cold eaves and forces water back under shingles. Most premature roof failures in Michigan come from ventilation and insulation issues — not the shingles themselves.
For Grand Rapids homes, the priority is a roof system that handles cold-weather conditions: proper ice-and-water shield in the eaves, balanced attic ventilation to prevent ice dams, and shingles rated for sub-zero installation. Architectural asphalt is the most common choice. Metal roofing is excellent for snow shedding but requires snow guards above entrances to prevent slides.
Pricing for a Grand Rapids roof replacement depends heavily on tear-off complexity, decking condition, and ventilation upgrades. Many older Grand Rapids homes have one or two old shingle layers that must be removed (adding $1,000–$2,500), and some need decking repair or replacement once the old roof is off. Build flexibility into your budget.
Michigan building code requires a permit for all roof replacements and most repairs over a certain dollar threshold. Cold-weather code requirements include ice-and-water shield in the bottom 24 inches of eaves, proper attic ventilation, and snow-load engineering on heavier-accumulation areas. Your contractor handles permitting; verify the permit number before work starts.
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