Maybe your roof is 15 years old and you have no idea how much life it has left. Maybe a storm just came through, your insurance company is asking questions or you’re getting ready to sell. A roof inspection in Orlando should give you a straight read on where things stand, not a sales pitch for a roof you may not need.
That worry is fair. A lot of homeowners have heard the stories about a roofer who found “damage” on every roof on the street. You deserve to see the evidence for yourself.
APC Roofing is a GAF Certified roofing contractor, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured. Inspections and estimates are free across the greater Orlando area. Call 407-270-1129 to set up a visit, or browse all of our roofing services in the greater Orlando area.
When to get a roof inspection in Orlando
Central Florida is tough on a roof. Strong sun almost all year dries out shingles, rubber pipe boots and sealant. Afternoon thunderstorms drive rain sideways under shingle edges. Hurricane season, June through November, can lift shingles and loosen flashing without leaving anything you’d notice from the yard. Humid attics that don’t vent well age a roof from underneath.
Good times to have someone look:
- After a hurricane, tropical storm or hard summer storm, even if nothing is leaking yet
- When the roof is getting older and you want to plan ahead instead of being surprised
- Before you buy or sell a house
- When your insurance company asks about the roof’s age or condition
- When you see a ceiling stain, granules in the gutters or shingles in the yard
What a thorough roof inspection covers
From the ground. The roofer looks at the whole roofline for sagging, dips or wavy spots, and checks gutters, downspouts and trim at the same time.
On the roof. Where it’s safe to walk, the roofer checks the shingles for brittleness, granule loss, lifted edges and broken seals. Every pipe boot, vent and chimney gets a close look, along with the flashing where the roof meets a wall, the valleys and the ridge caps. Small parts usually fail first. A rubber pipe boot can split long before the shingles around it wear out.
In the attic. Water stains on the rafters, daylight through the boards, wet or flattened insulation and rusty nail tips all show up here. So do ventilation problems, like soffit vents blocked by insulation or a bathroom fan venting straight into the attic. Those don’t show from outside at all.
By roof type. On tile roofs, the tiles shed most of the water, but the underlayment beneath them does the real waterproofing, so cracked or slipped tiles get noted and the underlayment gets checked where it can be seen. On metal roofs, the rubber washers under exposed screws are the usual weak point. On flat sections, standing water and lifted seams are the warning signs.
If the roof is wet or too steep to walk safely, the roofer inspects from a ladder at the eaves and uses the attic and a zoom lens to fill in the rest.
What you get from the inspection
You get photos tied to specific spots on your roof, with a plain written note on what each one shows. The sound parts of the roof are described just as clearly as the problems, and any problems are ranked from most to least urgent. If something needs work, you’ll get a written estimate at the same visit.
Keep the report. It’s useful when you sell the house, file an insurance claim or compare the roof’s condition a year or two from now.
When the inspection finds a problem
Most problems an inspection turns up are small: a cracked pipe boot, a loose piece of flashing, a few lifted shingles. Our roof repair team in the Orlando area handles those. If the roof is worn out across the board, we’ll say so plainly and show you why, and our roof replacement page explains what that involves. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
If the inspection finds storm damage and you decide to file a claim, we’ll provide the estimate and work with your adjuster. You file the claim yourself and pay your own deductible.
Commercial roof inspection in Orlando
Shops, offices and small commercial buildings usually have flat or low-slope roofs with a sealed membrane. Inspections there focus on seams, drains, standing water and the flashing around rooftop units. For work on those roofs, see commercial roof repair in the Orlando area.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll get photos and a written report, and you decide what happens next, including nothing at all.
- If you go ahead, the work gets done and the site gets cleaned up. The crew protects your landscaping, finishes the job and runs a magnet over the lawn and driveway before leaving.
Roof inspection questions
How much does a roof inspection cost in Orlando?
Nothing. Inspections and estimates from APC Roofing are free.
How often should I have my roof inspected?
A good rule is once a year and after any major storm. In Central Florida, a check before hurricane season starts is a smart habit.
Can I get a roof inspection and estimate on the same visit?
Yes. If the inspection finds something that needs work, you’ll get a written estimate along with the photos.
Do you inspect tile, metal and flat roofs?
Yes. Shingle, tile, metal and flat roofs, on homes and light commercial buildings.
Know where your roof stands
Small roof problems are easy to miss and don’t cost much to fix. Left alone, a cracked boot or loose flashing lets water into the decking and insulation, and the repair gets bigger. An inspection doesn’t commit you to anything. It just tells you where you stand.
Hurricane season comes around again, and instead of wondering, you already know your roof is sound. Call 407-270-1129 to book your free roof inspection, or start with our free online estimate.
