Roof Inspections in the Berkshires
Know what your roof needs. And what can wait.
A roofer's look at the shingles, flashing, vents, gutters and attic on homes around Pittsfield, Lee and Berkshire County, with a plain answer on what needs work now.
When a roof inspection is worth it
A roof inspection is for when you need to know the condition of a roof before you decide anything. We do them for homeowners around Pittsfield and Lee and across Berkshire County. Most of the calls we get for one come at a few predictable times.
After a storm. High wind, a falling limb or a hard winter can lift shingles and loosen flashing without anything showing from the ground.
When the roof is getting older. Asphalt roofs in the Berkshires take a beating from freeze and thaw, snow load and summer sun. Once a roof is past the middle of its life, it is worth knowing how much is left.
Before you buy or sell a house. A roofer's look can tell you whether the roof is sound, needs repairs, or will need replacing soon, so it can be part of the decision.
When something looks off. Granules in the gutters, a dark patch on the roof, a stain on a ceiling or a damp spot in the attic all deserve a closer look.
What a roof inspection covers
Shingles, slate or other roofing. Curling, cracking, missing pieces, granule loss and exposed nails across the whole roof, not just the side you can see from the street.
Flashing. Chimneys, sidewalls, skylights, vents and valleys, where most leaks start.
Pipe boots and vents. Cracked rubber collars and loose vent caps that let water in around the openings.
The deck. Soft or sagging spots that point to rotted plywood or boards underneath.
Gutters and drainage. Whether water leaves the roof cleanly or backs up at the eaves.
Signs of water inside. Ceiling stains, damp spots and ventilation wear that point back to a problem on the roof.
How a roof inspection works
From booking to knowing where your roof stands.
Book a visit
Tell us about the house, the age of the roof if you know it, and anything you have noticed.
On the roof
Chris goes up and looks at the roof surface, the flashing, the vents and the gutters, and looks for signs of leaks inside.
What we found
We walk you through it in plain terms: what is fine, what should be fixed now, and what to keep an eye on.
If it needs work
You get a detailed written estimate by email for any repair or replacement, and you decide what to do and when.
Not sure how much life your roof has left?
Book a roof inspectionRepair, keep an eye on it, or replace
Most inspections end in one of three answers. The roof is sound and just needs a small fix or two. The roof has some wear but a few more years in it, so it is worth checking again after the next hard winter. Or the roof is near the end, and repairs would only buy a little time.
We tell you which one it is and why. If a repair is enough, that is what we will price. If it is time for a new roof, we can price the replacement and walk you through the material options.
Roof inspection questions
What homeowners ask before booking an inspection.
Is the roof inspection free?
Yes. We do not charge to come out, look at the roof and tell you what we find. If it needs work, the written estimate is free too.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Once an older roof is past the middle of its life, a look every year or two is reasonable, plus a check after any big storm. A newer roof with no problems can go longer.
Can you inspect a roof before I buy a house?
Yes. A general home inspection covers the whole house, and the inspector may not go up on the roof. A roofer looks at the roof up close and tells you whether to budget for repairs or a new roof.
Do you inspect slate, metal and flat roofs?
Yes. We look at asphalt, slate, cedar, metal and flat roofs, and the questions are the same: is it keeping water out, and how much life is left. We inspect commercial roofs too.
What if you find a problem?
We show you what we found and price the fix in writing. There is no pressure to book the work on the spot.
Who does the inspection?
Chris Battaini himself. He comes out in person to look at the roof, and he is on site for every project we do. We are licensed in Massachusetts (LIC #101201, HIC #160959) and insured.
Book a free roof inspection
Tell us about the house and what you have noticed. We'll look the roof over and tell you where it stands.