Roof inspection near me: what it costs and what they check
Roof inspection near me is the question on this page, and the ranges below tell you what is normal; a quote tells you what yours costs. Call (855) 812-6217 during business hours with your ZIP code and the words "roof inspection near me", and we match the job with licensed roofers near you. Quotes cost nothing and you hire only if you want to.
A roof inspection costs $75 to $1,200, Angi reports in 2026. Many local roofers do one for free when they quote a job. A roof certification for a sale adds $150 to $200.
Alice is selling her house. The roof is 16 years old and the buyer's lender wants a roof certification before closing.
What a roof inspection costs
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection | $75 to $1,200 |
| Attic inspection add-on | $200 to $500 |
| Roof certification | $150 to $200 |
Prices are from Angi's roof inspection cost guide.
What a real inspection covers
- Shingle wear, granule loss, cracks and lifted tabs on every slope.
- Flashing at chimneys, walls, skylights and pipe boots.
- Gutters, drip edge, soffit and fascia.
- The attic underside: stains, daylight, soft decking, vent airflow.
Granules piling in gutters point to wear, per Owens Corning.
When you need one
After hail or high wind. Before you buy or sell a house. When your insurer asks, often once a roof passes a set age. And every few years on an older roof, to catch small leaks early.
Roof certification for a sale or insurer
A roof certification is a letter from a roofer saying how many years the roof has left. Lenders and insurers ask for it on older roofs. In Florida, an insurer must allow a roof 15 or more years old to be inspected. If the inspection shows 5 or more years of life left, the insurer cannot refuse it for age alone.
That rule is in Florida Statutes 627.7011 (2022). Alice's 16-year-old roof falls under that kind of rule in Florida.
Finding a roof inspection near me this week
Call the number below and a licensed local roofer can usually look at it this week. Before anyone climbs up, ask for a license number and proof of insurance. The FTC gives that same advice on its home repair scams page.
If the inspection finds damage, see roof repair cost or how long a roof lasts.
Questions people ask
How much does a basic roof inspection cost?
Angi puts roof inspections at $75 to $1,200 in 2026. A walk-on visual check on a simple roof is at the low end; drone or infrared work costs more.
What should a roof inspection include?
Shingles, flashing, vents, gutters, the attic underside and any soft decking, written up with photos of each slope.
Are free roof inspections legit?
Many are. Roofers often inspect at no charge because they hope to quote the job. Ask for the photos and a written report either way.
How much does it cost to check a roof?
A basic check is often free from a roofer. A certification letter for a sale adds $150 to $200, by Angi.
Sources
- Angi, How Much Does a Roof Inspection Cost? (2026), checked October 2026
- Florida Statutes, section 627.7011 (2022), flsenate.gov, checked October 2026
- Federal Trade Commission, Home Repair Scams, consumer.ftc.gov, checked October 2026
- Owens Corning, 3 Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Roof, checked October 2026
Last checked October 2026
What to do now
- Run the calculator with your own footprint, slope and material, and write down low, likely and high.
- Call (855) 812-6217 with your ZIP code and the likely number, or send the job below. The Roof Cost Guide team answers during business hours and matches it with licensed roofers near you.
- Compare three written quotes line by line against your band before you sign anything.
Talk to a local roofer
Roof inspection near me is the question on this page, and the ranges below tell you what is normal; a quote tells you what yours costs. Call (855) 812-6217 during business hours with your ZIP code and the words "roof inspection near me", and we match the job with licensed roofers near you. Quotes cost nothing and you hire only if you want to.
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