Roof Inspection and Leak Detection FAQ

We examine roofs and report on their condition: surfaces, flashings, vents, edges, gutters and the attic. We also find roof leaks using tools such as infrared cameras, moisture meters and water tests. We document what we find; repairs and replacements are done by roofing contractors.

We serve Nashville and 35 more cities and towns across Middle Tennessee. Each has its own page on this site, and if yours is not listed, call and ask.

Yes. Residential shingle, tile, slate and metal roofs, and commercial flat, low-slope and metal roofs, each with methods that fit the roof.

Send the form on this page or call (615) 431-3789. We ask what is going on with the roof, suggest the right kind of inspection and schedule it with you.

When it is safe and will not damage the roof, yes. On steep, fragile, wet or very large roofs we use a drone and ground-level imaging instead.

On steep, tall, large or fragile roofs, and on tile, slate and old shingles that can be damaged by foot traffic. A drone also covers large roofs quickly.

A thermal camera shows temperature differences. On flat roofs, wet insulation holds heat differently from dry insulation, so moisture can show up as patterns. Scans are most useful when the roof has been warmed by the sun and is cooling.

Not directly. Infrared and moisture tools point to where water may be trapped, and we confirm with readings and close inspection.

Water travels along decking, rafters and insulation before it drips, so the stain is often far from the opening. Finding the real source takes tracing, testing and sometimes several methods.

A controlled test in which water is applied to one area at a time while someone watches inside. It narrows a leak down to a specific detail without guessing.

Yes. Pipes, HVAC condensation and window leaks can look like roof leaks. We check for patterns and use moisture readings to tell them apart.

We find and document them. Repairs are done by roofing contractors, and our report shows a roofer exactly where to look.

A written report with labeled photographs, a plain-English summary and a prioritized list of findings. You can share it with a contractor, buyer or insurer.

It depends on the size, pitch and complexity of the roof and the method used. We tell you what to expect when you book.

It depends on the roof size, type and the methods needed. Our cost planner shows factors with placeholder ranges, and we confirm the price before we start.

Many owners share a report with their insurer. It documents condition and damage with photographs. Coverage decisions are made by your insurer.