Roof Inspection · Fort Collins · Free and documented
Free Roof Inspection in Fort Collins
A roof inspection should give you facts, not a pitch. Forever Home walks the roof and exterior, photographs what we find and puts it in writing. The findings are yours to keep, whether or not you hire us for anything.
Fig. 01 Eave and drip edge, photographed for the report
What we check
Every place a Colorado roof tends to fail.
Hail, wind, UV and freeze-thaw each attack a different part of the roof. A proper inspection covers all of them, up close, not from the driveway.
Impacts, granule loss, lifted seals, wear
Chimneys, walls, skylights, exposed nails
Cracked rubber and dented metal leak quietly
Granule buildup, hail dents, edge condition
Storm damage does not stop at the roofline
Attic-side signs, when accessible
Water marks, daylight, ventilation
What you receive
Photos and written findings. Yours to keep.
You should never have to take a roofer’s word for what is on your roof. Every inspection ends with a record you can read, share and hold onto, even if you decide to do nothing at all.
- Photo documentation of each slope and problem area, marked so you can see what we saw
- Written findings in plain English: what is wrong, where, and how urgent it is
- An honest read on remaining roof life
- If work is warranted, an itemized scope you can compare against anyone else’s
- If nothing is wrong, we tell you that and leave
If you are dealing with an insurance claim, the same photos and written scope are what you share with your insurer. We document; we do not negotiate claims or act as an adjuster. See how that works on our roofing insurance claims page.
Fig. 02 A marked impact, as it appears in your report
Fig. 03 Walking through the findings at the truck
When to get one
Four moments when an inspection pays for itself.
- After a storm. Hail bruising and lifted shingles rarely show from the ground. Get the roof documented while the date and the damage are fresh. See hail and storm damage repair.
- Before buying or selling. Know the roof’s condition before it becomes a negotiation or a surprise after closing.
- When the roof is aging. An inspection tells you whether a repair, a coating or a replacement is the sensible next step, and when.
- Before an insurance decision. A documented inspection tells you whether damage exists before you decide whether to file, and gives your insurer clear photos if you do.
Not sure which of these applies to you? It costs nothing to ask. Send the form on our free inspection page or use the form below.
How an inspection works
About an hour on site. No pressure after.
01
Schedule
Send the form or call. We ask what prompted the request and set a time that works for you. You do not need to be on the roof, but being home helps if you want to see the photos on the spot.
02
Walk the roof and exterior
We inspect each slope, the flashing, vents, valleys, gutters, siding and trim, and check the attic side if it is accessible. Problem areas are marked and photographed.
03
Review the findings with you
You see every photo and get the findings in writing. If work makes sense, you get an itemized scope. If it does not, we say so. Either way, the decision is yours and there is no deadline attached to it.
Roof inspection questions
What homeowners ask before booking an inspection.
Is the roof inspection really free? What is the catch?
It is free, and there is no catch. The inspection, photos and written findings cost nothing and are yours to keep. If work is needed we would like to earn it, but you are under no obligation.
How long does a roof inspection take?
Most homes take about an hour on site, longer for large or complex roofs. Reviewing the photos and findings with you adds a few minutes at the end.
Do you actually get on the roof, or inspect from the ground?
We walk the roof whenever it is safe to do so. Hail bruising, lifted seals and cracked pipe boots are not visible from the ground. When the pitch or conditions make walking unsafe, we use ladders and close-up photography and tell you what could not be reached.
Should I get an inspection before I call my insurance company?
Many homeowners do, so they know whether there is damage worth reporting before a claim goes on their record. Check your policy’s reporting deadlines either way, since those run from the date of the storm.
Can I use your inspection report when selling my house?
Yes. The photos and written findings are yours, and many sellers share them with buyers or agents. A documented roof condition removes one of the common sticking points in a sale.
How often should a roof in Colorado be inspected?
After any hail or high-wind event, and otherwise every few years as the roof ages. Front Range sun and freeze-thaw cycles wear shingles faster than milder climates, so an aging roof deserves a look before problems show up inside.
Will you pressure me to buy a roof after the inspection?
No. You get the findings and the options, in writing, and the decision is yours on your own timeline. If the roof is fine, we tell you that.
Free inspection
Know what is on your roof. Then decide.
Send the form and we will call to schedule your free roof inspection in Fort Collins or anywhere in Northern Colorado. Photos and written findings, no obligation.