Who Needs
Roofing Inspections or Roof Certifications
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Adjusters
SoCal Roof Inspections begins with an expert inspector meeting with the property owner, adjuster, or engineer on-site. Our team is fully equipped to assess all roof types, whether Commercial or Residential, regardless of height or steepness, providing a comprehensive and detailed Roof Inspection.
Through our Ladder Assist inspections, we ensure adjusters can make accurate and thorough settlement decisions while maintaining safety. This allows them to focus on delivering an exceptional experience for the insured customer.
Realtors
A realtor would need a roofing inspection to accurately assess the condition of a property's roof, which is a significant factor in determining its value and potential liabilities, allowing them to inform buyers about potential repair costs and avoid legal issues related to undisclosed roof damage, ultimately facilitating a smoother and more transparent real estate transaction.
Lenders
A lender needs a roofing certification to assess the condition of a home's roof before approving a mortgage, as a damaged roof could represent a significant future repair cost and potentially affect the property's value, which serves as collateral for the loan; essentially, the certification helps the lender understand the potential risk associated with financing a property with a questionable roof.
Policy Renewal
An insurance company needs a roofing certification to accurately assess the risk associated with insuring a property by evaluating the overall condition of the roof, estimating its remaining lifespan, and determining if it is in a suitable state to cover potential damage claims. Essentially, they want to ensure the roof is not a significant risk to their financial liability before offering coverage.
Home Owners
A homeowner typically requests a roof inspection, especially when buying a new house, selling their current home, after a severe storm, or if they suspect potential roof damage and need to assess its condition for repairs or insurance claims; sometimes, a home inspector may also request a roof inspection as part of a comprehensive property evaluation.
Recent High Wind
A homeowner should ask for a roof inspection after a wind storm, typically contacting a professional roofing contractor to assess any potential damage caused by high winds, especially if they suspect any issues like missing shingles, leaks, or visible damage to the roof structure.
Peace of Mind
Quite often, homeowners ignore getting regular roof inspections and repairs to avoid spending money. Some also opt to inspect and repair damages for themselves to avoid hiring professional services. While this method may save money in the short run, one will eventually spend more to repair secondary damage. On the other hand, getting roof inspection services from a professional will help you manage minor roof damage.
Infrared Inspection
A visual roof inspection to look for visible damage covers most of the needs of the roof inspection industry. However, some clients may have higher-level requirements. In these cases, drones with thermal imaging capabilities will have a huge advantage.
Roof Certification
On October 5, 2017, the Governor of California signed into law an amendment to Section 7197 of the California Business and Professions Code. This amendment introduced Section 7197 (d)(4), which defines a "Roof Certification" as follows:
A roof certification is a written statement issued by a licensed C-39 Roofing Contractor who has performed a roof inspection, made any necessary repairs, and certifies that the roof is free of leaks at the time the certification is issued. The contractor also warrants that the roof should perform as designed for the specified term of the certification.
The Roof Warranty period typically lasts 1 or 2 years, but it can extend up to 5 years. However, it's important to note that a Roof Warranty is not always a guarantee against future leaks. If you are working with a Roofing Contractor you haven't done business with before, it’s crucial to understand the specifics of their Roof Warranty—what is included, what is excluded, and what the warranty covers.
Do you need a Residential Roof Inspected?
The Haag Certified Inspector - Residential Roof Inspections are highly proficient with all major residential (steep-slope) roof types. We are trained to identify how hail and wind interact with roofing, inspection safety techniques, roof area calculations, and applicable codes. We also offer a comprehensive understanding of manufacture, installation, weathering, hail damage, wind damage, maintenance, mechanical damage, and repair costs for each major roofing type — composition, wood shingle/shake, concrete and clay tile, asbestos, fiber cement, and various synthetic, slate, and metal roofing types. Real-world case studies make the information vivid and memorable.
HAAG Certified Since April of 2018
Do you Suspect Wind Damage?
We are trained on how wind is measured/recorded and how to understand and utilize available weather data. Through this advanced understanding of wind forces, we will accurately evaluate different types of structures (both commercial and residential) for damage following significant wind events. We will also differentiate damage caused by wind from damage caused by other means (both natural and mechanical). Finally, we are trained to understand the considerations that go into designing a building and its cladding for wind resistance, as well as how to repair any damage that may occur appropriately.
HAAG Certified Since April of 2018
