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See What We Find Up There
A clogged drain can leave standing water on your roof, and that water leads to leaks. Here’s what we look for and how we fix it.
- 4.8-Star Google Rated
- Licensed & insured (ROC)
- In Phoenix since 1989
30,000+ roofs serviced across the Phoenix Valley since 1989
A few of the neighbors we've helped recently.
“Durafoam recoated our foam roof last spring and it looks brand new. Crew was on time, cleaned up every day, and the price matched the estimate exactly.”
“Had a leak show up after a monsoon. They were out the next morning, found the spot, and had it patched by lunch. Honest and fast — that's rare.”
“Got three inspections before choosing a roofer. Durafoam was the only one who told me my roof still had 5+ years left. Ended up using them for a small repair instead.”
What's included in your free inspection
A real, hands-on inspection by a Phoenix roofer — not a sales call.
Full visual & photo report
We get on the roof, take photos of every problem area, and walk you through what we found.
Leak, ponding & coating check
We look for failed coating, blisters, soft spots, ponding water, flashing issues, and active leak paths.
Written estimate
If repairs make sense, you'll get clear options and pricing — no high-pressure sales, ever.
Honest recommendations
If your roof is fine, we'll tell you. We'd rather earn the next job than oversell this one.
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Service area
Serving Phoenix and the entire Valley
We inspect roofs across Maricopa County, from downtown Phoenix to the far East Valley and North Scottsdale. If you're nearby and not listed, just ask.
- Phoenix
- Scottsdale
- Paradise Valley
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Tempe
- Cave Creek
- Carefree
- Fountain Hills
- Glendale
- Peoria
- Ahwatukee
What a free roof inspection actually covers
A senior estimator walks your roof — not the driveway — photographs everything worth seeing, and emails you a written assessment. It takes 30 to 60 minutes on a typical Phoenix home, and there is no cost and no obligation, including when the answer is “you don't need work yet.”
- Roof surface: coating thickness and wear on foam, cracked or slipped tile, blistering, ponding areas, and previous patchwork.
- Penetrations and flashings: pipe boots, vents, wall and parapet flashings, HVAC curbs, and skylight curbs — where most Phoenix leaks actually start.
- Drainage: scuppers, drains, and low spots that hold water after a monsoon storm.
- Interior signs: ceiling stains, soft drywall, and attic moisture where you've noticed something inside.
- Remaining service life: a straight answer on how long what you have should last, and when the next recoat or repair is due.
What happens after the inspection
You get photos of every issue plus a written scope and line-item price for anything we recommend — usually the same or next business day. Nothing is scheduled unless you say so. If the roof is fine, we tell you that and put a reminder on file for the next check.
The five things we find most often
- An overdue foam coating. Phoenix sun burns through elastomeric in about 5 years. The fix is a recoat, not a new roof.
- Cracked pipe boots. The single most common leak source on Valley homes — a small leak repair, not a replacement.
- Tile broken by foot traffic. HVAC and satellite techs crack tile and expose the underlayment beneath — tile roofing work.
- Bird pecks and blisters in foam. Easy to patch early, expensive once water is under the surface — foam roof repair.
- Underlayment at end of life under good tile. The tile gets reused; only the underlayment is replaced, which is far cheaper than a full roof replacement.
Roof inspection in Phoenix: which kind do you need?
- Free roof inspection: what's on this page — a hands-on look with photos and a written estimate, at no cost and no obligation.
- Roof inspection cost: some inspections (certifications, detailed reports) are paid. See roof inspection costs in Phoenix.
- Roof certification for a home sale: buyers, sellers, and agents use roof inspections for realtors.
- Storm or monsoon damage inspection: storm damage roof repair.
- Foam roof inspection / recoat check: if your foam roof is 5+ years past its last coat, you likely need a recoat, not a replacement.
- Annual maintenance check: roof maintenance programs.
The professional inspection checklist, by roof type
A real roof inspection isn't one checklist — it's four. Each Phoenix roof system fails in its own way, and knowing what to look for is the whole job. Here is exactly what we check.
Spray foam roofs
- Remaining coating thickness and chalking — the reflective topcoat is the sacrificial layer.
- Blisters, bird pecks, and pinholes; whether moisture has gotten below the foam.
- Soft or spongy areas underfoot, which indicate saturated foam that must be cut out.
- Terminations at parapets, curbs, and scuppers — where foam roofs usually open up first.
- Ponding and drainage slope; standing water shortens coating life dramatically.
- Date of last recoat versus the roughly 5-year Phoenix recoat cycle. See foam coating and recoating and foam roof repair.
Tile roofs
- Cracked, slipped, and previously broken tile — usually from foot traffic.
- Underlayment age and condition, which is what actually waterproofs a tile roof.
- Valley metal for rust-through and debris packing.
- Headwall, sidewall, and chimney flashings; ridge and hip mortar.
- Missing bird stops and nesting at the eaves.
- Whether the roof needs tile roof repair or a full underlayment replacement (tile roofing).
Shingle roofs
- Granule loss, curling, cupping, and heat blistering — Phoenix ages shingles fast.
- Missing or wind-lifted shingles and exposed nail heads.
- Sealed or failed shingle bond lines; brittleness at the edges.
- Step flashing, drip edge, valleys, and pipe boot seals.
- Attic ventilation, which drives how long the roof will last. See shingle roofing.
Flat and low-slope roofs
- Seam and lap integrity on modified bitumen, TPO, or built-up systems.
- Ponding water, blocked scuppers and drains, and sagging deck areas.
- Punctures from HVAC service traffic and conduit supports.
- Base and counter-flashing at parapets; pitch pans around penetrations.
- Prior patchwork quality — layered patches usually hide the real problem. See flat roof repair.
Residential vs. commercial roof inspections
The tools are the same; the scope and the paperwork are not.
- Residential roof inspection: 30–60 minutes on a typical Valley home. One roof, one report, photos of anything worth seeing, and a written estimate for any repair we recommend.
- Commercial roof inspection: larger areas, roof-mounted equipment, and far more penetrations, so it takes longer and includes a unit-by-unit look at HVAC curbs, drainage, and parapet details. Reports are written for budgeting and often include a repair-versus-replace recommendation with expected service life. See commercial roofing.
- HOA and multi-family: multiple buildings inspected and reported together, with a prioritized list so the board can phase the work. HOA roofing.
- Real estate and roof certifications: a documented condition report for a sale, on the buyer's or seller's timeline — roof inspections for realtors.
How to choose a roof inspector in Phoenix
“Free roof inspection” means very different things around the Valley. Some are genuine assessments; some are a sales visit with a clipboard. Five questions sort them out fast.
- Do you walk the roof? A ground-level or binocular look is not an inspection.
- Do I get photos? Photos of every issue, not stock images. If they can't show it, treat it as unverified.
- Is the estimate written and itemized? A verbal number is a negotiating position, not a scope.
- Are you licensed and insured in Arizona? Ask for the ROC number and verify it. Ours is ROC223900.
- Will you tell me if I don't need work? The honest answer is sometimes “your roof has five years left.” If nobody ever says that, everything looks like a replacement.
Where drone inspections help — and where they don't
Aerial imagery is genuinely useful: it documents a whole roof quickly, reaches steep or unsafe slopes, and gives adjusters a clean overview after a storm. What a drone cannot do is press on soft foam, lift a tile to check the underlayment, test whether a pipe boot seal has hardened, or feel a deck that has gone spongy — and those are the findings that change a decision. Treat drone-only inspections as a screening, not a diagnosis.
How often to inspect a roof in Phoenix
- Every year for any roof — ideally in spring, before monsoon season.
- After every severe storm, especially wind and hail events — storm damage repair and monsoon roof inspections.
- Foam roofs: yearly, so the recoat happens on schedule rather than after a leak.
- Tile roofs past 15 years: yearly, with attention to underlayment condition.
- Flat and commercial roofs: twice a year, before and after monsoon.
- Before buying or selling: always, and before a warranty expires.
Not sure whether what you're seeing is urgent? Our guide to signs of roof damage walks through what to look for from the ground, and roof maintenance covers keeping a healthy roof healthy.
Free inspection FAQ
- Is the inspection really free?
- Yes — 100% free with no obligation. We'll inspect your roof, take photos, and give you a written estimate at no cost.
- How long does an inspection take?
- Most inspections take 30 to 45 minutes depending on roof size and access.
- Do I need to be home?
- It helps so we can walk you through what we found, but it's not required. We can email the photo report and estimate.
- What if you find something?
- You'll get a written estimate with options — no high-pressure sales. You decide what (if anything) to do next.
- Do you inspect foam, tile, shingle, and flat roofs?
- Yes. We've been a Phoenix-specialty roofer since 1989 and inspect every common roof type in the Valley.
- How fast can you get out?
- Usually within 1–3 business days. For active leaks, call us and we'll prioritize same-day or next-day.
- What does a roof inspection include?
- A walk of the actual roof surface, plus every penetration and flashing (pipe boots, vents, HVAC and skylight curbs, wall and parapet flashings), drainage and ponding areas, coating thickness on foam, tile and underlayment condition, and interior or attic signs where you've noticed something. You get photos of each issue and a written assessment of remaining service life.
- How much does a roof inspection cost in Phoenix?
- Ours is free for homeowners and property managers. Paid inspections in the Valley generally run $150–$400 and are for documentation-heavy work — roof certifications for a home sale, insurance claim reports, or engineered assessments. If you need that kind of report, we'll tell you up front what it costs.
- Do I need a roof inspector near me, or will any roofer do?
- Use someone who works on your roof type in this climate. Foam, tile, and flat roofs each fail differently in Phoenix, and an inspector who mostly does shingles in a wet climate will misread all three. Ask whether they walk the roof, whether you get photos, and whether the estimate is written — those three answers separate a real inspection from a sales visit.
- Is a drone roof inspection good enough?
- Drones are a useful tool, not a substitute. Aerial photos are great for steep or unsafe roofs and for documenting storm damage across a whole roof at once, but a camera can't press on soft foam, lift a tile to check underlayment, check whether a pipe boot seal has hardened, or feel a spongy deck. We use aerial imagery where it helps and still put a person on the roof.
- How often should a roof be inspected in Arizona?
- Once a year for most Valley roofs, and again after any severe monsoon or hail event. Foam roofs should be checked yearly so the recoat happens on schedule instead of after a leak. Tile roofs past 15 years deserve a yearly look at the underlayment. Flat and commercial roofs do best on twice-a-year checks — before and after monsoon season.
- Do you inspect commercial buildings and rentals?
- Yes. We inspect commercial and multi-family roofs for property managers, HOAs, and building owners, including annual condition reports for budgeting. Access, units, and drainage all get documented.
- Will an inspection help with my insurance claim?
- It can. We photograph and describe storm-related damage in a way adjusters can use, and we can meet the adjuster on site. We won't tell you damage is storm-related when it's age — that helps nobody.
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