Roof Phase Inspection
In Florida's climate, the roof is your home's first and most critical line of defense against water intrusion. What gets missed during construction — improper flashing, inadequate fastening, or compromised underlayment — rarely shows up as a leak until months or years after closing.
Single Inspection Clients — Final Roof Inspection
For homeowners scheduling a single inspection, the roof is inspected as part of the Final Walk-Through Inspection before closing. At that point the roof is complete and the inspection covers everything visible and accessible.
What is verified at final:Â
- Shingle or tile installation, fastening, alignment, and coverageÂ
- Ridge caps, hip caps, and starter coursesÂ
- Step flashing, valley flashing, and drip edge installation and integrationÂ
- All roof penetrations inspected for proper flashing and sealingÂ
- Wind resistance — fastener count and placement verified, critical in Tampa Bay's high-wind zone • Gutters and downspout placement where installedÂ
Full Contract Clients — Three-Phase Roof Inspection
Homeowners enrolled in Inspect-O-Graff's Full Contract Phase Inspection Program receive three dedicated roof inspections built into the construction sequence.
Phase 1 — Roof Sheathing Nail-Off
Performed after roof decking is installed and before underlayment begins. Fastener pattern, spacing, and penetration depth verified across the full deck.
Phase 2 — Dry-In & Flashing Inspection
Performed after the secondary water barrier and underlayment are installed and all flashings are set — before tile or shingle goes on.
Phase 3 — Final Roof Inspection
The completed roof inspected for proper installation, fastening, alignment, and finish.
How We Inspect — On the Roof, Every Time
Steve gets on the roof for every roof phase inspection where it is safe and where the builder permits access. Drone photography is included at no additional charge on every roof phase inspection.
Why this Phase Matters
A roof installed with missing flashings, incorrect fastener counts, or improperly lapped underlayment may pass a visual glance from the ground and still fail in the first major storm. An independent inspection documents the installation while it can still be corrected at the builder's cost.
Want to see the type of roof deficiencies we find? Review one of our sample inspection reports before you schedule.