When to Schedule a Roof Inspection
Most homeowners don’t think about their roof until something goes wrong. A few specific situations make an inspection worth scheduling proactively:
After a hailstorm or wind event. Central Texas sits in Hail Alley. Damage that compromises a roof isn’t always visible from the ground. Granule loss, hairline cracks in shingles, and lifted flashing can cause leaks months later. Document the damage immediately for any potential insurance claim. Our post-storm roofing team handles storm-related inspections the same day during active weather seasons.
Before buying or selling a home. Roofs are one of the largest cost items in real estate transactions. A pre-listing inspection catches issues you can fix or disclose. A pre-purchase inspection saves you from inheriting a problem. We provide written reports formatted for use with realtors and insurance carriers.
Annually as routine maintenance. Roofs that are inspected once a year tend to last longer than those that aren’t. Catching loose flashing, cracked sealant, or clogged valleys early prevents small problems from becoming structural ones.
When you see warning signs. Missing shingles, visible sagging, water stains in your ceiling, or unexplained spikes in your energy bills all warrant an inspection. So does any noticeable roof age. Most asphalt shingles in Austin’s climate need replacement around 18 to 22 years.
After a recent installation or repair. A second-opinion inspection 6 to 12 months after work was done by another contractor is one of the smartest things you can do. Defects that show up after a year are easier to address while the installation is still in memory.
What’s in a WDR Roof Inspection
A real inspection isn’t a five-minute walk-around. We check the entire roof system, top to bottom:
Structural components. Rafters, trusses, and decking integrity. Sagging or uneven roof lines signal load issues. Chimney and skylight integration. We climb the roof. We don’t just look from a ladder.
Exterior surface. Shingle condition, flashing at all valleys and penetrations, ridge caps, sealants, gutter integration, and any visible signs of damage. Metal panels for fastener integrity and seam condition, where applicable.
Interior damage signs. Attic insulation, ventilation airflow, water stains on ceiling drywall, rotted wood, and signs of pest intrusion. Most inspectors skip the attic. Most damage starts there.
Storm and hail documentation. Hail dents, wind uplift, punctures, and granule loss patterns. We photograph everything and document with detailed notes formatted for insurance claims if you need to file.
Written report with photos. You receive a complete report within 24 to 48 hours. Photos of every issue, our recommendations, expected lifespan, and prioritized next steps. The report is yours, whether you hire us for any work or not.
No-pressure recommendations. If your roof is fine, we’ll tell you. If it needs minor work, fixing your roof, we tell you what’s urgent and what can wait. If it needs a full roof replacement, we explain why and let you take time to decide.
Why Choose WDR for Roof Inspections
25+ years of combined pattern recognition. Established 2012 at 9711 Beck Cir in North Austin. We’ve installed, repaired, and replaced thousands of roofs across Central Texas. The most common defects we see are the ones we know to look for.
GAF Master Elite® Contractor. Top 2% of roofers in North America. Manufacturer-trained eye for installation quality. We can spot defects that most general inspectors miss because we know how the roof should have been installed in the first place.
1,200+ five-star Google reviews at 5.0 average. A quarter-century of trust earned one inspection at a time.
BBB A+ accreditation. Verified by the Better Business Bureau, maintained throughout our history.
Insurance claim experience. We’ve helped hundreds of Austin homeowners through the claims process. We know what adjusters look for and what documentation they need.
No hard upsell. Most companies use the inspection as a sales pitch. We don’t. The report is yours regardless of whether we ever do any professional roof installation work on your house. We’re fully insured and stand behind our work.
Same-day storm response. Storms don’t wait for business hours. After major weather events, we’re often on roofs within hours documenting damage before the next rain.
Where We Inspect
We inspect roofs across the entire Austin metro from our North Austin office.
Austin Proper. From historic homes in Hyde Park and Tarrytown to new construction in Mueller and East Austin.
Hill Country West. This corridor includes our Lakeway team along with service into Bee Cave, Texas, West Lake Hills, and Dripping Springs. Steep terrain and custom architecture demand experienced inspectors.
We extend coverage into Dripping Springs, Texas, and handle emergency storm inspections across the entire western corridor 24/7.
North Suburbs. Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Hutto, Georgetown, and Leander.
South Suburbs. Buda, Kyle, and Manor.
For business owners and property managers, we also handle business roofing solutions, including flat roof inspections for TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems.
