Home sale roof inspections, at a glance
A general home inspector usually looks at the roof from the ground or a ladder; a roofer walks it, checks the flashing and attic, and can tell you what a repair or replacement would actually cost. That number is what matters at the negotiating table. Call (314) 429-6000 to set up a time.
Why a roofer's inspection helps in a sale
The roof is one of the most expensive items on any house, and it's one of the hardest to judge from the yard. Home inspection reports often say something like "roof shows signs of wear, recommend evaluation by a licensed roofer." That sentence can hold up a closing or start an argument about price.
We answer the question that sentence leaves open. We go up on the roof, look at the shingles, flashing, vents and valleys, check the attic for stains and ventilation, and give you photos plus a written estimate. If the roof is fine, you'll have that in writing too.
For sellers
Knowing first means you set the terms.
A pre-listing roof inspection takes the surprise out of the buyer's inspection. If something needs fixing, you can have it repaired before the house goes on the market, adjust your price, or disclose it up front with a real number attached. Buyers and their agents tend to trust a written estimate from a roofing company more than a guess.
- Photos of every slope you can share with your agent
- A clear note on what's urgent and what can wait
- Repair pricing so small items don't become big concessions
- Scheduling that works around showings
For buyers
Know what you're buying before you sign.
If the home inspector flagged the roof, call us during your inspection window. We'll tell you whether the issue is a simple repair or a sign that replacement is coming, and we'll put a price on it. That gives you something concrete to bring to the seller, whether you ask for a repair, a credit or nothing at all.
We'll also tell you about anything we see that could matter after you move in, like ventilation problems, layered shingles or decking that feels soft underfoot. Most roofs in older parts of St. Louis have a history, and it helps to know it.
Call or send the form
Tell us the address, your timeline and who will let us in.
Inspection
We walk the roof and look in the attic when we can get access.
Photos and estimate
Sent to you, and to your agent if you'd like.
Questions answered
Call us with questions about anything in the report.
What we look at
Shingles
Curling, cracking, granule loss, hail bruising and how many layers are on.
Flashing
Chimneys, walls, skylights and pipe boots, where most leaks start.
Decking
Soft spots, sagging and signs of past leaks.
Ventilation
Intake and exhaust, attic moisture and heat.
Gutters
Pitch, damage and where the downspouts send water.
Remaining life
Our honest estimate of how many years the roof has left.
John Beal Roofing is a third-generation, family-run company that has been roofing homes and buildings around St. Louis since 1947. We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, we carry an A+ rating with the BBB, and Roofing Contractor Magazine has listed us in its Top 100. Every roof we install is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty. If the roof does need replacing, the new roof's workmanship warranty stays with the house.
Common questions
Is the inspection really free for a home sale?
How fast can you get out before my inspection deadline?
Do you need the owner there?
Can you send the results to my real estate agent?
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Free home sale roof inspection
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Nearby areas we cover
We inspect roofs across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and the Metro East:
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