The written inspection report raises questions that are easier to answer with a clear picture of the process. Here is a plain-language look at the written inspection report, with the caveat that each property is different.
Before you decide
This guide is for homeowners comparing roofing advice.
Checklist: the written inspection report
These points apply to most the written inspection report projects.
- Read every item – detail. Ask about priorities – urgency. Keep photos – records. Compare bids – same facts. Ask questions – unclear items.
Questions worth bringing
- How long will the written inspection report take? What did the inspection photos show about the written inspection report? Is a smaller repair possible instead of the written inspection report? Does my roof need the written inspection report?
Connected projects
- New shingle roofs. Written inspection reports.
Worth knowing before you start
Avoid acting on verbal advice alone for large jobs.
Who else to talk to
Move cars, grills and patio furniture away from the walls before the written inspection report begins.
Talking about budget
Ask what is included in an estimate for the written inspection report: materials, removal of old work, repairs, cleanup and warranty.
Thinking about the long term
Think about what matters most in the written inspection report: less upkeep, appearance, durability or protecting the foundation.
Reading the house
Trees near the house shape the written inspection report, from the debris they drop to the shade they cast on roof edges.
The local picture
Roofing Doctor lists https://arthurrlcz592.cavandoragh.org/roof-repair-a-planning-checklist-from-roofing-doctor seven offices in Massachusetts and Rhode Island; homeowners in Riverside, East Providence and Fall River can ask about the written inspection report when booking an inspection.
What to expect
A report lets you compare contractors on the same facts.
What the work covers
A written inspection report lists findings, shows photos and explains which items need attention now and which can wait.
How the crew approaches it
Roofing Doctor provides a written report with clear findings after each inspection.
Choosing a contractor
Ask any contractor bidding on the written inspection report whether they are licensed and insured, and ask to see proof.
How long jobs take
Small the written inspection report jobs can sometimes be fit in quickly; larger ones are planned further out.
Reaching the office
Homeowners from Somerset can call ahead to reach 12 Crown Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806.
There is no pressure; call (401) 381-5013 or see Roofing Doctor, Rhode Island.
Roofing Doctor
12 Crown Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806Phone: (401) 381-5013Scope, timing and pricing depend on the roof and are set in a written estimate.