Roof Inspection – Auburn & Opelika

Most inspections are $150 (complex roofs can be more). Caldwell's Superior-Grade Roof Audit is $300 (for nearly all cases). The G.O.A.T.-Grade Roof Audit includes drone imagery (where allowed) and fullest inspection at $500. Commercial flat roof inspection of PVC/TPO/EPDM is ~$0.25/square foot, with a $150 minimum, and includes seam probing and quick visual inspection for holes made by HVAC, dropped screws, dropped hammer claw, knife cuts, or other means of creating a leak in the flat roof. Hail inspections & estimates are FREE.

We give you a straight read on the roof’s condition—what’s fine, what’s marginal, and what needs fixing now—with photos and line-item notes you can use for maintenance plans or insurance claims.

Book yours: 334-332-7799 • caldwbr@gmail.com

Why Inspect?

1. After an installation (new roof or reroof): cheap insurance you got what you paid for
2. After a hail or wind storm: make sure there are no insidious issues about to cause costly leak damage
3. After 5-10 years: ensure there are no pending or long-standing issues causing fungal damage to your decking or home

Caldwell's Checklist: What We Look For:

Installation & Craftsmanship

• Starter course, proper overhang, and straight course lines
• Sidewall (or step flashing) & counter-flashing at walls; kick-out flashings present where needed
• Chimney saddles/crickets, apron/pan flashings, and reglet work

Storm, Hail, & Wind Damage

• Hail strikes: bruising, mat fracture, spalling, and loss of coating
• Wind lift: creased shingles, broken seals, displaced caps, missing tabs
• Impact to metals: gutters, vents, drip edge, ridge caps, soft metals

Aging & Moisture Red Flags

• Degranulation patterns, brittle or curled shingles
• Ongoing slow leaks: staining, deck deflection, punky sheathing
• Attic checks (when accessible): darkened nail tips, fungal growth, insulation moisture, daylight where it shouldn’t be

Flashings, Penetrations, & Edges

• Pipe boots: neoprene cracking, dry rot, split collars
• Skylights: curb flashing, saddle, and manufacturer-specific details
• Drip edge & rake metals: placement under/over felt, gapping, sealant misuse
• Gable returns/dutch hips where water can track behind fascia

Low-Slope & Transition Trouble Spots

• Improper shingles on low-slope or flat areas (dead valleys, porches)
• Ponding, poor taper, clogged scuppers & drains
• Membrane weld quality (PVC/TPO), probe-tested laps, term bars, edge securement
• Shingle-to-membrane transitions with correct back-water laps

Ventilation & Heat Management

• Balanced intake/exhaust (soffit + ridge) vs. “only ridge” or “only box vents”
• Competing systems (ridge + power fan) that short-circuit airflow
• Bathroom/kitchen dryer vents dumped into the attic (condensation risk)

What You Receive

• Photo set with notes
• Line-item estimate(s) for repair or replacement options
• Insurance-friendly documentation when storm damage is found

Pricing & Scheduling

Standard inspection: $150 in most cases (very steep/complex roofs, multi-structure properties, or travel outside Auburn-Opelika can increase cost; we’ll quote before we come).

Hail inspections & estimates: Free.

Call or text 334-332-7799 and we’ll get you on the calendar.

FAQ

How long does an inspection take?

Typically 30–60 minutes on site plus time to assemble photos and notes the same day.

Do you go inside the attic?

When safe and accessible, yes—attic evidence often confirms what we see on the exterior.

Can you separate maintenance vs. replacement?

Absolutely. We’ll outline immediate leak fixes, maintenance items, and replacement options with clear costs.

Ready for a straight read on your roof? Call 334-332-7799 or email caldwbr@gmail.com.