The Homeowner’s Guide to Reading a Roof Inspection Report Line by Line

Learn how to read a roof inspection report, understand photos and severity notes, and know what questions to ask before repair, replacement, or a claim.

A roof inspection report can feel more confusing than helpful when it lands in your inbox. You may see close-up photos, arrows, circles, roof-slope notes, condition ratings, and phrases like “marginal,” “functional,” “storm-related,” or “recommend further evaluation.” If you are not around roofing every day, it is easy to either ignore the report or assume […]