Before-and-After Roof Project Photos: What Details Should You Look For?

Use this guide for evaluating before and after roof photos by checking flashing, valleys, penetrations, decking, property protection, cleanup, and the details wide gallery shots can hide.

Evaluating before and after roof photos is more useful when you know what the pictures can—and cannot—prove. A dramatic wide shot of a finished roof can show color, symmetry, and curb appeal, but it may tell you very little about flashing, penetrations, valleys, roof edges, ventilation, decking repairs, or cleanup. If you are comparing roofers […]

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 […]