Texas Roof Inspection Guide

Inspection scope

• Ground-level photo survey
• Roof-walk hands-on check
• Attic ventilation and leak-sign review
• Flashing, penetrations, and seal check
• Written photo-documented findings report

Red flags

Avoid inspectors who pressure you to file a claim on the spot, offer to "waive your deductible" (illegal in Texas), or refuse to provide a written report.

What a complete DFW roof inspection includes

A thorough Dallas-Fort Worth roof inspection takes between 60 and 110 minutes and produces a written photo report documenting exterior roof condition, attic interior condition, ventilation performance, flashing and penetration integrity, and any storm-damage indicators with date-stamped images. A professional inspector will walk every accessible slope, chalk-test suspicious strikes, document gutter and downspout condition, examine soft-metal dent patterns on vents and flashings, and inspect the attic for daylight, staining, decking discoloration, and ventilation balance.

The final report should identify whether any observed damage is storm-caused or age-related, estimate remaining functional lifespan, note any code or ventilation issues, and provide clear next-step recommendations without pressuring a claim filing. A DFW inspector who insists the homeowner file a claim on the spot, offers to waive a deductible, refuses to provide a written report, or asks for an assignment-of-benefits signature is operating outside Texas law and should be avoided.

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