Inspection Capital

3.1. Roof

I. The inspector shall inspect from ground level or the eaves:

A. the roof-covering materials;

B. the gutters;

C. the downspouts;

D. the vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations; and

E. the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs.

II. The inspector shall describe:

A. the type of roof-covering materials.

III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:

A. observed indications of active roof leaks. IV. The inspector is not required to:


  • walk on any roof surface.

  • predict the service life expectancy.

  • inspect underground downspout diverter drainage pipes.

  • remove snow, ice, debris or other conditions that prohibit the observation of the roof surfaces.

  • move insulation.

  • inspect antennae, satellite dishes, lightning arresters, de-icing equipment, or similar attachments.

  • walk on any roof areas that appear, in the inspector's opinion, to be unsafe.

  • walk on any roof areas if doing so might, in the inspector's opinion, cause damage.

  • perform a water test.


  • warrant or certify the roof.

  • confirm proper fastening or installation of any roof-covering material.

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