Pre-sale roof inspections, backed by facts.
A clear, written report on the roof's condition before a home sale closes, covering the whole Denver Metro region.
A free look at the whole roof with photos of anything we find, and a straight answer: fix it, leave it, or plan for it. You keep the report either way.
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- Licensed & insured
- No obligation
How it works
- 01Free Roof InspectionFreeWe get up on the roof, check every slope, and show you what we found in plain terms. No pressure, no obligation.
- 02Insurance & EstimateNo guessworkHail or wind damage? We document it and work with your insurance company for you. Either way, you get a clear written estimate first.
- 03Construction1–3 daysOur crew tears off and installs your new roof while your project manager keeps you updated, then cleans up until there is not a nail left.
- 04PreventionOngoingA final walkthrough and simple maintenance advice so your new roof lasts. We are a call away whenever the next storm rolls through.
Precise Roofing has been inspecting roofs across the Denver Metro for 20 years, and a pre-sale inspection is one of the most common calls we get from real estate agents, buyers, and sellers alike. This inspection covers the whole roof system, shingles, flashing, penetrations, and the attic side, and ends with a plain-language report on what needs fixing now and what can wait. We serve Englewood, Denver, Littleton, and the surrounding Denver Metro towns, and the inspection itself is free.
Is the roof a problem for your home sale in the Denver Metro?
A roof holds up a sale or slows it down depending on what an inspection finds, and buyers and sellers both want to know the answer before it becomes a negotiating point. Curling shingles, bald spots, and soft decking read very differently to a lender or an appraiser than a roof with a few years of wear and a clean bill of health. Our inspection gives a straight answer: how many years of service life are left, what repairs are worth making before closing, and what can reasonably wait for the new owner. That answer, in writing, is what keeps a roof from turning into a last-minute renegotiation.
Signs a pre-sale inspection matters
Curling or cupped shingles
Shingle edges that curl or cup mean the asphalt has dried out from years of sun and heat, and it shows up first on the sunniest slopes. Once shingles curl they stop sealing properly, so wind and water get underneath. A buyer's inspector will flag this even if the roof isn't leaking yet.
Granule loss in the gutters
Granules protect shingles from UV, and finding them piling up at the downspouts is a sign the mat underneath is exposed. Some loss is normal with age, but bald patches concentrated in spots can also mean past hail impact. Either way it changes the remaining-life number on the report.
Brittle or cracking shingles
Shingles that crack underfoot or crumble at the edges have lost their flexibility, which lets water into the underlayment. It also means the roof can't safely be walked for smaller repairs without doing more damage. That combination usually pushes a report toward replacement rather than repair.
A roof at or near the end of its typical life
Most asphalt shingle roofs get replaced somewhere in their second or third decade, and Colorado's sun and hail cycles can shorten that. An inspection gives an honest read on where a specific roof sits in that range rather than relying on the installation date alone.
What we look at during the inspection
Shingle condition and remaining life
We check the sunniest slopes first, since that's where aging shows earliest, and compare it against the rest of the roof. This tells us whether the wear is even, which points to age, or scattered, which can point to hail.
Flashing and penetrations
Chimneys, skylights, and vent boots are where most leaks start, so we check every seal and joint even if nothing is dripping yet. Failed flashing here is a common repair item on a pre-sale report.
Attic ventilation
Poor intake or exhaust ventilation cooks shingles from underneath and shortens the roof's life faster than sun exposure alone. If the attic side shows heat or moisture problems, that goes in the report too.
Decking and structure
From the attic, we check for soft spots, staining, or sagging that point to past leaks or structural wear. A roof can look fine on top and still have decking that needs attention before a sale closes.
What to expect during the visit
Our team walks every slope of the roof and checks the flashing, penetrations, and attic side the same way for a pre-sale inspection as for any other. We give an honest read on what needs fixing now, what can wait, and roughly how many years of service life remain. The report is written in plain terms, not inspector jargon, so it works for a buyer, a seller, or an agent trying to move a deal forward. If repairs come up, we can price those out separately, and there's no obligation to have us do the work. The inspection itself doesn't cost anything, whether the roof passes clean or needs work.
Related services you may need
If the inspection turns up damage, Roof Repair handles the smaller fixes and Roof Replacement covers a roof that's past the point of patching. Gutters often need attention at the same time, since they're part of the same water-management system as the roof.
The cost of waiting
A roof problem that shows up during a home sale almost always costs more in stress than the repair itself would have cost on its own timeline. Deals get delayed while a buyer's lender asks for repairs, sellers get pushed into last-minute negotiations they didn't plan for, and small issues that could have been fixed calmly become deadline items. Getting ahead of it with an inspection before the home even goes on the market means you're choosing the timeline instead of the closing date choosing it for you.
What does a pre-sale roof inspection check?
It checks the whole roof system, shingle condition, flashing at every penetration, the attic side for ventilation and moisture, and the general structure of the decking. We look at wear patterns to tell age-related wear apart from storm damage, and the report covers remaining service life along with anything that needs fixing now.
How long is a roof inspection report good for?
A roof's condition doesn't change overnight, so a recent report generally holds up through a typical sale timeline, but a roof that takes weather damage after the inspection should be looked at again. If a sale drags on for months, it's worth asking for an updated look before closing.
Will the inspection tell me if I need a full replacement or just a repair?
Yes, that's the main point of the report. We give a clear recommendation based on the shingle condition, the flashing, and how much service life is left, rather than a vague answer that leaves the decision to guesswork.
If you're buying, selling, or just want an honest read on where your roof stands, call Precise Roofing at (720) 448-9988 to schedule a free inspection anywhere in the Denver Metro.
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What homeowners say about roof inspection for home buyers & sellers.
“The whole team at Precise Roofing were absolutely wonderful to work with, helping me get a roof replaced and doing it within the confines of a fast moving Real Estate timeline.…”
“Curtis and his team at Precise Roofing were wonderful. they worked with me, my insurance company and the various subcontractors to complete my roof replacement quickly and professionally.…”
“Worked with these guys through a home sale. Even though I am not the paying customer, I am obtaining the new roof. They came to the site answered questions I had on the roof.…”
“Great company with great ownership! They’re experienced professionals, and it shows. Our project manager was Curtis and he was great. He handled everything after we got hit with a hailstorm and even got us extra money…”
“Victor was wonderful to work with! He was honest and up front with the entire process and was always available if we had questions or concerns.…”
“I am so happy I found Precise Roofing! I needed a complete roof restoration on my house and garage due to hail damage. Victor and Ben were professional, honest, great communicators and very helpful with the insurance…”
“The whole team at Precise Roofing were absolutely wonderful to work with, helping me get a roof replaced and doing it within the confines of a fast moving Real Estate timeline.…”
“Curtis and his team at Precise Roofing were wonderful. they worked with me, my insurance company and the various subcontractors to complete my roof replacement quickly and professionally.…”
“Worked with these guys through a home sale. Even though I am not the paying customer, I am obtaining the new roof. They came to the site answered questions I had on the roof.…”
“Great company with great ownership! They’re experienced professionals, and it shows. Our project manager was Curtis and he was great. He handled everything after we got hit with a hailstorm and even got us extra money…”
“Victor was wonderful to work with! He was honest and up front with the entire process and was always available if we had questions or concerns.…”
“I am so happy I found Precise Roofing! I needed a complete roof restoration on my house and garage due to hail damage. Victor and Ben were professional, honest, great communicators and very helpful with the insurance…”
“The whole team at Precise Roofing were absolutely wonderful to work with, helping me get a roof replaced and doing it within the confines of a fast moving Real Estate timeline.…”
“Curtis and his team at Precise Roofing were wonderful. they worked with me, my insurance company and the various subcontractors to complete my roof replacement quickly and professionally.…”
“Worked with these guys through a home sale. Even though I am not the paying customer, I am obtaining the new roof. They came to the site answered questions I had on the roof.…”
“Great company with great ownership! They’re experienced professionals, and it shows. Our project manager was Curtis and he was great. He handled everything after we got hit with a hailstorm and even got us extra money…”
“Victor was wonderful to work with! He was honest and up front with the entire process and was always available if we had questions or concerns.…”
“I am so happy I found Precise Roofing! I needed a complete roof restoration on my house and garage due to hail damage. Victor and Ben were professional, honest, great communicators and very helpful with the insurance…”
“The whole team at Precise Roofing were absolutely wonderful to work with, helping me get a roof replaced and doing it within the confines of a fast moving Real Estate timeline.…”
“Curtis and his team at Precise Roofing were wonderful. they worked with me, my insurance company and the various subcontractors to complete my roof replacement quickly and professionally.…”
“Worked with these guys through a home sale. Even though I am not the paying customer, I am obtaining the new roof. They came to the site answered questions I had on the roof.…”
“Great company with great ownership! They’re experienced professionals, and it shows. Our project manager was Curtis and he was great. He handled everything after we got hit with a hailstorm and even got us extra money…”
“Victor was wonderful to work with! He was honest and up front with the entire process and was always available if we had questions or concerns.…”
“I am so happy I found Precise Roofing! I needed a complete roof restoration on my house and garage due to hail damage. Victor and Ben were professional, honest, great communicators and very helpful with the insurance…”
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