A roof inspection by an inspector who actually gets on the roof.

What do you get from a free roof inspection?

You get a written photo report: photos of every problem area on your roof, written findings in plain English, and a repair estimate if a repair is the honest answer. It is emailed to you and left with you in print. It is yours to keep whether you hire us or not.

What "free inspection" actually means here

A free roof inspection should be exactly that — a real look at your roof and a straight answer, with nothing owed and no pressure to sign anything. Too many "free inspections" in Houston are just a way to get a salesperson on your porch. Ours isn't. We're a family-owned, GAF-Certified roofer, and our reputation is worth more to us than any one job.

When we come out, we actually get up on the roof — we don't diagnose a roof from the driveway. We assess its age and overall condition, look for active leaks, and check carefully for the signs of wind and hail damage that Houston storms leave behind. Then we sit down with you and walk through exactly what we found, in plain English.

How to choose a roof inspector in Houston

Anyone with a ladder can call themselves a roof inspector — Texas doesn't license roofing contractors, so the burden of vetting is on you. Whoever you call (us included), here's what separates a real Houston roof inspector from a salesperson with a clipboard:

• ✓ They get ON the roof — a walk around the yard with binoculars is not an inspection
• ✓ They document everything in photos you get to keep, not verbal scare lines
• ✓ They carry a real certification (we're GAF-Certified) and liability insurance they'll show you
• ✓ They can explain wind vs. hail vs. wear damage — it decides whether you have an insurance claim
• ✓ They'll tell you when the roof is fine — an inspector who finds damage on every single roof isn't inspecting, they're prospecting
• ✓ Buying a home? For the real-estate transaction itself you'll want a TREC-licensed home inspector — then a roofing contractor like us for the roof-specific deep dive and repair estimate, free

What the inspection covers

A thorough inspection looks at the whole roofing system, not just the shingles you can see from the ground. Here's what our inspectors check when we're up there:

• ✓ Roof age and overall condition — how much serviceable life is realistically left
• ✓ Active leaks and the interior signs that point to them (ceiling stains, attic moisture)
• ✓ Shingle condition — granule loss, cracking, curling, lifted or missing shingles
• ✓ Hail bruising and wind damage, including creased or torn shingles after a storm
• ✓ Flashing at chimneys, walls, and penetrations — the spots where leaks usually start
• ✓ Valleys and vulnerable edges where water concentrates
• ✓ Ventilation — whether the roof is breathing the way it should
• ✓ Soft decking and other underlying problems that a surface look would miss

Drone-assisted documentation

Where it helps, we use a drone to document the roof — especially on steep or high roofs and after storms. Drone imagery lets us capture clear overhead photos of the whole roof, zoom in on damaged areas, and build a complete visual record without missing sections that are hard to reach safely.

That documentation does double duty. It helps you actually see what we're talking about — instead of taking our word for it — and, if there's storm damage, it becomes part of the photo record that supports an insurance claim.

An honest recommendation — every time

Here's the part that's different. After we've looked, we tell you the truth about what your roof needs — even when that's not a sale for us.

Sometimes a roof just needs a targeted repair or some maintenance, not a full replacement, and we'll say so. Sometimes a roof has plenty of life left and the smart move is to do nothing yet. And sometimes there's legitimate storm damage worth pursuing with your insurance. Whichever it is, you'll get a clear, honest assessment and your real options — not a scare tactic.

What you receive afterward

You walk away from the inspection knowing exactly where your roof stands. We explain what we found, show you the documentation, and lay out your options — repair, replacement, or simply keeping an eye on it.

If a roof replacement makes sense, we'll explain how we build every roof: the complete GAF system from the deck up — FeltBuster synthetic underlayment, StormGuard ice & water shield at the vulnerable spots, GAF Timberline HDZ shingles installed with a 6-nail pattern, TimberTex hip & ridge caps, new flashing, and balanced ventilation — backed by the GAF System Plus and WindProven warranties plus our own 10-year workmanship warranty. We'll also walk through financing if that's helpful. No part of that conversation is a condition of getting the inspection.

If we find storm damage

When the inspection turns up wind or hail damage, documentation is everything. We photograph and record what we find so it's organized and ready — and if you decide to file, we specialize in storm-damage insurance restoration. We attend the adjuster meeting, supplement legitimately owed items, and hand you a documentation packet for your records and future renewals.

We don't promise a particular outcome with your insurer — no honest roofer can. What we can promise is honest documentation and that we'll stand with you through the process. The full picture of how a Texas roof claim works lives on our Insurance Claims hub.

No pressure — and how to book

There's no obligation, ever. You get a straight answer from someone who's actually been on the roof, and you decide what to do next on your own timeline.

Booking is simple: call or text us at (346) 276-6492, or email Aldo@handyhandsroofing.com, and we'll set up a time that works for you. We serve Houston and the surrounding areas — Katy, Cypress, Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, Pearland, Sugar Land, Memorial, and The Heights.