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Roof Inspection in Toronto & the GTA

Most people book a roof inspection for one of four reasons: a stain showed up on a ceiling, a windstorm just went through, an insurer asked for proof of the roof's condition, or they are buying or selling a house and the shingles look tired from the driveway. All four come down to the same need — someone qualified actually getting eyes on the roof and telling you what is true, not what sells a job.

A proper roof assessment covers more than shingles. We check flashings at chimneys and walls, the valleys, the boot seals around plumbing vents, the eavestroughs and the attic side where budget and access allow — because that is where ventilation problems, frost and hidden leaks show themselves. On steep or fragile roofs a drone roof inspection gets clear photos of every slope without anyone walking surfaces that should not be walked. GTA freeze-thaw and wind find the weak details first, so that is where we look hardest.

You get a written roof condition report with photos: what is sound, what needs repair, what can safely wait, and a realistic read on remaining life. No scare tactics — most roofs we inspect do not need replacing, and the report says so when that is the case. If work is needed, the report doubles as a scope you can put in front of any contractor, not just us.

What this covers

  • Full exterior roof survey — shingles or membrane, valleys, ridges and penetrations
  • Flashing check at chimneys, walls, skylights and plumbing vents, where most leaks start
  • Drone roof inspection for steep, high or fragile roofs, with photos of every slope
  • Eavestrough and downspout check for condition, slope and blockages
  • Attic-side review where accessible: ventilation, insulation depth, frost and staining
  • Photo documentation of every defect found, keyed to its location on the roof
  • Written roof condition report with repair priorities and estimated remaining life
  • A plain verdict: repair, maintain, monitor, or replace — with reasons

Just need one small job done?

Pre-purchase roof inspectionFlat roof condition inspection

What affects the price

  • Roof size, height and pitch — a bungalow walk is quicker than a three-storey Victorian
  • Whether drone survey is needed for slopes that cannot be safely walked
  • Attic access and whether an interior inspection is included
  • Level of reporting required — a homeowner checklist versus a document for an insurer or a real estate deal
  • Number of roof sections, dormers, skylights and chimneys to be checked in detail
  • Season — snow cover hides the roof surface and can limit what a winter inspection can verify

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices — the quote is free and based on your actual job.

Roof Inspection near you

We take quote requests across the GTA. Local pages:

TorontoEtobicokeNorth YorkScarboroughEast YorkYorkMississaugaBramptonCaledonVaughanMarkhamRichmond HillAuroraNewmarketKingWhitchurch-StouffvilleEast GwillimburyGeorginaPickeringAjaxWhitbyOshawaClaringtonUxbridgeOakvilleBurlingtonMiltonHalton HillsHamiltonSt. CatharinesNiagara FallsGrimsbyNiagara-on-the-LakeBarrieInnisfilBradford West GwillimburyNew TecumsethKitchenerWaterlooCambridgeGuelphOrangeville

Common questions

How often should a roof be inspected in Ontario?
Every couple of years for a roof under fifteen years old, annually after that, plus a check after any major windstorm or hailstorm. Ontario freeze-thaw cycles work on small defects year over year, so the value of inspecting is catching a lifted flashing or cracked boot seal while it is a minor repair instead of a ceiling stain and wet insulation.
My insurance company is asking about my roof's age and condition. What do they need?
Insurers increasingly want evidence before renewing or writing a policy on an older roof — typically the roof's approximate age, its type, and a recent condition report showing it is watertight and maintained. An inspection report with dated photos usually satisfies the request. If the report finds problems, fixing them and documenting the repair is generally enough to keep coverage on side.
Can you inspect a roof in winter?
Yes, with limits worth being honest about. Flashings, eavestroughs, attic frost and ice-dam activity actually show best in winter, and a drone can photograph exposed areas safely. But snow cover hides the shingle surface, so if the job is verifying overall surface condition — say for a sale or an insurer — bare-roof conditions give a more complete report. Sometimes we do a winter check and a follow-up in spring.
Will the inspection just turn into a sales pitch for a new roof?
No, and this is the point of paying for an assessment rather than taking free opinions from someone selling replacements. Most roofs we look at need either nothing or a modest repair, and the report says exactly that. When a roof genuinely is near the end, the photos make the case without any pressure from us — you can take the report to any contractor you like.
Should I get a roof inspection before buying a house?
Yes, especially in the GTA where a roof replacement is a five-figure surprise. A general home inspection often views the roof from the ground or a ladder at the eaves; a dedicated roof survey gets on it or over it and checks flashings, valleys and the attic side. The report becomes negotiating material — either reassurance, or a documented deficiency to price into your offer.

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Tell us what your roof needs — one small repair or a complete replacement — and get a free quote.

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