Real Estate Roof Inspections
Buying a new house can be both a very exciting as well as a very nerve-racking time. Houses that have a slate, tile, asbestos or other types of hard roofs can pose an added dilemma for the buyer. Fortunately St. Louis Slate tile roofing can help take away some of these anxieties with a Real Estate Roof Inspection.
Once the buyer places a bid on a house there is a protocol that usually takes place, a protocol your real estate agent will be familiar with. A contract is submitted and the buyer has a set amount of time to inspect the house. The first inspection is usually a housing inspector. This housing inspector will make many suggestions, one of which could be to have the roof reviewed by a qualified slate and tile roof specialist. If that suggestion is made, it is in your interest to follow it.
Not all slate and tile roofs are made equally, we at St. Louis Slate and tile roofing will be able to review the roof to assist you in obtaining an overview of exactly what it is you're purchasing. Simply put, you are hiring us to be her eyes, and to report back to you quickly.
Our inspections have been perfected over decades. They're informative, specific and expressed in layman's terms. We approach these inspections seeking a reasonable review that is fair to both the purchaser as well as a seller.
We tell you things such as these:
- What kind a roof is this?
- What condition is it in?
- Has it been maintained?
- How long will it last?
- How are the gutters?
- What will future maintenance cost?
- We tell you about the flashings, vent pipes, valleys, additions, copper work, garage, dormers and much more.
We make suggestions where applicable, we offer options, we will submit proposals if appropriate. We will also direct you to other tradesman, should we detect anything in need that is outside of our expertise. As an added convenience, we photographed the roofs to illustrate and support our position for you, the agents and the seller. All digital pictures are then available online.
This service is available to all prospective buyers, preferably arranged through your agent. These inspections are completed quickly to accommodate your inspection period. Our moderate fee provides a qualified review of exactly what it is you are purchasing.