Keep the slot
We confirm your time ahead of the visit; if plans change, a quick text or call lets us adjust.
Inspection Day
What to expect from a Storm Bolt roof inspection in Houston
Free, thorough and no-pressure. This is the whole visit laid out in order — from the handshake in the driveway to the photo report afterward — so nothing about it comes as a surprise.
Before the visit
Three small things that make the inspection go faster
You barely have to do anything. These three help us get on the roof quickly and get you answers sooner.
Open the way to the roof
Unlocked gates and a clear driveway mean we can set ladders safely and reach every side of the house.
Show us the trouble spots
Stains, drips, storm dates — anything you have noticed helps. Want us in the attic? Make the hatch reachable.
Being home is optional for an exterior-only inspection. If you want the attic checked, or would rather go through your options face to face, it is worth being there.
Step by step
What a Storm Bolt roof inspection includes
Methodical, unhurried, and photographed as we go — and the photos are yours.
ArrivalIntroductions
First, the driveway conversation
Before the ladder comes off the truck we want your side of the story: what you have seen, when it started, what worries you.
- A quick introduction and a rundown of what you have noticed.
- Your leak history, storm dates and past repairs, plus any spots you want checked.
- We agree on the scope before we start — roof only, or attic and interior too.
On the roofExterior inspection
On the roof: the parts that fail first
We walk it and check the components that usually leak before anything else — and the small details a fast inspection skips.
- Shingles — lifted, creased or missing tabs, granule loss, hail bruises and wind creases.
- Flashing and penetrations — pipe boots, chimneys, skylights, valleys, ridge caps.
- Gutters, drainage, ventilation and any decking that feels soft or looks off.
AerialDrone & photos
From the air: drone photos where they help
A drone lets us see the whole roof safely, including steep pitches and sections nobody should be walking on.
- A full aerial overview plus close-ups of the hard-to-reach sections.
- Photos that back up our measurements and the condition record.
- Used only where it adds value — plenty of roofs do not need one.
InsideAttic & interior
Inside the attic, when the leak calls for it
Some problems show up on a ceiling long before they show up on a shingle. When it matters, we follow the water.
- Ceiling stains and moisture signs that mark an active or an old leak.
- Decking, ventilation and insulation seen from below, and any daylight through the roof.
- The path the water takes from the roof above to the mark inside.
If a storm hitStorm documentation
After hail or wind: documenting the damage
If a storm did this, the record we make is what your claim will rest on. So we make it carefully.
- Photos of the visible damage, where it sits on the roof, and roof measurements.
- A contractor estimate, and, at your request, our presence when the adjuster inspects the roof.
- We are a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster; we cannot promise coverage or approval.
AfterwardFindings & next steps
Afterward: the photos, the findings, your options
We go through what we found with you, in plain language, and lay out the choices. Nobody gets pushed toward anything.
- A photo report and plain-language findings that you keep.
- Repair or replacement options, and an estimate if you want one.
- Insurance next steps if a storm is involved, and scheduling only when you say so.
Inspection questions
Roof inspection questions Houston homeowners ask
Do I need to be home for the roof inspection?
Not always. An exterior-only inspection can usually be done with your permission and gate access. If you want the attic or interior checked, or you would rather talk through your concerns in person, plan to be there. We confirm which one applies when we book.
How long does a roof inspection take?
Roughly 30 to 60 minutes for most homes. Roof size, complexity, an attic look and drone use all move that number. We do not rush it; documenting the roof properly is the whole point.
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. No charge, no obligation. You get photographed findings and honest recommendations, and the next step is yours to take when you are ready.
Will you use a drone on my roof?
When it is helpful and safe to fly, yes. It photographs the whole roof and reaches steep or awkward sections, and the imagery supports our measurements and condition record. Plenty of roofs do not need it, and we say so.
If storm damage is present we document it and lay out your options. Storm Bolt Roofing is a roofing contractor and does not act as a public insurance adjuster; we cannot promise that any insurance claim will be approved.
Your move
Book a free roof inspection in Houston or Spring
Thorough, photographed and summarized in writing — free, with no pressure afterward. We will confirm a time within one business day.