Roof inspections: free after a storm, $150–$250 otherwise
We get on the roof, mark test squares the way an adjuster does, photograph every slope and every penetration, and give you a written report you can hand to a buyer, an agent or an insurer.
A roof inspection in New Braunfels is three different jobs depending on why you want it. After a hailstorm it's a claim inspection: a 10-by-10 test square on every slope, hits counted and circled, soft metals photographed, and a plain verdict on whether the damage will clear your deductible — free, because most of the time it's the start of a roof. Before a sale it's a condition report: age, remaining life, the flashing the home inspector didn't climb up to see, the second layer, the ventilation, with numbers a buyer or seller can negotiate on. For an insurer it's a certification: many Texas carriers now want an inspection letter before they'll write or renew a policy on a roof over 15 years old.
Every inspection is done on the roof, not from the driveway, with a drone for the steep or tile slopes we shouldn't walk. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours, and if the honest answer is that the roof is fine, that's what the report says.
What's included
Hail damage inspection
Test squares on every slope, hits circled and photographed, soft metals checked; free after any named storm.
Pre-sale / pre-purchase
Condition, age, remaining life, flashing, layers, ventilation and a repair estimate — the report a home inspector can't give you.
Insurance inspection
Roof certification letters for new policies and renewals on older roofs, in the format carriers ask for.
Drone-assisted
Steep, tile and metal roofs surveyed by drone with high-resolution photos of every slope.
Attic check
Decking, ventilation, moisture and daylight checked from inside where there's access.
Written report in 24 hours
Photos, findings, and a priced recommendation: repair, claim, replace or leave it alone.
Roof inspection cost in New Braunfels, TX
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post-storm hail inspection | Free | Any named storm, no obligation |
| Standard roof inspection with report | $150 – $250 | Credited if we do the work |
| Pre-sale / buyer inspection report | $200 – $300 | Same-week scheduling |
| Insurance certification letter | $200 – $300 | Carrier format |
| Drone survey add-on | Included | Steep, tile and metal roofs |
| Re-inspection after a denied claim | Free | Second opinion with report |
These are 2026 Comal County ranges so you can budget. Your written price is itemized — tear-off, decking, underlayment, shingles or panels, flashing, ventilation, permit — and good for 30 days.
Recent work
Questions we get about roof inspections
How much does a roof inspection cost in New Braunfels?
$150 to $250 with a written photo report, credited back if we do any work; free after a named storm. Pre-sale reports and insurance letters are $200 to $300.
Is a free roof inspection a scam?
Only when it's a door-knocker who finds damage every time. A free inspection after a real storm is normal — that's how roofers find claims. The test is whether the company will also tell you 'no damage,' which we do regularly.
Do I need a roof inspection before buying a house?
Yes. Home inspectors look from a ladder for a few minutes; a roofer on the roof finds hail bruises, missing flashing and second layers, and gives you numbers to negotiate with.
Will my insurance require a roof inspection?
Increasingly, on roofs over 15 years old. Several Texas carriers now ask for an inspection letter at renewal; we provide it in their format.
Can you inspect with a drone?
Yes, and we do on tile, metal and steep roofs where walking would damage the roof or the roofer. Drone photos are included in the report.