Complimentary roof inspection from the team at Kearns Brothers.


Purchasing a home is one of if not the largest investment a person will make throughout life. With today's market swinging in favor of home sellers, buyers may be tempted to forgo essential steps in order outbid others interested in the property. But for anyone currently house hunting, a pre-purchase roof assessment should never be skipped. 

Kearns Brothers, a trusted Michigan roofing company, has been inspecting, repairing, and installing roofs for nearly 40 years, and can't emphasize to customers enough the importance of roof inspections prior to purchasing a new home. Even if the home is listed at an ideal price, you could be looking at spending up to $30,000 on a roof replacement if it isn't in working order. 

While a complete roof replacement may not seem likely, a roof condition assessment can greatly benefit future homeowners.

Why is it Important to Get a Roof Inspection Before Closing on a Home?

For any home, the roof is its first line of defense against the outdoor elements, keeping the rest of your investment and your family protected all year long. For future homebuyers roof inspections will alert you to any maintenance or repairs that need to be done in order for it to function properly.

Additionally, many insurance providers require an up-to-date roof assessment before they'll quote a policy, making this step a must. Even if the prior homeowners provide a home report, there are many elements a professional roofer will notice that the untrained eye may not.

What Will a Roof Inspector Look For During an Assessment?

A professional roof inspector will assess your roof for any and all signs of damage, such as:

  • Broken or Peeling Shingles or Panels
  • Missing or Loose Shingles or Panels
  • Sagging Supports
  • Rotting or Warped Wood
  • Water Damage

While some of these may be easy to catch, such as missing shingles, an inspector will assess all areas of the roofing system, including the roof decking, flashing, valleys, and the attic, if permitted by the current homeowners. 

After this, a roof inspector will also double-check that the soffit and fascia are in tact, and that the roof is properly ventilating itself. They'll even take note of any tree branches that may be hazardous and need trimming. 

What are the Next Steps if the Roof Needs Repairs?

If your roof inspector notes that the roof needs major repairs or a replacement, the next step would be contacting a professional roofing company for an estimate. As an established roofing contractor, Kearns Brothers is able to handle the inspection, estimates, and repairs, saving our customers the hassle of contacting multiple companies. 

Please note that the sellers need to contact the roofing contractors. The home sellers carry the insurance policy on the home and Kearns Brothers cannot inspect a roof at the potential buyers request. 

We'll give our customers a written report which they can then use to negotiate price with the sellers. Depending on the seller, they may either accept a lower bid or decide to handle the repairs themselves. Either way, this will save you a significant amount!

Kearns Brothers uses high-performing roofing materials from industry-leading manufacturers like GAF, so any roof repairs or replacements done by us will be durable and long-lasting. Although our roof replacements are some of the best throughout Michigan, we offer our customers a price match guarantee and lifetime warranties, so that you know you're always getting the best deal with Kearns Brothers.

Call us today for a free estimate on a roof inspection or any of our other roofing services, and find out more about what Kearns Brothers can do for your new home!