Roofing services · Courtenay
Roof Inspection in Courtenay
We inspect before you buy and between re-roofs, and put condition and remaining life in writing.
Courtenay Roofers inspects shingles, flashing, valleys, and attic ventilation on homes across Courtenay, Comox, and Royston, and gives you a written report on the roof's condition, remaining life, and any moss or leak damage. An inspection costs $150 to $400, and you want one when you're buying or selling, or for insurance and maintenance.
We charge $150 to $400 for most Courtenay roof inspections, depending on roof size, pitch, and access.
What a roof inspection covers
We check the shingles or metal for wear, the flashing and valleys for leaks, the penetrations and vents, and the attic for moisture, staining, and ventilation problems. On coastal roofs, we pay close attention to moss coverage and the soundness of the deck underneath. You get a written report with photos.
Buying or selling a home
Most buyers, and many insurers and lenders, want to know a roof's condition and remaining life before a deal closes — a failed roof discovered afterward is a five-figure surprise. We protect buyers from that, and give sellers a documented roof to stand behind.
Maintenance and moss checks
You might also book one to catch small problems early, like a lifted shingle, failing flashing, or moss taking hold on the north slope, while they're still cheap repairs. On the Comox Valley coast, having us up there every few years is cheap insurance for your roof.
What a roof inspection includes
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Roof surface & flashing — We check the shingles or metal, the flashing, the valleys, and the penetrations for wear, damage, and leak points.
- 2
Attic & ventilation — We check the attic for moisture, staining, and the ventilation that decides how long your roof lasts.
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Written report — You get a written report with photos covering condition, remaining life, and any repairs to plan for.
Local conditions
The Comox Valley's damp climate ages roofs unevenly, and the shaded north slope often fails years before the rest. When we inspect a roof here, we look as closely at the moss and the deck underneath as at the shingles on top. On an older Courtenay or Comox home, that's usually where we find the real damage.
In practice
- Situation
- A buyer was closing on an older Courtenay home with a roof of unknown age.
- Complication
- The north-facing slope was heavily mossed and there were no records of the roof's age or any repairs, so the lender wanted confirmation.
- Resolution
- We found the south slope sound but the north slope's shingles failing under the moss, and documented a partial-replacement timeline the buyer could budget for before closing.
People also ask
How much does a roof inspection cost?
Most inspections we do in the Courtenay area run $150 to $400, depending on your roof's size and pitch and how accessible it is.
How often should a roof be inspected?
On the wet coast, have us look every two to three years, plus after any major windstorm and before you buy or sell a home.
Do I need a roof inspection to sell my house?
You're not legally required to get one, but many buyers, insurers, and lenders ask, so in practice it often makes or speeds your sale.
For related help, see roof repair and roof replacement. We also work in Comox.
Ready for a roof inspection quote in Courtenay?
A roof inspection runs $150 to $400, and you get a written report on the roof's condition.