Half the shingle roofs in Albuquerque get replaced years before they need to be — and the other half get repaired past the point of no return. ABQ UV and hail lifecycle math, seal-strip testing, granule loss scoring by slope, plus the permit and HOA notes contractors 'forget' to mention. Honest repair-vs-replace answers from someone who doesn't sell roofs.
Seal-strip pull-test to check adhesive bond on every accessible slope
Granule loss density scoring vs manufacturer wear allowance
ABQ-specific UV and hail lifecycle math (not the wrapper's optimistic number)
3-tab vs architectural identification and remaining-life comparison
City of ABQ permit requirements and HOA pre-approval flags
Written repair-vs-replace scope with 3-year, 5-year, and full-replacement pricing
Full walk on every accessible slope with seal-strip pull-tests and granule-loss density counts. 3-tab vs architectural identification, with lifecycle scoring against ABQ UV, hail, and thermal cycling. Ridge cap, hip, valley, and rake condition mapping. Step, counter, and pipe flashing audit — the #1 leak sources on ABQ shingle roofs. Deck check via walk-feel and interior attic inspection for soft spots. Ventilation and attic bypass audit (see /attic-ventilation-inspection for details). City of Albuquerque permit lookup and HOA pre-approval requirement flags. Written scope: spot repair, partial replacement (a single slope), or full tear-off with 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year cost-of-ownership math.
Albuquerque homeowners with asphalt shingle roofs 10+ years old. Buyers under contract on ABQ metro homes with shingle roofs. Owners weighing repair vs replacement and tired of contractor sales pitches. Owners in HOA neighborhoods (Sandia Heights, Tanoan, Rio Rancho, West Side) needing pre-approval prep. Owners with active leaks needing pinpoint diagnosis before signing any bid.
Verbal Walk — $149 Standard Shingle Report — $349 Detailed w/ Lifecycle Math + Permit/HOA Package — $549 Bid Review Add-On (compare a contractor bid line-by-line) — $199 Most ABQ shingle inspections are $349–$549. Catching a repair-eligible roof before it gets bid at $18,000 as a full tear-off saves 90% of the time.
Less than the wrapper says. ABQ UV, temperature swings, and hail knock 5–8 years off national averages: 3-tab warranted for 25 years typically fails at 15–17; architectural warranted for 30 years typically fails at 20–22. I score remaining life against ABQ-specific weathering, not the manufacturer's brochure.
Under 12 years old + isolated damage = repair. Over 18 years old + widespread granule loss = plan for replacement. The grey zone is 12–18 years, and that's where an honest slope-by-slope inspection actually matters. I give you the numbers to decide — not a pre-cooked answer that ends in me selling you a roof.
City of Albuquerque requires a residential roofing permit ($75–$200 typical) and inspection. Most HOAs require pre-approval of shingle color and manufacturer — Rio Rancho, Sandia Heights, Tanoan, and the West Side HOAs are especially strict. I flag both in your report so a bid you sign doesn't get red-tagged.
Get ahead of the buyer's inspector.
Class A + ember-zone audit for WUI.
R-value, ventilation, and cool-roof scoring.
Attachment + flashing warranty check.
I've watched too many neighbors sign contracts they didn't understand for roofs they didn't need. That stops with a written report they own.