Three roofers wanted $32k after the June hailstorm. Roof Doctor NM walked the roof, took 84 photos, and said the hail was cosmetic. Saved me from a fraudulent claim.
Sarah K.Albuquerque · Nob Hill
Free · 60–90 minutes · No sales pressure
Our 27-point roof inspection.
Most 'free inspections' are 5 minutes with a clipboard. Ours is a real diagnostic — drone, infrared, core sample, written report. Here's exactly what happens.
The protocol
Five phases, 27 documented checks
1
Exterior walkaround (8 pts)
- Drainage path & grade
- Downspout discharge
- Stucco/wall cracking near roof line
- Wall flashing & counter-flashing
- Drip edge & rake termination
- Visible fastener backout
- Vegetation overhang
- Lightning/satellite mounts
2
Drone & roof surface (7 pts)
- High-res orthophoto map
- Surface granule loss / wear pattern
- Ponding water (>48 hrs after rain)
- Blisters, cracks, alligatoring
- Penetration & curb seal condition
- Skylight glazing & flashing
- HVAC pan rust & overflow
3
Hands-on testing (6 pts)
- Infrared moisture scan
- Membrane probe / pull test
- Fastener pull-out sample
- Core sample (if replacement quote)
- Seam weld trace (single-ply)
- Sealant flex test at penetrations
4
Attic & interior (4 pts)
- Ventilation intake/exhaust ratio
- Decking moisture meter reading
- Insulation condition at eaves
- Ceiling stain pattern map
5
Report & estimate (2 pts)
- Annotated photo report (PDF, emailed within 48 hr)
- Itemized estimate or repair priority list
The tools
What we bring — used as needed per inspection
Not every roof needs every tool. We deploy each one only when the inspection calls for it, so you're never charged (or delayed) for diagnostics your roof doesn't need.
DSLR + GoPro for close-ups
DJI Mavic 3 drone (FAA Part 107)
FLIR E8 thermal camera
Moisture meter & probe
Annotated PDF report system
Core sampling kit (with patch)
What you receive
Sample inspection report
Every customer gets a PDF that looks like this — within 48 hours of the visit, yours to keep whether or not you hire us.
No vague "your roof is old, call us back." Real photos, real measurements, every defect numbered and rated by urgency. You could hand it to any other roofer for a comparison bid.
- Cover page with property address & inspection date
- Aerial drone orthophoto with annotated defect map
- Each defect: photo, location, severity (1–5), recommended fix
- Decking moisture & ventilation findings
- Itemized repair or replacement estimate range
- Photo appendix (50–150 images, organized by elevation)
Roof Doctor NM
27-Point Roof Inspection Report
Property:
[Sample address]
[Sample address]
Date:
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
System:
Asphalt shingle (16 yrs)
Asphalt shingle (16 yrs)
Inspector:
Mike (Owner)
Mike (Owner)
Overall condition: 6 / 10 — Serviceable, 3–5 yrs remaining
Findings (sample)
#1 SEVERITY 4: Pipe boot cracked, NE elevation — repair within 30 days. Photo p.12.
#2 SEVERITY 3: Granule loss 40% on south slope. Monitor; plan replacement in 3–5 yrs. Photos p.14–17.
#3 SEVERITY 2: Step flashing tarnish at chimney. Reseal at next maintenance visit. Photo p.21.
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