Independent NM inspector

Pre-Listing Roof Inspection

Listing your NM home? Get the roof inspected BEFORE the buyer does. Fix the cheap stuff on your terms, price accurately, and hand every buyer a written independent condition report at the first showing. Deals close faster when the seller controls the narrative.

What you get

A defensible written report — not a sales pitch

Full-slope walk + attic entry — same rigor as a buyer's inspection

Written report ready to show at every showing

Repair scope prioritized cheap-fix first (avoid $2k credit demands)

Remaining useful life estimate to support your listing price

48-hour turnaround so you can fix + re-inspect before going live

Independent — I don't bid the reroof, I document what's there

Scope of work

What this covers

Full-slope walk of every accessible face. Attic entry (when accessible) for underside verification and ventilation. Repair scope prioritized: cheap-fix items first (sealant, boots, small flashing) so you can knock them out before listing at 10–20% of what a buyer's credit demand would cost. Remaining useful life estimate — critical for pricing on 15+ year old roofs where buyers routinely demand replacement credits. Written report + photo grid formatted for buyer presentation. Re-inspection after repairs — updated report reflecting the fixed items, so you show buyers the current condition, not the pre-repair one.

Right fit

Who this is for

Sellers preparing to list a NM home. Sellers with older roofs (15+ years) who want to price accurately. Agents recommending pre-listing inspection as part of their listing prep. Investors flipping properties who want to eliminate buyer inspection surprises. Sellers of vacant homes / probate / relocation where the seller isn't around for last-minute inspection negotiations.

Pricing

What it costs in New Mexico

Standard Pre-Listing Roof Inspection — $299 With attic + ventilation report — $399 Re-inspection after repairs — $149 24-hour rush turnaround — +$100 Most pre-listing inspections are $299–$399. Sellers who pre-inspect typically avoid $1,500–$5,000 in buyer-demanded roof credits.

Report in 24–48 hrs No installer conflict All of NM
FAQ

Common questions

Why get a roof inspection before listing?

Because 60%+ of NM home sales renegotiate on the roof after the buyer's inspection. A pre-listing inspection lets you fix the small stuff cheap (before it becomes a $2k credit demand), price the home accurately, and hand the buyer a written independent report at showings — most buyers move forward faster when the seller has proactively documented condition.

What if the pre-listing finds a problem?

You get to control the timing, contractor, and scope — instead of being pressured to accept the buyer's contractor's quote under a resolution-period deadline. A $600 flashing repair you scheduled at your convenience beats a $2,500 credit demand from a buyer's roofer three days before closing.

Do agents recommend this?

Increasingly yes. Sharp NM agents encourage pre-listing inspection because it (1) speeds up the sale, (2) prevents last-minute renegotiation, and (3) reduces the risk of a deal falling apart on inspection contingency. Ask your agent — most know exactly why this matters.

Service area

Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe & all New Mexico roofing service area

Related inspections

Other reports NM homeowners book with this one

Send photos + get a quote

Send me photos — I'll review your pre-listing roof inspection request

Before photos (optional)

The damage, leak, or current condition.

Up to 4 'before' photos.

After photos (optional)

Any repair attempts, tarping, or contractor work already done.

Up to 4 'after' photos.

Independent NM inspector — no contractor kickbacks, no sales pressure.

Next step

Get your pre-listing roof inspection scheduled

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.

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