Roofers who diagnose their own repairs have a conflict of interest — the bigger the invoice, the better their day. Get an independent leak diagnosis first, then a matched contractor from a vetted NM bench who bids to a written scope.
Interior stain mapping to find the water's origin, not just its exit
Roof-plane inspection at every likely source (pipe boots, valleys, flashings, edge metal)
Attic deck moisture check to confirm active vs old staining
Written scope-of-work any ABQ roofer can bid apples-to-apples
Matched to a contracted, vetted contractor from my NM bench
$199 leak diagnosis — usually pays for itself in the first bid
On-site: interior ceiling/wall stain mapping, attic access, roof-plane walk at every likely source, penetration and flashing probe, edge-metal check. Deliverable: same-day photo summary, next-business-day written scope with root-cause callout and recommended repair scope in defensible language contractors can bid to.
Anyone in Albuquerque with an active or intermittent leak. Homeowners whose 'free' roofer estimate for a leak came back at $8,000 and something feels off. Buyers whose home inspector flagged a stain and the seller says 'it's old'. Property managers who need documentation before authorizing repair spend.
Leak Diagnosis — $199 flat (ABQ metro) Add Detailed Insurance-Ready formatting — +$149 Emergency same-week during monsoon — +$99 rush Repair itself is billed by the matched contractor — you approve the bid, not me.
I don't repair — I diagnose. Roof Doctor NM is an independent inspector. I'll pinpoint the leak source, write a scope any Albuquerque roofer can bid, and match you to a contracted, vetted NM company from my bench. That's how you avoid getting oversold.
Typical single-source residential leaks run $450–$1,800 in ABQ depending on access and material. My leak diagnosis inspection is $199 and includes a written scope so you can shop 3 real bids instead of accepting the first estimate.
Yes. Leak-tracing is the specialty: interior stain mapping + roof-plane inspection + attic deck moisture check. Most single-source leaks are diagnosed on the same visit; complex or intermittent leaks may need a follow-up rain-day check.
Inspector first if the leak is not gushing. A roofer diagnosing their own repair has a conflict — the more expensive the fix, the bigger their invoice. An independent leak diagnosis costs less than one panicked service call and often saves thousands.
Emergency leak diagnostics inside 24–48 hours during monsoon season (July–Sept). Standard leak inspections inside 3–5 business days.
Signed 2/3/5-year cert for lenders & insurers.
FLIR moisture scan + core verification.
Vigas, canales, parapet caps — NM specialty.
Manufacturer + workmanship defect audit.
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.