Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos, and the northern mountain communities carry real snow loads that Albuquerque roofs never see. I inspect structural condition, drift zones, ice-dam risk, and eave protection — before the next storm exposes the weak spot.
Structural condition of deck, rafters, and connections
Drift-zone identification behind parapets and dormers
Attic ventilation net-free area calculation
Ice-and-water shield coverage verification at eaves
Ice-dam risk score with mitigation priorities
Written pre-season prep list or post-storm damage report
Roof and attic inspection with load-bearing assessment. Drift-zone mapping using ASCE 7 guidance for NM ground loads. Insulation depth, ventilation net-free area, and thermal bridging. Ice-and-water shield presence at all eaves and valleys. Written report: pre-season prep OR post-storm structural check with photos.
Homeowners in Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos, Angel Fire, Red River, Chama. Owners with additions, dormers, or complex rooflines (drift-load risk). Buyers under contract on a mountain-community home. Anyone with recurring ice dams or interior water staining at eaves.
Pre-Season Walk (Verbal + Photos) — $149 Standard Written Report — $349 Detailed w/ Load Calculation — $649 Structural Concern / Engineer Referral — $1,500+ Most northern-NM inspections are $349–$649. Add travel-time premium for Taos, Chama, or Angel Fire during peak season.
Ground snow load in Santa Fe is 30 psf, Taos 40 psf, Los Alamos 40–50 psf. Roof loads are typically 70% of ground load. Drifts behind parapets or against dormers can multiply that 2–3×.
Late fall (October–November) before the season starts, and immediately after any single storm dropping over 12 inches or any period with cumulative depth exceeding 18 inches on the roof.
Yes — ice-dam risk assessment covers eave insulation, attic ventilation net-free area, and existing ice-and-water shield coverage. Northern NM homes without proper eave protection get ice dams every 3–5 years.
RTU flashing and vibration leak source audit.
Tarp placement + permanent repair scope.
Signed 2/3/5-year cert for lenders & insurers.
FLIR moisture scan + core verification.
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.