Why NM homeowners hire an inspector before any contractor.
Every claim on this page links to the page that proves it. Read a competitor's site — see how many can do the same.
We do not sell, install, or repair roofs. Our primary revenue is inspection and report fees paid by the homeowner. Matching is based on roof system, budget, warranty needs, and timeline — not on contractor marketing spend.
Read the independence policyDrone imagery, attic assessment, moisture readings, and infrared when conditions warrant. 60–120 geo-tagged photos. Same effort whether the roof passes or fails.
See what's includedCondition scoring, remaining-life estimate, priority repair list, and photo backup for every claim. Yours to keep whether you ever hire a contractor or not.
See a sample reportMaterial spec, code reference, fastener pattern, ventilation math, and flashing gauge. The only variables left are labor rate and overhead.
What's in a scopeWe match by roof system, budget, warranty needs, and timeline. Contractors are vetted and contracted for bid access and accountability; placement is based on fit, not marketing spend.
Meet the contracted benchSend us up to 3 contractor bids. We read them line-by-line with you against a proper scope and call out change-order risk, 'or equal' loopholes, AOB traps, and warranty registration gaps. Free — the written report is the only paid deliverable.
Bid review serviceAfter the work is done we come back and check the scope against the finished roof. Signed punch-list or full sign-off, in writing.
Re-inspection detailsInspector certifications, not a contractor license. We carry general liability and errors & omissions insurance; a certificate is provided at booking.
Credentials & insuranceThermal shock, UV aging, monsoon ponding on parapets, and sand abrasion on coatings. Our reports name the local conditions that shorten roof life in NM.
NM roofing scienceUse our calculators and checklists to triage your roof, prepare for insurance, or plan maintenance. You can use them without booking anything.
Browse toolsWe document storm damage with orientation, scale, slope-by-slope hail counts, and scope line items your adjuster or public adjuster can use. No AOB. No percentage of your claim.
Insurance claim guideThis practice exists because homeowners were handing over $18,000+ with no independent verification. We are the verification — paid by you, loyal to you.
Read our storyInspect. Specify. Match. Protect.
One inspector, four deliverables. You get an honest diagnosis, a written specification, a matched short list from our contracted and vetted NM contractor bench, and a second set of eyes on their bids and their work — with no financial interest in the outcome.
Independent inspection — 20-page PDF with photos, moisture, IR, and drone.
Written scope of work any NM contractor can bid apples-to-apples.
Matched to the right NM roofing company from a contracted and vetted bench.
We review their bids and verify the install. No sales pressure, no roofing crews.
Roof Doctor NM vs. a free roofer inspection vs. doing nothing.
The same five questions, answered three ways. This is what you're actually buying when you hire an independent inspector.
| What you get | Roof Doctor NM | Free roofer inspection | Doing nothing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who pays the inspector | You pay a flat report fee — our primary revenue. | The roofing company pays their rep; they only profit if you buy. | No inspector involved. |
| What you receive | Neutral PDF report + written scope you own. | A sales proposal tied to their products and crew. | Verbal guesses or nothing. |
| Bid comparison | 2–3 vetted contractors bid the same written scope. | Each roofer writes their own scope; hard to compare. | You collect bids with no baseline. |
| Post-work verification | Optional re-inspection checks the finished job. | The installer checks their own work. | You assume the work was done right. |
| Cost to start | Free on-site visit; reports from $149. | $0, but scope may inflate to cover the 'free' visit. | $0 now; possibly thousands later for missed damage. |
From worried homeowner to verified roof.
The problem
New Mexico homeowners hand a roofing company the biggest single check they'll write on the house — often north of $18,000 — with almost no independent verification that the roof actually needs replacing, that the scope was reasonable, or that the contractor delivered what was promised.
The diagnosis
We inspect the roof with drone, moisture meter, and IR, then write a 20-page PDF report with photos and remaining-life estimates. If replacement is the right call, we produce a line-item scope any contractor can bid apples-to-apples.
The match
We match you with 2–3 contractors from our contracted and vetted NM bench based on your roof system, budget, warranty needs, and timeline. Contractors do not pay to be on the bench.
The verification
After the work is done, we come back for a post-install re-inspection to verify the contractor built the scope they signed. Signed punch-list or full sign-off, in writing.
After 20 years inside NM roofing companies, I've seen what happens when nobody is in the homeowner's corner. Roof Doctor NM is that corner: a written report you own, a scope any contractor can bid apples-to-apples, and a matched short list from a vetted NM bench. No installs, no sales pressure.
- We do not sell, install, or repair roofs.
- Any contractor referral arrangement is disclosed up front.
- Bench contracts are for bid access and accountability — not steering.
- We do not sign AOB or file insurance claims on your behalf.
- The report belongs to you.
The competitor test.
- Do you make money if I don't replace the roof?
- Will you give me a written report if I hire someone else?
- Can I send your scope of work to another contractor for a bid?
- Will you come back and verify the contractor did the work right?
- Do you sell or install roofs yourself, or only inspect and match me with contractors?
Those five questions decide whether you're getting an inspection or a sales pitch.
Roof Doctor NM is an independent third party. We do not sell, install, or repair roofs — diagnosis comes first. When a matched bench contractor is hired, they may pay a flat, disclosed referral fee. The fee is fixed and disclosed to you in writing before you pick a contractor, so it cannot change what we recommend. Homeowner inspection fees remain our primary revenue. Read the compensation policy →