Roof Inspection Near You That's Free, Photo-Documented and Explained in Plain Language Before You Spend a Dime
Charleston Roofs and Windows Checks Your Attic, Flashing, Shingles and Gutters, Then Shows You Every Photo
Wondering what shape your roof is really in? Charleston Roofs and Windows does free roof inspections near you. Shingles, flashing, vents, gutters and the attic, all photographed and explained in plain English.
No charge. No pressure. If your roof is fine, we'll tell you. If it needs work, you'll see the photo before you ever see a price. Rated 4.9 stars by 680 homeowners.
- Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level
- Viwinco Blue Label
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 4.9 Stars, 680 Google Reviews
- 0% Financing for 12 Months
How to Choose a Roof Inspection Company Near You That Tells You the Truth
Picking a roof inspection company near you is a trust decision. Will the person on your roof report what's there, or what sells? Plenty of Charleston Roofs and Windows reviews come from homeowners we told to hold off on a new roof.
"Eric Chessnut performed the inspection, fixed a cosmetic issue in two spots for free, and gave a clear breakdown of my roof's health and the best path forward. I don't need a new roof now, but based on this experience there is a good chance that I will use them in the future."
Three Questions to Ask Before Anyone Climbs Your Roof
Is the Inspection Really Free, or Is It a Sales Visit?
A free inspection that always ends with "you need a new roof" isn't an inspection. Ask what happens when the inspector finds nothing wrong.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers
Our inspections are free, with no obligation. When your roof is sound, we say so. And when a loose spot just needs a dab of sealant, our inspector will often take care of it on the spot.
● Inspection Managers Eric Chesnutt and Michael Kelley
Homeowners name them in our reviews again and again. They inspect, photograph and write the estimate themselves, so the person who saw your roof is the person who prices any work.
Will You Inspect the Attic, or Only the Shingles?
Half of a roof's story is told from underneath: stains, daylight, wet insulation and ventilation. An inspector who skips the attic misses it.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers
Every inspection includes the attic whenever there's access, even in tight, complicated attic spaces. That's where we confirm what the shingles are hinting at.
What Will I Have in Hand When You Leave?
A verbal "looks okay" doesn't help when you're selling, buying or planning a budget. Ask whether you'll get photos and a written summary.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers
You get photos of what we found and a plain-language rundown of your roof's condition. If work is needed, a written estimate comes with it, and the choice stays yours.
● Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level
If your roof does need work, the same team does it. Charleston Roofs and Windows holds Diamond, the top of the three Atlas Pro+ tiers, and is the only Diamond Level contractor in our service area.
What Our Roof Inspector Checks, From the Ridge to the Attic
A roof inspection is a hands-on check of your roof covering, flashing, penetrations, gutters and attic to find damage, wear and leaks before they spread. Charleston Roofs and Windows works through every point below on a standard residential inspection.
The Roof Inspection Checklist We Work Through
Every area below gets checked by hand, photographed and explained to you afterward.
- What We Check Missing, creased, cracked or curling shingles, granule loss, loose or rusted fasteners
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Sun and wind wear the surface first
- What We Check Chimney, wall, dormer and skylight flashing for rust, gaps and lifted edges
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry It's where most leaks begin
- What We Check Worn shingles or metal, debris buildup
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Valleys carry the most water
- What We Check Cracked or missing caps, ridge vent condition
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry First to lift in high wind
- What We Check Cracked rubber collars, damaged box vents, exhaust caps
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Sun-dried boots are a top leak source
- What We Check Seals, flashing, cracked glazing, condensation
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Leaks show up as stains around the frame
- What We Check Cap, crown, flashing and chase wood
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Rusted caps and rotten chase wood let water in
- What We Check Drip edge, starter course, eaves and rakes
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Wind uplift starts at the edges
- What We Check Rust on flashing, fasteners and drip edge
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Salt air corrodes metal near the coast
- What We Check Clogs, sagging, separated seams, overflow stains
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Backed-up water rots fascia and roof edges
- What We Check Rot, gaps, peeling paint, animal entry
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Points to overflow or attic moisture
- What We Check Black streaks, moss on shaded slopes
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Humidity feeds growth that holds moisture
- What We Check Limbs touching or hanging over the roof
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Rubbing limbs grind shingles, falling ones puncture
- What We Check Stains, soft spots, daylight
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Shows leaks the shingles hide
- What We Check Intake and exhaust balance, trapped heat
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Hot, damp attics shorten roof life
- What We Check Wet, matted or missing sections
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Wet insulation marks the leak path
- What We Check Sagging ridge or roof planes
- Why It Matters in the Lowcountry Sagging points to decking or framing trouble
What We Check From Inside Your Home
Ceilings and Upstairs Walls
Upstairs ceilings, closets on exterior walls, and the drywall around skylights and light fixtures. Stains inside tell us exactly where to look on the roof.
The Attic
We follow stains back to the decking, look for daylight, and check ventilation and insulation. Charleston Roofs and Windows inspectors go into complex, hard-to-reach attics too.
"He was able to inspect our entire roof and attic area even though it has a complex structure and is difficult to access."
Photos You Can See and a Report You Can Actually Read
A roof inspection report is a written record of your roof's condition, with photos of each issue and a plain-language explanation of what it means. Charleston Roofs and Windows gives you one after every inspection, because you shouldn't have to take anyone's word for what's on your roof.
What's in Your Inspection Report
- Photos of each issue, taken on your roof and in your attic, so you see what we saw.
- Plain-language notes like "cracked pipe boot over the hall bath," not roofing jargon.
- What's urgent and what can wait, so you can plan instead of panic.
- Repair and replacement options when both make sense, with a price for each.
- The good news, too. Parts of your roof in solid shape get noted, not skipped.
"Michael was very thorough and knowledgeable. He explained all the pictures he took of my roof."
Why Photos Matter When You Can't Get on the Roof
Most homeowners can't safely climb their own roof, and you shouldn't have to. Charleston Roofs and Windows photos let you, your family, a buyer or a lender see exactly what our inspector saw.
You Don't Even Have to Be Home
For an exterior inspection, our team can come while you're at work and call you with the results. Attic checks need someone to let us in.
"I wasn't able to be home but they were happy to come out anyway and they called very quickly to let me know everything was okay."
Roof Maintenance Plans and How Maintenance Differs From an Inspection
Roof maintenance is the hands-on upkeep that keeps small problems small: clearing debris, resealing and replacing a few failed parts. An inspection finds and documents problems. Charleston Roofs and Windows offers both, and they work best together.
Charleston, SC and the Lowcountry
Roof Inspection vs Roof Maintenance
- Goal Find and document problems
- What happens Roof, attic and gutter check with photos
- What you get A photo report and your options
- How often Yearly, plus after big storms
- Price Free
- Best for Every homeowner, buyers and sellers
- Goal Fix small problems before they grow
- What happens Debris clearing, resealing, small part replacement
- What you get A roof kept in shape between inspections
- How often On a schedule set for your roof
- Price Quoted for your roof
- Best for Older roofs, wooded lots, coastal homes
What a Maintenance Visit Can Include
- Clearing leaves, pine needles and limbs from valleys and gutters.
- Resealing flashing edges and exposed fasteners.
- Replacing cracked pipe boots before they start leaking.
- Swapping out a few lifted or missing shingles.
- Checking gutters and downspouts for clogs and sagging.
- Flagging limbs that need trimming back.
A Maintenance Plan Built Around Your Roof
Charleston Roofs and Windows builds preventative maintenance plans around your roof's age, its material and the trees around your house. Ask your inspection manager about one after your free inspection.
Quick Checks You Can Do Between Visits
A couple of times a year, walk the yard and look up. Check for shingle pieces after storms, stains in upstairs closets, and gutters spilling over in heavy rain. Call us if anything looks off.
How to Reach Charleston Roofs and Windows and Where to Find Us
Charleston Roofs and Windows makes booking an inspection quick. Call, book online or stop by, and an inspection manager usually gets to your home within a day or two.
Call Us
Talk to the Charleston Roofs and Windows office team at 843-955-8558. Let them know if you're buying, selling or checking after a storm, and they'll book the right visit.
843-955-8558 →Book Online
Fill out the free inspection form with your name, phone and address. Our office team calls you back to confirm a time.
Visit Our Office
Charleston Roofs and Windows 9565 William Aiken Ave Ste 102Ladson, SC 29456
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What Happens After You Reach Out
We call you back to confirm a time that fits your schedule.
An inspection manager visits and photographs your roof, flashing, gutters and attic.
You get a written summary in plain language, with an estimate if work is needed.
You decide. No pressure, and no "today only" pricing.