From the ground, a roof keeps its secrets. Shingles that look perfectly fine from the driveway can be brittle and cupping up close, and the flashing that does the real waterproofing is impossible to judge from sixty feet below. A proper inspection closes that gap between what you can see and what is actually happening up there. Mastercraft Roofing inspects every roof at no charge and hands you a written report with clear photos, so you are deciding on facts rather than on guesses or on a salesman's word.
- Free, written report with clear photos
- Shingles, flashing, valleys, and penetrations checked
- Attic, ventilation, and decking assessed where accessible
- Pre-purchase and pre-sale inspections
- Fix-now versus watch-this grading
- No fee, no obligation, no scare tactics
Everything a thorough inspection has to cover
A real inspection is far more than a glance at the shingles from a ladder. We check the field for cupping, cracking, blistering, and granule loss, then put the close attention where leaks actually begin: the chimney and sidewall flashing, the valleys, the vent boots and pipe collars, and every penetration that interrupts the roof surface. We look at the ridge and the soffit to judge whether the roof can breathe properly, because poor ventilation quietly shortens a roof's life from the inside.
Where it is safe to access, we get into the attic, because the underside of a roof tells the truth the surface tends to hide. Daylight showing through, water staining on the rafters, soft or discolored sheathing, and damp, matted insulation all read clearly from below long before they reach the ceiling. We put every bit of it into the report, with photos, so you see the whole condition of the roof and not just the part that happens to face the street.
Inspections for buying, selling, and simply knowing
If you are buying a Summit home, the roof is one of the most expensive systems you are inheriting, and a clear-eyed inspection tells you whether you are taking on a sound roof with years left or a near-term replacement you should be factoring into your offer. Knowing that before you close can be worth many thousands of dollars at the negotiating table.
If you are selling, an inspection lets you get ahead of problems on your own terms, addressing what needs addressing before a buyer's inspector turns it into a price negotiation you did not control. And plenty of homeowners simply want to know where they stand. After a rough storm, before a hard winter, or just because the roof is getting older, a free inspection answers the question that nags at the back of your mind. You get a straight grade and a sensible plan, with no obligation attached to either.
An honest grade on every roof we walk
Our inspection report grades what we find in plain terms a homeowner can use: what needs attention now, what is worth keeping an eye on, and what is in good shape and can be left alone. We do not manufacture urgency to sell a job that is not needed, and we do not quietly bury a real problem in order to win a low bid. If your roof is genuinely fine, you will hear exactly that, clearly and in writing.
An inspection is only worth as much as the honesty behind the report, which is the entire reason we attach the photos to it. You should never have to take a roofer's word alone for the condition of something you cannot climb up and see for yourself. The pictures let you check our findings against your own eyes. Call 908-279-1073 to schedule your free inspection.
Your whole roof, one accountable crew
A roof is a system, so roof inspection rarely stands alone, it connects to re-roofing, roof patching, gutters and downspouts, storm damage repair, roofing installation, and our crew handles all of it under one roof. We bring the same service to Roof Inspection in Madison, Florham Park roof inspection, Mountainside roof inspection, Maplewood roof inspection and everywhere else across the Summit area.
If you searched for local roofing service, you have reached a local crew, call 908-279-1073 any time. For background, read Nor'easter Season in Summit, NJ: Getting a Hilltop Roof Ready Before the Storm on our blog, or head back to our Summit home page to see everything we do.