Free roof inspection · Gilbert, AZ · ROC #325377
Free roof inspection in Gilbert, AZ
The cheapest thing you can do for a Gilbert roof is find out what's actually going on up there. I'm Andy Johnson, the owner of White Leaf Roofing, and I do every inspection myself, at no cost, with no sales pitch attached. If the roof is fine, that's exactly what I'll tell you.
Serving all of Gilbert: 85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297 and 85298.
Why now
Four moments a Gilbert roof needs eyes on it
Roof turning 15
Gilbert's 1990s and 2000s neighborhoods are all hitting the age where underlayment quietly fails. A baseline check tells you where yours stands.
Ahead of the monsoon
A spring inspection finds the loose tiles and tired flashing while they're still cheap fixes, not mid-July emergencies.
After a haboob or storm
Wind damage rarely announces itself. It waits for the next rain. A free walk-around settles it either way.
Before you list the house
Find out what the buyer's inspector will flag while you can still fix it on your schedule and your terms.
The checklist
What I check when I'm on your roof
This isn't a glance from the driveway. I get on the roof and work through the same checklist on every Gilbert home: the condition of the tiles or shingles, the underlayment beneath them, the flashing in valleys and around chimneys, every penetration from vents to skylights to solar mounts, and the fascia.
On tile roofs, the underlayment is where I spend my time, because it's the layer doing the real waterproofing work and the one Arizona heat destroys first. Whether it's holding up or headed toward a tile underlayment replacement is the single most useful thing a Gilbert homeowner can know.
You get photos, a plain-English explanation, and one of three verdicts: it's fine, it needs a repair, or it's time to plan a replacement. Then the decision is yours, on your timeline.
No pitch, honest verdicts
"It's fine" is a real answer here
Free inspections have a bad reputation, and honestly, they've earned it. Too many companies use them as a foot in the door for a replacement pitch. That's not what this is.
I've climbed down from plenty of Gilbert-area roofs and told the homeowner not to spend a dollar yet. One customer called us out worried his tiles were coming loose. The roof was fifteen years old and in good shape, so I reset one loose tile, told him the underlayment had about five years left, and left it at that.
"He explained that our roof seemed in pretty good shape. He did a small repair on a loose tile at that time. We liked his honesty, professionalism, and attention to detail."
Roger Edwards · Sent away with a healthy roofInspection questions
Before you book it
What's the catch with a free roof inspection in Gilbert?
There isn't one. No cost, no obligation, and nobody calls to pressure you afterward. I'm betting that when your roof does eventually need work, you'll remember the roofer who told you the truth for free. That bet is how 90% of my work ends up coming from referrals.
What gets checked on a Gilbert roof inspection?
The tile or shingle surface, the underlayment's condition, flashing at valleys and chimneys, every penetration (vents, skylights, solar mounts), and the fascia boards. You get photos of anything worth seeing and a plain answer about what, if anything, to do.
How old should my roof be before I bother inspecting it?
If it's 15 years or older, it's time, because that's when East Valley underlayment starts giving out. Younger roofs are worth a look after any big monsoon or haboob, before you sell, or any time you spot a cracked tile or a stain on a ceiling.
Will you just tell me I need a new roof like everyone else?
No. I've told plenty of homeowners their roof was fine, including one who was sure he had a problem and just needed a single loose tile reset. If your roof has years left, I'll say so, tell you what to watch, and head out.
How fast can you inspect my roof in Gilbert?
Usually within a day or two, and faster if something is actively leaking. Our shop sits on Gilbert Rd at the Chandler line, so every Gilbert neighborhood is a short drive.
If work does turn out to be needed, most repairs run $500 to $3,500, and the Arizona cost guide covers what replacements really cost. You can also request a callback or browse everything we do on the Gilbert roofing page.
Free inspection · Gilbert, AZ · ROC #325377
Know where your Gilbert roof stands
Call or text me and I'll come take an honest look, usually within a day or two. Worst case, you learn your roof is fine. That's a pretty good worst case.
White Leaf Roofing · 3210 S. Gilbert Rd Ste. 1, Chandler, AZ 85286