Get Referred for a Licensed Roof Inspection in Reno

Reno Nevada Roofs can refer you for a licensed roof inspection in Reno or Sparks. We are not the inspector and we do not climb your roof. The licensed contractor documents what they see; you decide what to do with the report.

When to inspect

Before you buy, after a storm, when a roof is aging, or when you want a clear repair-versus-replace conversation that is not only a sales visit. r/Reno threads often ask for exactly that — an inspection that will not automatically become a new-roof pitch.

What a thorough inspection covers

Covering condition, flashings, penetrations, ventilation, drainage, obvious structural warning signs, and photos. Ask whether the visit includes the attic.

Photo reports vs. a one-line “you need a new roof”

A useful report shows what was found, what is urgent, and what can wait. You can use it to compare licensed bids.

Before you buy a home

A general home inspection often includes a look at the roof, but it may be limited to what can be seen safely from the ground, a ladder, or a drone. If the report flags the roof, a separate inspection by a licensed roofer can tell you more about remaining life, layer count, flashing condition, and whether a repair or replacement should be negotiated. Ask the roofer for a written report with photos that you can share with your agent. Under the City of Reno’s EZ permit requirements, a roof that already has two layers cannot receive another recover — worth knowing before you budget for an overlay.

After a storm

Hail is uncommon in Reno, but it happens: the Cloudbreak hail compilation of NOAA / NWS records lists 1-inch hail in south Reno on July 27, 2025, and 1-inch hail east-southeast of Sparks on June 19, 2026. Wind is the more frequent cause of damage. After a significant event, a licensed inspection documents what changed. If you plan to file a claim, photograph from the ground first and read the storm and insurance page.

What a useful inspection report includes

• The roof covering type and approximate age, and how many layers the inspector could confirm.
• Photos of each slope, the ridge, valleys, flashings, penetrations, and gutters, labelled by location.
• Attic observations where safe: daylight, staining, damp insulation, ventilation.
• Specific findings tied to photos, not just a summary.
• Recommended actions in plain language, separated into “now,” “soon,” and “monitor.”
• The inspector’s company name and license number, which you can check in the NSCB license search.

Getting a second opinion without awkwardness

It is normal to ask for a second licensed opinion before a large job. Share the first report’s photos if you are comfortable, or ask the second inspector to look without them and compare. If both reach the same conclusion, you can move ahead with confidence. If they disagree, ask each to point to the photo that supports their recommendation. Our guide to choosing a licensed roofer and the repair vs. replace guide help you weigh the answers.

Inspections and wildfire-interface parcels

On foothill parcels, an inspection is a good time to ask whether the property sits in an ignition-resistant (IR) area and what that would mean at the next reroof. Washoe County’s WUI Code Guide explains that IR 1 and IR 2 construction require Class A roof assemblies and also calls for noncombustible gutters with a way to keep debris out. See the Class A and WUI guide.

Roof age and planning inspections

You do not need a crisis to schedule an inspection. A roof that is approaching the end of its expected life, has had several repairs, or has been through a significant windstorm is a good candidate for a planning inspection. The goal is to know what you have and to budget, not to be sold a roof. A report that says “monitor for two to three seasons” is a useful answer.

Drone and ground inspections

Some inspectors use drones or cameras on poles, especially for steep or fragile roofs such as tile. Those tools are fine for documenting, but they cannot always see underlayment, decking, or soft spots. Ask how the inspector checked the attic and the details a camera cannot see.

What we do and do not do

Reno Nevada Roofs does not inspect roofs. We connect you with independent, Nevada-licensed roofers who do. The report, its findings, and any recommendations come from that contractor.

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