Hail work
Test squares, soft metal and a documented file.
Condition on the record
Roof Inspection in Brenham, TX
Call (716) 328-9097 to have a Brenham, TX roofer inspect the roof. An inspection produces a dated photographic record of the covering, the flashing, the penetrations, the ventilation and the attic underside. That record settles later arguments about what was already there. Physical inspections in Texas run $75 to $200, and drone work runs $150 to $400.
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- Every slope photographed
- Attic underside checked
- Written report
The six areas an inspection has to cover
A report that skips any of these is a verdict, not an inspection.
The covering itself
Granule coverage, cracked or curled tabs, broken seal strips, and bruising from a past strike.
Every penetration
Pipe boots, turbine and static vents, skylight curbs, satellite mounts and the holes left by removed ones.
Flashing and transitions
Valley metal, step flashing up a wall, counter-flashing in the chimney's mortar joints, and the drip edge.
Fastening pattern
Nail placement and count, backed-out fasteners, and whether the pattern matches the covering's wind rating.
Attic ventilation balance
Soffit intake against ridge or turbine exhaust. An unbalanced attic bakes the covering from beneath.
The underside, from inside
Sheathing stains, daylight at penetrations, wet or compacted insulation, and rust trails on nail points.
Inspection types and 2026 prices
The table sets out four kinds of roof inspection, what each one produces, and its 2026 price range.
| Type | What it produces | 2026 range |
|---|---|---|
| Physical walk-and-photograph | Slope-by-slope condition with dated images and an attic check | $75–$200 |
| Drone survey | Overhead imagery of steep or fragile slopes with a photo report | $150–$400 |
| Infrared moisture scan | Thermal imaging that finds trapped moisture under the covering | $300–$600 |
| Contractor assessment | A visual check carried out as part of quoting repair or replacement | Quoted with the work |
2026 national and Texas ranges. Steep pitch, complex rooflines and a roof over two stories price above them. A standard physical inspection nationally averages near $220.
When is an inspection worth paying for?
Four moments: before buying, after a storm, before a covering reaches its rated life, and before a claim. Each one turns on the same thing — a dated record of condition that exists before the disagreement starts, rather than after it.
The pre-storm record does the most work. A photograph of a sound roof taken in March turns an August claim from an argument into an arithmetic problem. Without it, a carrier and a homeowner are trading opinions about what a slope looked like six months ago.
Timing suits Brenham's calendar. Washington County's severe weather clusters through spring and early summer on the National Weather Service record, so a late-winter inspection lands ahead of the season. What that record actually contains is set out in the county hail record.
How the visit runs
Ground and perimeter first
Debris lines, granules at the downspouts, dented soft metal, and the drip edge condition all read from the ground.
Each slope walked where access allows
Bruising reads by touch, and soft decking reads underfoot. Steep or fragile coverings get flown instead of walked.
The attic from inside
Half the useful evidence is below the deck: stains, daylight, damp insulation and the state of the intake vents.
The report, with dates attached
Photographs tied to specific slopes and defects, a statement of remaining service life, and a repair list ranked by urgency.
Inspection questions from Brenham homeowners
Does a general home inspection cover the roof?
A home inspection reports the roof in summary. The inspector covers an entire house in a few hours and rarely walks a steep covering. A roofing-specific inspection goes to the depth that a claim or a replacement decision needs.
Is a drone survey as good as walking the roof?
Drone imagery finds what is visible; a walk finds what is felt. Hail bruising and soft decking both read through the hands and feet. Drone work earns its place on a pitch or a covering that makes walking unsafe.
How often does a Brenham roof need checking?
Once a year, and again after any storm that brought hail or sustained wind. Texas sun and humidity age a covering faster than the same shingle in a dry climate, and an annual check catches a failed seal before it becomes a ceiling stain.
What belongs in the written report?
Dated photographs tied to named slopes, specific defects rather than general condition, and a stated remaining service life. A report with images attached to each finding carries weight with a carrier. A one-line verdict does not.
Want the roof on record before storm season?
Call to reach a Brenham roofer for a dated, photographed condition report.
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What an inspection leads to
Leak repair
Closing the opening the report identified.
Brenham roofing prices
What each repair on the list will run.