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Roof Inspection

Also called roof assessment, roof condition report

Written byPRE Editorial Team
Last reviewedSep 2026
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Roof inspection is the systematic evaluation of a roof assembly, its details, conditions, risks, and documentation.

A useful roof inspection identifies roof type, age, condition, active defects, maintenance needs, documentation gaps, and when specialist testing is needed.

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Why does roof inspection matter?

A useful roof inspection identifies roof type, age, condition, active defects, maintenance needs, documentation gaps, and when specialist testing is needed.

Sources

  1. PRE Editorial Reference Standard. Professional Roofing Encyclopedia.
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