Free Roof Inspections
Free roof inspections, with photos and a plain explanation
No obligation. No pressure. Just help. We inspect your roof and exterior, photograph what we find, and show you all of it before anything else is discussed.
Prefer to talk? Call (314) 222-9529
You probably have not seen your own roof up close in years, and from the driveway most damage is hard to spot. An inspection fixes that with photos and notes on the roof surface, flashing, vents, gutters, soffit, fascia and siding, plus an honest read on what needs attention now, what can wait and what is fine.
It costs nothing and commits you to nothing. If we find storm damage, we will tell you whether it looks worth an insurance claim. If we find nothing wrong, you will hear that too.
When to get an inspection
After hail or high wind
Especially after hail of 1 inch or larger, which the National Weather Service treats as severe, or wind strong enough to bring down limbs.
Twice a year
FEMA’s roofing guidance recommends inspections at least twice a year, generally in spring and fall, plus a check after any high-wind event.
Buying or selling a home
Photos and notes put facts on the table instead of guesses, whichever side of the sale you are on.
Something looks off
Granules piling up at the downspouts, a shingle in the yard, a new ceiling stain or a gutter pulling away from the house.
An older roof
Missouri’s insurance department uses about 25 years as a roof’s useful life in its claims examples. If yours is getting close, know where it stands before a storm tests it.
A stranger knocked on your door
The state’s claims guide warns that scam artists often arrive soon after storms. A second, independent look costs you nothing before you sign anything.
How it works
How the inspection works
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Schedule
Call or send the form, and tell us about any leaks, storm dates or worries so we know where to look first.
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Inspect
We go over the roof and the outside of the house, documenting what we see with photos and notes as we go.
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Walk through the photos
We show you what we found, one photo at a time, and explain what each item means for your roof.
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Your call, no pressure
If something needs work, you get a free estimate. If it looks like an insurance claim, we explain how that works. What happens next is up to you.
Options
What we look at
Roof surface
Shingle condition, granule loss, hail bruises, wind damage, raised nails and soft spots.
Flashing and penetrations
Chimneys, walls, skylights, valleys, plumbing vents and exhaust caps.
Edges and drainage
Drip edge, gutters, downspouts and where the water ends up.
Soffit, fascia and siding
Rot, gaps, storm damage and anything that lets water or animals in.
Why you see every photo
Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance warns homeowners not to let contractors inspect when they are not watching, because some will cause damage to drive up a repair. It is good advice with any roofer, including us: be there if you can, and either way, look at every photo.
Photos matter for claims, too. They show what the roof looked like soon after a storm and give you something concrete to set beside the adjuster’s findings.
Small hail adds up
A storm does not need golf-ball hail to cost you roof life. IBHS found that repeated hail under 1 inch knocks protective granules off shingles and speeds their aging, leaving them more open to damage in the next big storm. An inspection after a season of small storms catches that wear early.
What an inspection can and cannot tell you
Looking over the roof and exterior shows the condition of the shingles, flashing, edges and drainage, and the marks a storm leaves behind. It cannot see inside a wall or under shingles that are lying flat and sound.
When a leak’s source is hidden, the photos narrow down where to look next. Either way, we will tell you plainly what we could confirm and what we could not.
Free inspection
We look, photograph what we find and walk you through it. No obligation, no pressure.
Get a free inspectionor call (314) 222-9529
Filing an insurance claim?
We help you start the claim, meet your adjuster at the property and go over the insurance scope with you line by line.
Fixed on the spot
I had a leak in my roof and called a couple different roofing companies to check it out. None of them could figure out where it was coming from, they just told me I’d need a whole new roof. Then I called Correll Roofing Company. Curtis came out…
Knowledgeable, polite, and responsive
I contacted Correll Roofing about some shingles that I lost off of my roof during this last round of high winds that we experienced. Jon responded to my inquiry quickly, came out to my home and replaced the missing shingles in a very timely manner.…
Reassured me and walked me through the process
I had the pleasure of working with Devin Stinson and am currently getting my roof replaced. I had waited almost too long to do it as I am a first time homeowner. The process was a little scary but Devin reassured me and walked me through the process…
FAQ
Free Roof Inspections: questions
Ask us anything at (314) 222-9529.
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. There is no charge and no obligation, and nobody will push you to sign anything at the kitchen table.
Do I need to be home?
It helps, because you can point out leaks and see the photos as we go. If you cannot be there, we will go through the photos with you afterward.
Will you tell me if I need a new roof?
We will tell you what we see. If a repair will do, you will hear that; if the roof is near the end of its life, the photos will show you why.
Can an inspection help with an insurance claim?
It can. Photos and notes taken soon after a storm document the damage, and when a claim looks worthwhile, we help you get it started. Coverage questions belong with your agent or insurer.
Where do you inspect?
Throughout St. Charles County and Greater St. Louis, from our base in O’Fallon. Our service areas page lists the cities and towns.
Guides
Read before you decide.
Roof maintenance checklist
A season-by-season list of what to check on your roof, gutters and attic in the St. Louis area, what you can safely do from the ground, and what to leave to a roofer.
Read the guide
Signs of hail damage
Hail bruises shingles, dents soft metal and cracks siding, and much of it cannot be seen from the yard. Here is what each kind of damage looks like and which hail sizes start to matter.
Read the guideAfter a hail or wind storm
A calm checklist for the first two days after hail or high wind. Stay safe, check from the ground, document the storm date, protect the house, call your insurer and sign nothing at the door.
Read the guideRelated services
Often done together.
Storm and Hail Damage Repair
Hail and wind damage found, photographed and repaired, with help through your insurance claim from first call to final check.
Learn moreRoof Repair
Roof leaks, missing shingles, flashing failures and wind damage traced to the source and repaired, with photos along the way.
Learn moreRoof Replacement
Full roof replacement in asphalt shingles, metal or slate, from a free photo inspection to tear-off, install and final check.
Learn moreGutters and Downspouts
Seamless, custom-fit gutters, gutter repair and cleaning, and downspouts that carry roof water well away from your foundation.
Learn moreFree Roof Inspections across St. Charles County and Greater St. Louis
Roofing With Integrity
Free Roof Inspections, starting with a free look.
No obligation and no pressure. We look over the roof and exterior, photograph what we find and walk you through it. If you have storm damage, we help with the insurance claim from the first call.
- Call(314) 222-9529
- Emailoffice@correllroofingco.com
- Based in O’Fallon1048 Rondale Ct., O’Fallon, MO 63368
- Severe Weather Definitions, National Weather Service
- Fact Sheet 3.3.1: Roof Systems, Sloped Roofs (FEMA P-2181), FEMA
- Resources for Severe Weather Victims, Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Post-Disaster Claims Guide, Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Impact Testing of High Concentrations of Small Hail, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety