Free Roof Inspection Across the Twin Cities
Lakewoods Remodeling offers free roof inspections across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities. A roofer walks the roof and checks the shingle field, flashing, valleys, vent boots, and the eaves where ice dams form, then gives you a straight read: your roof is fine, it needs a targeted repair, or it is due for replacement. We are an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, licensed and insured in Minnesota with 20+ years in the trade.
What Does a Roof Inspection Include?
A roof inspection is a top-to-bottom check of the parts that actually fail on a Minnesota roof, done from the roof itself rather than guessed at from the ground. A typical inspection takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on roof size and pitch, and you get a plain-English read at the end: your roof is fine, it needs a specific repair, or it has aged or been damaged past the point where patching makes sense. <aside class="my-6 rounded-md border-l-2 border-gold bg-muted p-5 text-sm text-muted-foreground"><strong class="text-foreground">Minnesota reality:</strong> a lot of roof damage here is invisible from the ground. Hail bruising, granule loss, cracked shingle tabs, and lifted flashing rarely show up until water is already getting in. That is exactly why the inspection happens on the roof, not from the driveway.</aside> Here is what we actually look at when we walk your roof: 1. **The shingle field** for granule loss, curling, cracking, bruising from hail, and wind-lifted or missing tabs. 2. **Flashing** at chimneys, valleys, and wall transitions, where years of freeze-thaw cycling crack the seal. 3. **Pipe boots** around plumbing vent stacks, where the rubber dries out and splits. 4. **The eaves and low-pitch sections** where ice dams push meltwater back up under the shingles. 5. **Visible signs of a hidden leak**, like staining at the eaves, soft or spongy decking, and daylight or moisture in the attic where accessible. Want to know what shape your roof is in? [Call (952) 888-5550](tel:9528885550) and we will get a roofer out.
Free Roof Inspection: Is It Really Free?
Yes, the inspection is genuinely free with no obligation. There is no trip charge, no report fee, and no requirement to hire us for any work we find. The free inspection is how we introduce ourselves and how you get an honest read on your roof, and if the answer is that your roof is fine and needs nothing, that is the answer you get. <blockquote class="my-6 border-l-2 border-gold pl-6 italic text-muted-foreground">"We would rather tell you your roof is fine and earn the call three years from now than talk you into work you do not need today."</blockquote> Where a storm caused the damage, the inspection is also the smart first move before you ever call your insurer, because it tells you whether you have a legitimate hail or wind claim before you put anything on your record. If you do, we can meet the adjuster on the roof and document the full scope. Ready when you are: [book a free inspection](/message-us) or call and we will schedule it.
Storm and Hail Roof Inspection
After a hail or wind event, a storm roof inspection tells you whether your roof took real damage before small problems turn into leaks and before your claim window closes. In the Twin Cities the hail corridor runs hardest from May through August, with supercells crossing the metro from the Dakotas, and the damage those storms leave is often invisible from the ground: granule loss that exposes the mat, bruised or fractured shingles, cracked tabs, and dented flashing and vents. <aside class="my-6 rounded-md border border-border bg-muted p-5 text-sm"><h3 class="font-montserrat font-bold text-sm mb-2">When you do NOT need a storm inspection yet</h3><p class="text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">If no significant storm has come through, your roof is under a few years old, and you see no granule loss, no ceiling stains, and no missing shingles, you probably do not need an inspection right now. A quick ground-level walk-around after a storm, checking for dented gutters, crushed AC fins, and shingle debris in the yard, tells you whether it is worth booking one. Do not climb a wet or storm-damaged roof yourself. That is genuinely dangerous, and it is what we are for.</p></aside> If a storm did hit your area, the free inspection is where we separate real, claimable damage from normal wear so you are not filing a claim you cannot win or missing one you should. We handle covered storm claims end to end and work directly with your adjuster on the roof. We never guarantee a specific payout or that any claim will be approved. Our [free hail damage roof inspection and insurance-claim help](/hail-damage) page covers how a covered loss actually works. Storm just came through? [Call (952) 888-5550](tel:9528885550) for a same-day response.
Signs You Should Get a Roof Inspection
You do not have to wait for water on the ceiling to book an inspection, and catching a problem early is almost always the cheaper fix. Across the metro, these are the signs that tell us a roof is worth a look. - **Granule loss** showing up as sandy grit in the gutters or at the base of downspouts, which means the shingles are shedding their protective surface. - **Ceiling or wall stains**, especially brown rings that spread after a rain or a January thaw. - **Missing, curling, or cracked shingles**, or shingle debris in the yard after a storm. - **A roof pushing 15 to 20 years old** that has never been professionally checked. - **A recent hail or high-wind event** in your area, even if you see no obvious damage from the ground. - **Ice building up at the eaves** each winter, a classic north-facing-slope and low-pitch-porch problem here. <aside class="my-6 rounded-md border-l-2 border-gold bg-muted p-5 text-sm text-muted-foreground"><strong class="text-foreground">Where we route you:</strong> if the inspection turns up an isolated, repairable issue, our <a href="/roof-repair" class="text-gold font-semibold underline">roof repair</a> page covers how we fix it. If the honest answer is a full re-roof, our <a href="/roof-replacement" class="text-gold font-semibold underline">roof replacement</a> page covers the process, the Twin Cities cost range, and how we handle the permit and city inspection. Not sure if it needs repair? Start with a free roof inspection and we will tell you the truth either way.</aside> Seeing any of these? Do not wait for it to get worse. [Get a free estimate](/online-quote-tool) or call and we will come look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a roof inspection really free?
Yes. Our roof inspection is genuinely free with no obligation, no trip charge, and no report fee. You are not required to hire us for any work we find. If we inspect your roof and it is in good shape and needs nothing, that is exactly what we will tell you. The free inspection is how we introduce ourselves and how you get an honest read on your roof, and same-day response is available across the Twin Cities. Call (952) 888-5550 to schedule.
How long does a roof inspection take?
A typical roof inspection takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the roof, the pitch, and how many issues we find that need a closer look. We check the shingle field, flashing at chimneys and valleys, pipe boots around vent stacks, and the eaves where ice dams form, then give you a plain-English summary of what we saw. If a storm caused damage and an insurance claim is involved, meeting the adjuster on the roof to document the full scope can add time, but the inspection itself is quick and you get your answer the same day.
Should I get a roof inspection before buying a home?
Yes, a roof inspection before buying a home is one of the smartest checks you can make, because the roof is one of the most expensive systems on the house and a standard home inspection often only glances at it from the ground. We walk the roof, check the shingle field, flashing, valleys, and vent boots, and tell you honestly how much life is left and whether it will need repair or replacement soon. In Minnesota, hidden ice-dam damage and hail bruising can be invisible from the ground, so a dedicated inspection gives you real leverage in negotiation and no surprises after closing. The inspection is free with no obligation.
What does a roof inspection include?
A roof inspection is a full check of the parts that actually fail on a Minnesota roof. We inspect the shingle field for granule loss, curling, cracking, hail bruising, and wind-lifted or missing tabs; the flashing at chimneys, valleys, and wall transitions; the pipe boots around plumbing vents; and the eaves and low-pitch sections where ice dams push meltwater back up under the shingles. We also look for visible signs of a hidden leak, like staining at the eaves and soft decking. At the end you get a straight read: your roof is fine, it needs a specific repair, or it is due for replacement. There is no obligation either way.
Do I need a roof inspection after a hailstorm?
If a significant hail or high-wind storm came through your area, yes, a roof inspection is worth booking even if you see no obvious damage from the ground. Hail damage is often invisible from below: granule loss that exposes the mat, bruised or fractured shingles, cracked tabs, and dented flashing. The Twin Cities hail corridor is most active May through August, and catching storm damage early matters because insurance claims have time limits. A free inspection tells you whether you have a legitimate claim before you ever call your insurer. If you do, we work directly with your adjuster on the roof and handle covered storm claims end to end. We never guarantee a specific payout or that a claim will be approved.