Roof inspection and storm history FAQ.

No. Storm history shows the weather recorded at or near your address: dates, hail sizes, and wind speeds. Whether that weather damaged your roof depends on the roof’s age, material, slope, and condition. Only a physical inspection looks at the roof itself.

We count a storm as significant when the records at or near your address show hail 1 inch or larger, wind gusts of 58 mph or more, or a tornado. Those thresholds match the National Weather Service’s definition of a severe thunderstorm. Smaller events still appear in your full report.

Our storm records come from NOAA radar estimates and National Weather Service reports. Radar can miss or misjudge hail, and a report marks a single spot, so records can be incomplete. Treat them as a starting point, not a verdict about your roof. Radar estimates go back to October 2020, and we count storm reports within a mile of your home.

That’s good news, but it isn’t an all-clear. Roofs also wear out from age, sun exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and small leaks. If your roof is 15 or more years old, or you’ve noticed leaks or missing shingles, an inspection can still be worthwhile.

Yes. The inspection is free to you, with no obligation and nothing to sign. It’s performed by an independent roofing partner that serves your area, which pays Roof Inspectors for the request. That company may offer repairs or replacement; you’re never required to buy anything.

A roofing professional examines the roof surface, shingles, flashing, vents and other roof penetrations, gutters, and soft metals for wear and storm damage — and, with your permission, may check the attic for signs of leaks. Most inspections take about 45 to 60 minutes. You get photos and a plain-language explanation of what was found.

It helps but isn’t always required for an exterior inspection. Being home lets you ask questions and allows an attic check if you want one. You’ll confirm the details with your roofing partner before the appointment.

Most residential roof inspections take about 45 to 60 minutes. Larger, steeper, or more complex roofs can take longer.

Roof Inspectors serves homes within about 60 miles of Overland Park, Kansas. That covers the Kansas City metro on both sides of the state line, plus Lawrence, Topeka, St. Joseph, Leavenworth, Warrensburg, Ottawa and the towns in between. Not sure about your street? Enter your address and we’ll tell you right away whether it’s in our service area.

No. Your request goes to one local roofing partner — never a list of contractors. We don’t sell or auction your information to multiple companies, and you’ll see the name of the company before your appointment.

Your partner is an independent roofing company that serves your area and agrees to our one-partner standard. When you book, and before anyone comes to your home, you’ll see the company’s name and its Kansas registration or Kansas City license number, so you can look it up before the visit. Any business relationship between Roof Inspectors and a partner is disclosed.

The roofing partner pays Roof Inspectors for each inspection request. That’s how the inspection can be free to you, and it’s why we send each request to only one company.

No. Checking your storm history doesn’t contact your insurance company or file anything. Requesting an inspection doesn’t file a claim either. Roof Inspectors doesn’t file claims for homeowners and doesn’t decide whether you should — that decision is always yours.

That’s your decision, and we don’t make it for you. A good first step is a professional look at your roof. If damage is found, your insurance agent or company can explain your coverage, deductible, and deadlines.

Not necessarily. A storm on record shows weather at or near your address. It doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and it doesn’t mean your insurance company will accept that storm or date. That’s why an inspection is worth having: a roofing professional looks at the roof itself.

No. If you file a claim, even after an inspection, your insurance company decides what’s covered and what it pays. Roof Inspectors and our roofing partners can’t make that decision or promise an outcome.

We use it to show your storm report and, if you book, to arrange your inspection with your one assigned roofing partner. Our follow-up is by email, and every follow-up email has an unsubscribe link. We don’t sell your information to lead buyers.