Most roof problems in Kansas City start where you can't see them from the driveway: a cracked pipe boot, a lifted shingle on the back slope, hail bruises that only show up close. A roof inspection finds them while they are still small repairs, and after a storm it tells you whether you have an insurance claim.
When to get a roof inspection in Kansas City
- After hail or high wind. Kansas City sees hail most springs and strong straight-line winds in summer. Get the roof checked even if you don't see shingles in the yard.
- Once a year. A yearly look catches wear before it becomes a leak.
- When you see a stain or drip. Water travels before it shows on a ceiling, so the leak is often not where the stain is.
- Before buying or selling a home. Know what condition the roof is in before you negotiate.
- When the roof is getting older. If your roof is 15 years or older, an inspection helps you plan repair or replacement on your schedule instead of after a leak.
What we check on every inspection
- Every slope, photographed, including the ones you can't see from the street
- Hail hits, bruised or cracked shingles, and granule loss
- Lifted, creased or missing shingles from wind
- Flashing at chimneys, walls, skylights and valleys
- Pipe boots, vents and other roof penetrations
- Soft spots that point to damaged decking
- Gutters, downspouts, soffit and fascia
- Attic ventilation and signs of moisture, where the attic is accessible
What you get: a written report with photos
We walk you through what we found, show you the photos, and leave a written report. If the roof is fine, we tell you so. If it needs a repair, we explain what and why. If there is storm damage, we tell you whether it is worth an insurance claim. You decide what happens next, with no obligation.
Hail damage inspections and insurance claims
After a Kansas City hailstorm, call for an inspection before you call your insurance company. If there is damage, we document it slope by slope with photos, help you file, and can meet your adjuster at the property so nothing is missed. If there isn't, you have avoided an unnecessary claim on your record. Policies have deadlines for reporting storm damage, so don't wait until the next storm. See storm damage in Kansas City and roof insurance claims in Kansas City.
Kansas City weather is hard on roofs
Spring hail, summer wind and heat, and winter freeze-thaw cycles all take a toll. Ice can back up under shingles at the eaves. Wind lifts shingle edges and breaks the seal strip. Hail knocks granules loose and leaves the asphalt exposed to the sun. Each one shortens the life of a roof, and each one is easier to deal with when it is caught early.
Commercial roof inspections
We also inspect commercial roofs in Kansas City, including TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and metal, and write condition reports for owners and property managers. See commercial roofing in Kansas City and commercial roof maintenance.
Areas we inspect around Kansas City
Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS, the Northland, Parkville, Gladstone, Liberty, Independence, Blue Springs, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Overland Park, Olathe and the rest of the metro.
Recent Kansas City area projects
- Kansas City Northwest Delta Drive Roof Replacement
- Kansas City East 77Th Street Roof Replacement
- Kansas City North Spruce Avenue Roof Replacement
- Kansas City Corona Avenue Roof Replacement
- Jerseyville South Liberty Street Roof Replacement
- Kansas City North Mcgee Court Roof Replacement
- Kansas City East 106Th Street Roof Replacement
- Kansas City Northwest 74Th Street Roof Replacement
Schedule your free roof inspection
Call our Kansas City office at 816-572-9500 or 1-800-JOHN-BEAL (1-800-564-6232), answered 24/7, or use the form on this page. We are family-owned, BBB Accredited, and every roof we install carries a lifetime workmanship warranty. For repairs and replacements, see roof repair and roof replacement in Kansas City.
Frequently asked questions
Is a roof inspection in Kansas City free?
Yes. John Beal Roofing inspects your roof for free and gives you a written report with photos. There is no obligation. Call 816-572-9500.
How often should I have my roof inspected in Kansas City?
Once a year is a good rule, plus after any hail or wind storm. Kansas City sees hail almost every spring, and storm damage is easy to miss from the ground.
Should I get a roof inspection before filing a hail claim?
Yes. An inspection tells you whether there is damage worth claiming before you call your insurance company. If there is, we document it with photos and can meet your adjuster at the property.
What does a roof inspector check?
Shingles and hail hits, granule loss, flashing at chimneys and walls, pipe boots and vents, valleys, gutters, soffit and fascia, signs of soft decking, and attic ventilation where accessible.
Do you inspect commercial roofs in Kansas City?
Yes. We inspect TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and metal commercial roofs and write condition reports for owners and property managers. See commercial roof maintenance in Kansas City.
Do you inspect roofs in Kansas City, Kansas?
Yes. We inspect roofs on both sides of the state line from our Kansas City office in Parkville.