Roof Certification

What This Service Involves

A roof certification puts our professional opinion in writing on how many years of reliable service the covering has left, typically two, five, or more. Lenders and buyers in the Seattle-Tacoma market often request one when a roof shows visible age or moss history. We inspect for active leaks, failed flashing, and moisture intrusion, then either certify as-is or list the repairs needed to qualify. The certification carries a defined coverage window, giving buyers confidence and sellers a smoother path to closing.

Benefits

Satisfy lender and buyer certification demands at closing; give buyers a defined coverage period for peace of mind; identify exactly what repairs unlock certification; strengthen your negotiating position in escrow

Our Process

1) We inspect the covering, flashing, and penetrations for active issues; 2) we note any repairs required to meet certification standards; 3) we estimate remaining service life in years; 4) we issue a signed certificate with its coverage terms

What Affects the Cost

Length of the certification period requested; current condition and any repairs needed to qualify; roof material and expected lifespan; number of stories and access difficulty; whether re-inspection after repairs is included

Best Time of Year

Time it to your escrow window, but allow a dry-weather buffer in case qualifying repairs must be finished first.