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Photographs of every defect
Close enough to see the damage, wide enough to show where it sits on your roof.
San Antonio, Texas
Free San Antonio Roof Inspection
If your San Antonio roof needs a set of trained eyes, here's exactly what a free ARP inspection covers and what you walk away holding.
Yes. ARP's free, photo-documented Storm Shield Assessment™ inspects your San Antonio roof and hands you findings you can read yourself. We photograph every issue across Bexar County homes, whether you're buying, selling, or documenting spring hail damage, so you decide with evidence. Book your free inspection.
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Why ARP
Why Choose ARP for Your San Antonio Roof Inspection
You've probably heard your roof "looks fine from the ground," and that's exactly the problem. That's why every inspection in ARP's residential roofing in San Antonio happens on the roof, not the curb. Whether your home sits in Monte Vista's older core or a newer build off Loop 1604, the driveway hides a bruised shingle, a cracked pipe boot, or a valley that's quietly failing. A real inspection puts trained eyes and a camera on all of it and hands you the evidence.
Because ARP is an Atlas PRO+ and GAF Certified Plus contractor, the inspector on your roof knows what a warranty-grade install looks like, so they can tell the difference between normal wear and a defect that costs you later. Here's what your free inspection gives you:
- Photos of every finding, labeled so you see the damage yourself instead of taking our word for it.
- A written summary you keep, whether we find a problem or a clean bill of health.
- Storm documentation formatted the way a Bexar County carrier expects to see it.
- One point of contact who walks the results with you, with no pressure to sign.
Across 5,000+ completed projects and 300+ five-star reviews in the San Antonio metro, the inspection is where nearly every job starts.
When I hand a homeowner in Stone Oak or Alamo Heights their inspection, it's forty photos of their own roof, not a sales pitch. I want you looking at the cracked boot and the bruised shingle yourself, making the call with the evidence right in front of you. And after a hail spring in Bexar County, that same set of photos is exactly what your carrier needs to see.
Randal Williams · COO, ARP Roofing & Remodeling
How It Works
How a San Antonio Roof Inspection Works
You don't need to prep anything or climb a ladder. Here's how your free inspection runs, start to finish.
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We schedule around you. Pick a window that works, and your San Antonio inspector arrives on time with a camera and a plan.
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We document the whole roof. Field, flashings, penetrations, valleys, and gutters get inspected and photographed, top to bottom.
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We walk you through the findings. You get a written, photo-backed summary and a straight answer on whether you need a repair, a replacement, or nothing at all.
Want the full checklist of what a thorough inspection covers, point by point? Read our guide on what a complete roof inspection includes. And if the inspection turns up work you didn't expect, here's what a roof inspection typically costs so nothing catches you off guard.
What We Check
What a San Antonio Roof Inspection Covers
A real roof inspection is more than a glance at the shingles. When your San Antonio roof inspector is on the roof, they document the whole system:
- The shingle field — granule loss, hail bruising, blistering, and general wear across every slope.
- Flashings and penetrations — chimneys, skylights, pipe boots, and wall junctions, the number-one source of leaks in Bexar County.
- Valleys and ridge lines — where water concentrates and seals fail first.
- Gutters and drainage — dented soft metals that signal hail, and overflow that threatens your fascia and foundation.
- Attic and interior signs — water staining and daylight where they point to a hidden leak.
You walk away with a written, photo-backed summary — not a verbal "looks fine" — and a straight read on whether you need a repair, a replacement, or nothing at all. It doubles as a free roof estimate if the inspection turns up work worth quoting.
Free-Inspection Trust
Are Free Roof Inspections in San Antonio Legit?
It's a fair question — if it's free, what's the catch? A free roof inspection from an established San Antonio roofer is legitimate: reputable contractors offer them because an inspection is where an honest relationship starts, and most roofing work begins with one. You keep the written summary whether or not you ever hire us, with no obligation.
The catch to watch for isn't the price — it's the storm-chaser who offers a "free inspection," then climbs down claiming catastrophic damage and pressure to sign a contract on the spot, sometimes creating the damage they "find." A settled San Antonio roof inspector with a local address photographs what's actually there, hands you the evidence, and lets you decide. If anyone rushes you to sign before you've seen a single photo, that's your signal to stop. ARP shows you your own roof, in photos, and walks the findings with you — no pressure, no invented problems.
Honest Fit Check
Is an ARP Roof Inspection Right for You?
You deserve to know before you book whether we're the right call. Here's the honest fit check.
ARP is a strong fit if you:
- Are buying or selling a San Antonio home and need the roof's real condition in writing before closing.
- Took a hit in a spring hail storm and want the damage documented before you decide anything.
- Want evidence and photos, not a high-pressure pitch to replace a roof that may have years left.
ARP is probably not your fit if you:
- Need someone to tarp an active leak today, before any inspection can happen.
- Want a verbal "you're fine" with nothing in writing to hold anyone to.
- Already have a signed scope and just want a rubber-stamp second signature.
Storm damage? Tell us when you book and we'll document it the way your claim needs from the first photo. Book your inspection.
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What a San Antonio roof inspection costs
With ARP, a roof inspection is free — no trip charge, no invoice for the visit — and the report is yours to keep whether or not you hire us.
What you get, at no cost
Photographs of every defect close and wide, a written condition report slope by slope, a straight repair-or-replace recommendation, and — if work is needed — a firm, line-item scope and price.
Why it's free
A documented inspection is how an honest repair-or-replace call gets made. We'd rather earn the work by showing you the roof than charge you to look at it.
Book your free San Antonio roof inspection
Photo-documented, slope by slope, and yours to keep whether or not you hire us.
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Honest fit check
Is ARP the right fit for your San Antonio project?
The best way to judge any San Antonio contractor — us or anyone else — is to ask for a written scope, ask who your single point of contact is, and ask when the manufacturer warranty gets registered in your name. If a roofer can't answer those three plainly, that's your answer.
Yes — we're a match
A good fit if you
- Want a roofer your San Antonio neighbors have actually used — not a pop-up tent after the last hailstorm.
- Want everything documented and in writing, with photos, before any crew gets on the roof.
- Plan to stay in your San Antonio home or hold the property long term.
- Had recent hail or wind damage and want it documented correctly for your carrier.
No — we'll say so up front
Not the right fit if you
- Need a commercial job below our minimum repair scope, or a firm residential repair price over the phone — we quote every repair after an on-roof inspection.
- Need someone to start tomorrow with no inspection.
- Are choosing purely on the lowest bid, without reading the scope underneath it.
- Want a contractor to pay, waive or "take care of" your deductible — a criminal offense in Texas under Business & Commerce Code § 27.02.
We'd rather tell you that on the phone than waste a walkthrough.
No cost, no obligation
Your free San Antonio roof inspection
A free San Antonio roof inspection from ARP costs nothing whether or not you hire us. A project manager walks the roof, photographs what they find, and leaves you a written condition report — including the honest verdict when your roof has good years left and needs nothing.
On a San Antonio home that usually means checking the south and west slopes first, because that's where our hail arrives and where granule loss and bruised mats show up a season before the ceiling stain does.
We check the flashing at every transition, the pipe boots that go brittle in San Antonio heat long before the shingles do, the ridge and hip caps, and the attic side for the daylight and moisture the roof surface hides.
From assessment to warranty
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Free Storm Shield Assessment
We measure your roof, photograph it, and document what's actually there — not a curbside guess. You get the photo set whether you hire us or not.
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Written Scope Before Any Work
You'll see line-item scope, materials, warranty options, and a real number in writing. Nothing starts until you've read it.
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Install and Warranty Registration
A crew led by an ARP project manager does the work, pulls the San Antonio permit, and inspects at the key stages — then your manufacturer warranty registers in your name within 30 days.
No fee, no deposit, no pressure. We confirm your address is covered before we schedule — then a project manager walks the roof.
Questions that decide the job
San Antonio roofing — frequently asked questions
Okay, is the inspection really free, or is there a catch?
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Yes, a San Antonio roof inspection from ARP is genuinely free, with no obligation afterward. The photo-documented Storm Shield Assessment is how nearly every job starts. You keep the written summary either way. Book your free inspection.
We're about to buy a house, so should we get the roof looked at first?
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Absolutely, and a pre-purchase roof inspection in San Antonio is a smart move before closing. In a fast resale market, a roof that "looks fine" can hide storm bruising or a failing flashing detail that becomes your problem on day one. We put it in writing so you negotiate with facts. Book your inspection.
Will your inspection actually hold up for my insurance claim?
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Yes. A roof inspection for insurance in San Antonio has to document damage the way your carrier's adjuster expects, and that's exactly how we photograph and write it up. Texas carriers generally give you about a year from the date of loss to file, so spring hail should be documented promptly. See our San Antonio hail and storm damage page.
What happens if you don't find anything wrong up there?
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Then you get that in writing too, and we tell you your roof is fine. An inspection you can't read isn't worth much, so a clean result comes with the same photo summary a damaged one would. No invented problems, no upsell. Book your free inspection.
Do I need to be home for the roof inspection?
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Not necessarily — the inspection happens on the roof and exterior, so you don't have to be present for that. Many San Antonio homeowners prefer to be home for the walk-through of findings, but we can also send your photo-backed summary and review it with you by phone. Whatever works for your schedule. Book your inspection.
How often should I have my roof inspected in San Antonio?
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For most San Antonio homes, once a year plus after any major hail or wind event. Bexar County's March-through-May storm season is hard on roofs, and a bruised shingle can fail months after the storm that caused it — so a post-storm inspection catches damage while your insurance claim window is still open. Book a free inspection.
What's the difference between a free and a paid roof inspection?
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A free roof inspection from a roofer like ARP documents condition and damage to help you decide on repair, replacement, or an insurance claim. A paid inspection is usually a certified third-party report for a real-estate transaction, where a neutral, non-selling inspector is required. For storm, leak, or maintenance decisions in San Antonio, the free photo-documented inspection gives you what you need. Book yours.
How soon can you inspect my roof after a San Antonio storm?
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Usually within the same week, and we prioritize storm-hit homes during Bexar County's spring hail season. The sooner the damage is documented, the stronger your insurance claim and the less time water has to work its way in. Tell us it's storm-related when you book. Schedule your free inspection.
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Our statewide roof inspections guide goes deep on materials, cost, lifespan, and how each choice holds up in Texas — the full answers behind this San Antonio page.
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