Residential Roof Inspection Form PDF Details

The residential roof inspection form starts with the basics - who's involved, and what's going on. There are fields for building type, address, and the people connected to the property. This helps tie the inspection results to a particular roof and figure out who might be on the hook for maintenance or repairs when problems come up.

The roof inspection report lets you note any earlier inspections, roof warranties, and changes to how the building is being used - plus any history of leaks or emergency repairs. Some roofs have had issues for years, while others are perfectly fine. Capturing this background information helps put the current findings into context and figure out if a problem is new or just part of a longer-standing pattern.

A lot of the form is dedicated to condition assessments. Inspectors use a standard set of ratings to evaluate the interior and exterior parts of the roof - it makes it a lot easier to track how things are deteriorating over time, and spot areas that might need some attention. Each item includes space to record the location and any actions taken, so you can keep track of what comes next and future inspections.

This roof inspection form covers the following areas:
✔️ Interior bits such as roof decks, walls, and any visible water damage.
✔️ Exterior features, including flashings, drains, gutters, and anything that sticks up into the roof.
✔️ Roof membranes or shingles, with a focus on cracking, punctures, and surface wear.

Since inspection forms include information about the property, the inspector, and the date of the inspection, they can serve as evidence in disputes. Courts, insurers, and lawyers often rely on them to figure out whether damage was already there, recently developed, or happened because of something else.

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Form Name Roof Inspection Form
Form Length 5 pages
Fillable? Yes
Fillable fields 295
Avg. time to fill out 20 min
Other names roof inspection report template word, roofing checklist template, roof inspection form template, roof inspection templates

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Residential Roof Inspection Form

Inspection Date:

 

Inspector:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structure Information

Structure ID:

 

 

Used For:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job No.:

 

 

Year Roof Applied:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structure Description:

Permanent

Temporary

Building Type:

 

Single-family

Apartments

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resident Key Contact Name:

 

 

Owner/Mgr. Contact (if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

different):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structure Address:

 

 

Owner/Mgr. Phone:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structure City/ST/Zip

 

 

Owner/Mgr. E-Mail:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roofing Company Contact Information

Roofing Contractor Company:

 

Roofing Co. Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roofing Company Contact:

 

Roofing Co. City/ST/ZIP:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roofing Company Phone:

 

Roofing Co. E-Mail:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Maintenance and Repair Work

(Briefly describe membrane and flashing work done, including dates and who did the work)

Date of Last Inspection:

 

Is the Roof guaranteed?

No

Yes - Attach copy of guarantee to this record

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Has occupancy or use of the building changed since last inspection?

No

Yes - Describe:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have any changes, additions or new penetrations been made to roof since last inspection?

No

Yes - Describe:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Has there been leakage? No

Yes - Describe Conditions:

Light Rain

Heavy Rain

Wind

Leaks Continuously

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Were emergency repairs performed? No

Yes - Describe:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Code

 

 

 

Condition

 

 

 

 

 

G = Good, No Action

 

 

 

 

 

F = Fair, Monitor Periodically

 

 

 

 

 

P = Poor, Immediate Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

F

P

Location

Action Taken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roof Deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A1

Corrosion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A2

Spalling (chipping or crumbling)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A3

Cracking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A4

Buckling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A5

Sagging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A6

Open Joints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A7

General Deck Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A8

Stains/Drips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A100

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B1

Movement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B2

Settling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B3

Cracks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B4

Spalling (chipping or crumbling)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B5

Paint Peeling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B6

Water Stains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B100

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exterior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C1

Deteriorated Mortar Joints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Code

 

 

 

 

 

Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G = Good, No Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F = Fair, Monitor Periodically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P = Poor, Immediate Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

F

P

Location

 

Action Taken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C2

Settlement Cracks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C3

Stains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C4

Efflorescence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C5

Windows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C7

Fascia Displaced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metal Flashings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counter Flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E1

Loose/Missing Fasteners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E2

Loose/Displaced Metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E3

Deformed Metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E4

Corrosion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E6

Sealant Joints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E7

Punctures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E100

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drains/Downspouts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L1

Strainers/Clamping Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L2

Clear of Debris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L3

Flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L4

Overall Cleanliness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L5

Gutter Anchors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L6

Drains/Downspouts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L7

Gutter General Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L100

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Residential Roof Inspection Form

Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G = Good, No Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F = Fair, Monitor Periodically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P = Poor, Immediate Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

F

P

Location

Action Taken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penetrations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K1

Pitch Pocket Sealant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K2

Loose Flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K3

Drawbands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K100

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduit or Pipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N1

Sagging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N2

Supports Moving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N3

Joints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N4

Corrosion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N100

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membrane/Shingle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O1

Discoloration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O2

Coating/Surfacing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O3

Cracking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O4

Wrinkles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O5

Punctures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O9

Delamination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O10

Alligatoring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O11

Granule Adhesion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O12

Standing Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to Edit Roof Inspection Form Online for Free

To get started, open up our printable roof inspection form template in our PDF editor and follow these steps.

1. Inspection and Property Basics

Pop in the date of the inspection and the name of the inspector at the top of the form. Then fill in some basic info about the property - building type, address, how the property is being used, and when the roof was put on.

2. Owner, Manager, and Contractor Info

Put in the contact information for the person who lives in or owns the place, followed by the name of the roofing contractor's company, who they can contact, and where they're based.

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3. Past Roof Work

In this section, describe any previous roof work that's been done - including dates and who did it.

Answer a few yes-or-no questions about past inspections, roof guarantees, any changes to how the building is being used, leaks, and emergency repairs.

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4. Condition Ratings

Before you start inspecting, take a look at the condition codes and try to use them consistently throughout the form:

  • G - The roof is in great shape, no action needed.
  • F - The roof is okay, but needs to be kept an eye on over time.
  • P - The roof is in pretty rough shape, and action is needed right away.

Each item only gets one rating.

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5. Interior and Exterior Building Elements

Take a look at the interior areas like roof decks and walls, then move on to the exterior walls, flashings, drains, and downspouts.

For each item, mark the condition rating, note the location, and jot down any actions taken.

6. Penetrations and Roof Surfaces

Take a look at any roof penetrations, conduit or piping, and the roof membranes or shingles themselves. Look for things like cracking, punctures, corrosion, standing water, or surface damage, and make a note of them.

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7. Other Items and Damage Checks

Go through and check any other items that might be relevant - like antennas, overgrowth, soft spots, vandalism, or any weather-related damage.

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8. Attach Photos

Indicate whether you took any photos or videos during the inspection. Store those images with the completed form, so they're easy to find later for maintenance planning, insurance claims, or any potential disputes.

Once you've done all eight steps, you can save and share your report using this free printable roof inspection form in PDF.

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