Is a Roof Inspection Free? What We Check in Las Vegas
Yes. City Seamless Roofing gives a free, no-pressure inspection and a written estimate before any work begins.
Call or text photos to (725) 502-3114 to set one up.
What free means here
The inspection is free, and so is the written estimate that follows it. We show you what we found, and you have the estimate in hand before any work begins.
No-pressure means just that. Every estimate comes from a licensed roofer who will tell you the truth about your roof's condition. We will tell you honestly whether your roof needs a targeted repair or has reached the end of its service life. We believe a roof should be repaired when it can be and replaced only when it must be.
What we check on a tile roof
The Las Vegas Valley is a tile-roof town, and tile roofs are the bulk of what we work on.
We look at the tile for cracks and slips from wind and foot traffic, and at the ridge mortar and the bird stops at the eave. We check the flashing at walls, chimneys and skylights, the pipe boots and vents, and the valleys where two roof planes meet.
We also look under the tile. We inspect underlayment age and condition during every tile-roof estimate, because the tile can last 50 years or more while the felt underlayment beneath it typically fails in about 20. See our tile roofing page.
What we check on a flat or low-slope roof
On flat and low-slope sections, we look at the low spots, the drains and the edges, then the seams and penetrations. We diagnose ponding and drainage problems.
Flat sections are common here on modern homes, additions, patio structures and older central-valley houses. See our TPO and PVC roofing page for what we install on them.
Why Las Vegas roofs need a look
Southern Nevada roofs are punished by intense UV, daily thermal cycling, and sudden monsoon downpours. Sealants dry and crack, rubber pipe boots harden and split, and felt underlayment becomes brittle. Wind lifts and slips tiles, and flash-flood rain finds any weak penetration.
Foot traffic cracks tile too. Flat and low-slope roofs are where monsoon water pools, and on a flat roof with parapet walls the water has to leave through scuppers or drains. These are predictable failure points, which is what makes leaks findable and repairable.
Good times to have the roof looked at are before monsoon season, after any storm that brings wind or heavy rain, and any time you see a new ceiling stain. A roof can lose a tile or lift a flashing edge and show nothing inside for days or weeks.
If you already have a leak
Then the inspection starts with the stain. We look at the inside and the outside, find where the water gets in, show you what we found, and give you a free written estimate before any work begins.
If the roof does not give the answer away, controlled water testing confirms the entry point before we repair. Many leaks are diagnosed and repaired in a single visit. Read how we find a roof leak for each step.
Active leaks are a priority. We can often tarp and protect a damaged area fast, then schedule the permanent repair.
What you get afterward
You get a written estimate for your specific roof. If a repair will solve it, we say so. If the roof has reached the end of its service life, we say that plainly too and explain why.
Leak repairs are backed by our 5-year leak-repair warranty. For full re-roofs, we review the exact warranty terms with you in writing at the estimate. For HOAs and property managers, we provide written assessments, clear scopes and photo documentation.
See residential roof repair for the repairs we do and roof leak detection for how we trace a leak.
How to get ready
Write down when any leak shows up and what the weather was doing. Take photos of any stain inside. Move belongings out from under a wet spot.
Please do not climb onto the roof yourself. Desert roofs are hot, steep and slick with grit. Text photos to (725) 502-3114 and we can often tell you a lot before we arrive.
We serve all of the Las Vegas Valley, plus Boulder City and the Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley to the northeast, including Mesquite, Overton, Logandale and Glendale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. We give a free, no-pressure inspection and a written estimate before any work begins.
Do you check the underlayment on a tile roof?
Yes. We inspect underlayment age and condition during every tile-roof estimate.
Do I need an inspection if my roof is not leaking?
It is worth one before monsoon season, after a hard storm, or if your tile roof is 20 or more years old. A pre-monsoon inspection catches small problems while they are still cheap repairs.
Will you tear into my roof to inspect it?
Most of the time, no. We only open up roofing where the diagnosis requires it, and we explain before we do.
Who do I call?
Call or text photos to (725) 502-3114.