Roof inspection
A focused check of a roof's condition and remaining life. Insurers and lenders may ask for one on older roofs.
Also called: roof certification, roof cert
Related terms
A visual check of a home's structure and systems by a trained inspector, usually during the buyer's contingency period. It finds problems before you're locked in; it is not a pass or fail test.
A limited inspection of the roof, electrical, plumbing, and heating and cooling systems, often required by insurers for older homes, especially in Florida.
An inspection that documents features that help a home resist wind, like roof straps and impact windows. In hurricane-prone states it can lower insurance premiums.
A policy covering the home and belongings against damage such as fire or wind, plus liability. Lenders require it before closing. Standard policies do not cover flood, and often not earthquake.