A roof concern before closing
A deadline needs
a clear plan.
A flagged roof item can affect a home sale. Start with documented findings and realistic options, not an assumed replacement.
Turn the inspection comment into a defined question
Share the relevant report with a qualified roofing provider. Ask which items can be confirmed, what further access is needed and whether the concern is repairable. A general home inspection and a focused roof assessment may have different scopes.
If structural movement or sagging is noted, keep people away from the affected area and seek the appropriate qualified evaluation. A roofing estimate alone may not answer a structural question.
Keep three conversations separate
Roof condition
What was observed? What repair or replacement options are supported by the findings?
Work scope and timing
What can the provider actually schedule? What permits, weather conditions or hidden damage could change that plan?
Transaction decisions
Discuss repair agreements, credits, lender requirements and documentation with the appropriate transaction professionals. Requirements depend on the deal and location.
What to request in writing
- The inspected areas, photographs and access limitations.
- The proposed work and any recommended follow-up assessment.
- A realistic schedule with dependencies clearly stated.
- The process for approving additional work if concealed damage appears.
A promise is not a plan
Completion before closing cannot be assumed. Ask when the assessment can occur and when a confirmed scope and schedule can be provided. Keep all parties informed of uncertainty early.
Condition comes before the repair decision.
Compare the options using the evidence in the assessment.