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Roof Inspection in Metairie, LA

Big Easy Roofing performs residential and commercial roof inspections across Metairie and unincorporated Jefferson Parish, licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Every inspection produces a written photograph-backed report you keep, typically finished on site in 45 to 90 minutes with no permit required.

REPORTWritten deliverable
45 to 90 minTypical visit length
No permitInspection is not construction
Same weekUsual scheduling

Metairie roof inspections at a glance

A Big Easy Roofing inspection in Metairie is a 45 to 90 minute assessment that produces a written photograph-backed report you keep, valid for six to twelve months for an insurance carrier or a real-estate closing. No permit is required for the visit itself. If a defect is found, the fix is priced separately.

Report validity

6 to 12 months

Typical window for a Louisiana homeowners carrier or a real-estate closing. Reset by every named storm.

Typical duration

45 to 90 min

Time on site from ladder up to attic view, depending on roof size, pitch and access.

Permit authority

None

A roof inspection is diagnostic, not construction, so no Jefferson Parish permit is required for the visit itself.

Licence threshold

Not licensable

Inspection sits under La. R.S. 37:2156.4, which starts at $7,500 of construction work. Big Easy Roofing holds the residential licence anyway.

Deliverable

Photo report

Written report with dated photographs of every checklist item, emailed shortly after the visit.

Report validity

6 to 12 months

Typical validity for a Louisiana carrier and manufacturer warranty registration. Any named storm resets the clock.

Every figure on this page is an estimate, not a quote, and is subject to Big Easy Roofing sign off. Cost and timescale depend on size, pitch, access, weather, materials and whatever is found once work starts, so call Big Easy Roofing on (504) 800-8196 and we will come out and give you an estimate for your own roof.

The reason most Metairie homeowners book a roof inspection is not that they think the roof is broken. It is that a broker asked for one before a closing, an insurance carrier asked for one after a windstorm, or the homeowner saw granules in the gutter and wants a second opinion before spending. The inspection reads the roof as it is on the day, not as a sales opportunity.

Every inspection produces the same three artefacts: a written report, a set of dated photographs, and a defect list against a standard inspection checklist. If a repair is needed, the scope is written separately, so nothing about the inspection depends on the follow-up repair being ours. The homeowner keeps the report either way.

The report validity window is typical Louisiana carrier practice, not a guaranteed SLA from any specific insurer. Every carrier sets its own claim window, and any named storm between the inspection date and the claim triggers a re-inspection.

What we check on a Metairie roof inspection

The list below is what a Big Easy Roofing inspector reviews on every Metairie roof, and the "what we photograph" column names the artefact you receive in the written report. If a defect can be seen with the naked eye but not photographed cleanly from the roof, we drone the area for a second capture.

Checklist itemWhat we look forWhat we photograph
Shingle fieldLifted tabs, missing shingles, hail bruising, granule lossOverall field plus close ups of any defect
Ridge and hip capsWind uplift, cap loss, exposed nail heads, seal failureFull ridge line and any lifted cap in close up
ValleysDebris load, wear through the granule, sealing at the jointEvery valley run and any wear zone
Step and apron flashingCorrosion, seal failure at the wall, missing counter flashingEach wall step run and every apron detail
Chimney and skylight flashingRust, gaps at the base, cracked mastic, saddle presenceAll four sides of every penetration
Pipe bootsCracked rubber collar, UV degradation, seal at the shingleEach boot on the roof, close up
Drip edge and eave linePresence, correct overlap, corrosion, gutter apronFull eave line from the ladder
Gutters and downspoutsSag, seam leak, granule accumulation, blocked outletsEach gutter run and every downspout outlet
Fascia and soffitPaint failure, wood rot, vent presence, insect damageAny damaged run and the intake vents
Attic ventilationRidge, soffit and powered vent balance, insulation blockageRidge vent from outside, soffit vent from inside
Attic deck viewDaylight, water staining, mould, sagging deckingRafter bays where access allows

Do you need a permit for a Metairie roof inspection

No. A roof inspection is not construction, so Jefferson Parish does not require a permit for the visit itself. The parish re-roofing rule ($50 flat via MGO Connect, when 50 percent or more of the covering is replaced on a one or two family home) applies only if the inspection is followed by a re-roof.

Inspection itself

No permit

A residential or commercial roof inspection is a diagnostic visit, not construction, so Jefferson Parish issues no permit and charges no fee for the inspection alone.

State licence rule

Not required

La. R.S. 37:2156.4 sets the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors licence threshold at $7,500 or more of construction work. Inspection is not construction, so the statute does not apply. Big Easy Roofing is properly licensed either way.

If a re-roof follows

$50 flat

If the inspection is followed by a re-roof that replaces 50 percent or more of the covering on a one or two family home, Jefferson Parish charges a flat $50 permit fee via MGO Connect.

Fortify grant context

Replacement only

The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program grant of up to $10,000 covers a full FORTIFIED standard replacement, not an inspection. A homeowner planning a claim should know the grant exists before deciding.

Why the parish and the state both leave inspection alone

Both Jefferson Parish's re-roofing permit rule and Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2156.4 are scoped to construction work: tearing off, re-covering, or building. An inspection is diagnostic. It produces a written record of what is on the roof, and it does not modify the roof in any way.

That is why an inspection can be booked in Metairie without paperwork or a licence lookup. If the inspection is followed by a repair or a re-roof, those rules apply to the follow-up work rather than to the inspection itself.

When an inspection prepares a Fortify claim

The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program is a replacement grant, not a repair grant, and it must be awarded before work starts. A pre-application inspection catches the pre-existing conditions the grant paperwork asks about, and it flags whether the roof deck is ready for the FORTIFIED standard.

Big Easy Roofing walks through that programme on the inspection at your Metairie address if replacement is on the table. The application itself is filed by the homeowner through the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

What Metairie roof inspections most often find

Three defect patterns dominate Metairie roof inspection reports. Wind uplift on the ridge line, driven by sustained north winds off Lake Pontchartrain. Pipe boot and flashing failure, driven by Gulf sun UV. Granule loss on shingle mats, driven by age plus persistent humidity across a long warm season.

Wind uplift on the ridge line

Sustained north winds off Lake Pontchartrain lift the ridge cap and the first course at a rake edge before a homeowner ever sees a visible failure, and homes across Old Metairie and Bucktown carry that exposure first. The tell from the ground is a subtle dark line where a tab is no longer sealed to the course beneath it.

An inspection catches this early. Left unphotographed and untreated it becomes water damage under the felt, and the same defect turns into a storm damage claim next NOAA Atlantic hurricane season, which runs 1 June through 30 November.

Pipe boot and flashing failure

Rubber pipe boots and metal flashings dry out in the Metairie sun sooner than the shingles they sit next to. Boot collars crack, apron flashings corrode, and step flashings lose their seal at the wall long before the covering itself gives out.

Boots and flashings are the highest volume defect in a Metairie inspection report. Catching one at the inspection stage means a scoped repair, not a ceiling stain.

Granule loss on shingle mats

Metairie's long warm season and persistent humidity age the shingle mat faster than the manufacturer curve assumes on a GAF Timberline, Owens Corning Duration or CertainTeed Landmark roof. The tell in an inspection is granule accumulation at the downspout outlet and a bald patch on a south-facing slope where the sun sits longest.

An inspection scores the remaining service life against the age of the roof. If the mat is close to end of life, a planned replacement beats a series of small repairs on economics alone.

Big Easy Roofing Process

Four steps from the first call to a written report, with the visit finished on site in 45 to 90 minutes and the report emailed shortly after. The photographs stay with the homeowner whether any follow-up work goes ahead or not.

Roofing inspector in a high visibility vest documenting the flashing and roof edge of a Metairie home
01

Book the inspection

Call or fill out the contact form and we schedule a same week visit at the Metairie address. No obligation, and no requirement for you to be at the house on the day.

02

On-site inspection, 45 to 90 minutes

The inspector walks the exterior, climbs where the pitch and surface are safe, and drones the sections that are not. Every checklist item is photographed and the attic is viewed where access allows.

03

Written report by email

You receive a written report by email after the visit, with dated photographs of every checklist item and a defect list against a standard inspection checklist.

04

Optional follow-up scope

If a defect is found, a repair scope is written separately, priced against the defects in the report. You are free to take that scope to another contractor. The inspection itself is done and the report is yours.

Everything else we do in Metairie

The rest of the Big Easy Roofing services available in Metairie, each with its own page, crew and written scope. Where the inspection finds a defect that needs a fix, a Metairie roof repair scope is priced separately from the inspection itself.

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Metairie Roof Inspections FAQs

The questions Metairie homeowners actually ask us about roof inspections, answered before you have to pick up the phone.

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Ask us anything about your Metairie roof. We usually answer the same day, no obligation.

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How do I book a Metairie roof inspection

Call (504) 800-8196 or fill out the contact form and Big Easy Roofing schedules a same week visit at the Metairie address. If the attic is part of the scope, someone needs to be at the house to unlock the hatch; otherwise the roof is accessed from outside and the written report is emailed after the visit whether you are on site or not.

Do you climb the roof or use a drone

We do both, and the decision is made at the address. A safe walkable pitch on dry asphalt or standing seam gets walked so we can feel the deck and inspect the seal on every course. A steep pitch, wet surface, moss, tile or slate gets drone-photographed instead. Some Metairie jobs need both.

How long does a Metairie roof inspection take

A typical residential inspection takes 45 to 90 minutes at the address, depending on roof size, pitch, complexity of the flashing runs and whether the attic is accessible from inside the house. A small ranch is closer to 45 minutes. A two-storey with multiple valleys and a chimney is closer to 90.

Will you find things wrong just to sell me repairs

No. The inspector names defects that are documented in a dated photograph, against a standard inspection checklist. If a defect cannot be photographed cleanly, the report notes the item is inconclusive rather than calling it a fault. If the inspection finds nothing, the report says exactly that.

Do I receive a written report or just a verbal opinion

You receive a written report by email after the visit, with a photograph of every item on the checklist, a defect list with severity and any recommended action. If a repair is needed, the scope is priced separately and you are free to take it to another contractor. The report is yours.

How long is the roof inspection report valid for an insurance claim

Typically six to twelve months for a Louisiana homeowners carrier and for a manufacturer warranty registration. Every named storm after the inspection date resets the clock, because a wind or hail event means the roof condition has changed. Your carrier may set a shorter window for a specific claim; the report notes the inspection date clearly.

Do you inspect commercial roofs in Metairie as well as homes

Yes. Big Easy Roofing inspects TPO, modified bitumen and single ply flat and low slope commercial roofs across Metairie, including small strip retail, medical office and light industrial. Commercial inspections follow a standard property condition assessment format when the client asks for it. See the Commercial services tab above.

Do I need to be home for the roof inspection

No, as long as we can access the roof from the outside. If the attic is part of the scope, we do need someone at the address to unlock the attic hatch. Many Metairie pre-sale inspections happen with the seller's agent letting us in. The written report is emailed regardless of who is on site.

Do you inspect for a pre-purchase or pre-sale

Yes. A pre-purchase or pre-sale roof inspection follows the same checklist as any other inspection, but the written report is formatted so it can be attached to the closing file or given to a buyer's agent. If the roof is under manufacturer warranty, the report notes the warranty status so the buyer can see it before signing. Available across the full Metairie service area.

Do you provide inspections after a named storm

Yes. Big Easy Roofing prioritises Metairie inspections after a named storm or a hail event because timing matters for an insurance claim. The written report includes dated photographs of every wind or hail signature we find, which is exactly what a Louisiana carrier wants when the claim is filed.

Book your Metairie roof inspection this week

A 45 to 90 minute visit at the address, dated photographs you keep, and a written report delivered by email whether a fix is needed or not.

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