Roof Inspection Cost Calculator

A standard visual inspection — the most common type — costs $150–$325. Drone inspections run $200–$400, post-storm/insurance inspections run $200–$475, and thermal/infrared inspections run $400–$750.

Yes — a pre-purchase roof inspection ($150–$325) can reveal age, hidden damage, or remaining lifespan that a general home inspection may not cover in detail, which can be significant leverage in negotiating price.

A drone inspection captures close-up aerial photos of every roof plane without anyone walking on a steep or fragile roof, which is safer and can catch damage a ground-level inspection would miss.

Many roofing companies offer a free basic inspection when storm damage is suspected, but a formal, documented post-storm inspection ($200–$475) for insurance purposes is usually a paid service.