Roofer to come to pre-purchase home inspection?

Personally, i would be hesitant to invite someone who has busines to gain by sizing you up, knowing that you are buying this expensive building and can possibly negotiate it out of the price.  Not saying roofers are dishonest, but what is their incentive for saying it doesn’t need a new roof?  Fish in a barrel scenario to me.  BTW, this is an inspector’s “bread and butter” and is precisely why you are hiring him/her.  I think you may have the idea that this is rocket science, it is not.   OTOH, if you can actually get one to come, its not like it wouldn’t hurt because you’re going to rely on your inspector anyways to size up the roofer to find out if he’s full of shite!

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in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago

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stickerhappy | 13 years and 5 months ago

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I am ready for inspection on a property I am looking to purchase but have some concerns about roof condition and possible repair cost.  I trust my home inspector’s expertise, but would it be smart to have a roofer come along too since I have some particular concerns about the roof condition and possible repair cost which is something an inspector might not be able to answer. Would this be something I would pay the roofer for if it was a roofer that usually gave free estimates anyway?  Is this something that is done often?  Would a roofer even be willing to do this? If so, does anyone know of a roofer who might be open to doing this and also a quality roofer? Thanks!

stickerhappy | 13 years and 5 months ago

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OP here- to be clear, we have agreed on a price, but I have not signed a contract and the roof may be an item that could potentially change my offer if it is in bad shape.

daveinbedstuy | 13 years and 5 months ago

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I don’t see why not.  Try Nick at leakmasters.  A new roof for a brownstone would be $6,000 – 8,000 as long as a tearoff isn’t required.

devon | 13 years and 5 months ago

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give me a call im a roofer  for over 20 years i will come take a look at the roof for free give me a call at 347 341 0482