Roof Inspection in Mandeville, the Northshore & Baton Rouge
Drone aerial · Infrared moisture scan · Attic check · Written photo report — free for retail and post-storm, paid for real-estate transactions. Serving the greater South Louisiana area from our Mandeville HQ.
A roof inspection is the cheapest piece of due diligence a South Louisiana homeowner can run on the most expensive system on their house. Done right, it catches the leak you have not noticed, flags the storm-damage scope before you call your carrier, documents the condition for a real-estate transaction, and gives you a 10–15 page written report you can use for negotiations, claims, or your own records. Done wrong — or skipped — it leaves you guessing about whether the call to your roofer is overdue.
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Epic Roofing's inspection stack: drone aerial imagery on every roof slope, infrared moisture scan where applicable, attic check, and a written CompanyCam photo report you keep regardless of whether you hire us for any follow-up work. Free for retail homeowners and free post-storm; paid for real-estate transaction reports (which require deeper documentation and a faster turnaround). Call (225) 819-3742.
The Four Inspection Scopes We Run
Different reasons for an inspection require different scopes and different turnaround times. Here is how Epic Roofing handles each — and what the fee structure looks like.
Free retail inspection
For any homeowner inside our service area who wants to know the condition of their roof — no purchase, sale, or insurance event required. Drone aerial, infrared where applicable, attic check, written photo report inside CompanyCam. Free. Scheduled within 24 hours of your call. No obligation to hire Epic Roofing for any follow-up work.
Free post-storm inspection
After a named storm, severe thunderstorm, or hail event, Epic Roofing inspects free. Same drone + infrared + attic + written report — plus damage scope summary you can hand to your insurance carrier if you decide to file a claim. We are not public adjusters; we document the loss in writing, and the carrier makes the coverage decision. Our insurance claim roofing page covers the deeper claim process flow.
Paid real estate transaction inspection
Pre-purchase inspections during a buyer's option period and pre-listing inspections for sellers carry a fee — typically $150–$300 depending on roof size, complexity, and turnaround urgency. The fee covers the deeper documentation a real-estate transaction requires: roof condition rating, estimated remaining service life, code-upgrade flags, ordinance coverage flags, and a faster turnaround (same-day or next-day for time-sensitive option periods).
Annual maintenance inspection
After every South Louisiana hurricane season (the official season closes on November 30), we recommend an annual inspection of roofs more than five years old. Catches the small failures — boot cracks, flashing seal degradation, lifted shingles — before they become active leaks. Free for retail homeowners; we recommend pairing the inspection with the broader maintenance cadence.
What's in the Inspection Report
Every Epic Roofing inspection produces a written report inside CompanyCam — the deliverable is what makes an inspection useful. Here is what is in it.
Drone aerial imagery
Every roof slope is photographed from multiple angles. The drone catches what is invisible from the ground or even from a ladder — debris accumulation, granule loss patterns, ridge separation, flashing displacement, slope-specific hail strikes. Aerial photos are date-stamped and roof-orientation-tagged so each image maps to a specific slope.
Infrared moisture scan
Where applicable (typically at dawn or dusk, when the temperature differential is strongest), an infrared scan identifies trapped moisture beneath the shingles or in the decking that is not visible to the naked eye. The scan catches active leak paths before they become interior damage.
Attic inspection
From the underside — looking for daylight penetration, water staining on rafters, ventilation issues, insulation displacement, and any structural movement. The attic is where many problems show up first.
Written photo report (10–15 pages typical)
Compiled inside CompanyCam — date-stamped, orientation-tagged, with annotated findings. Includes: roof condition summary, scope of any deficiencies found, recommended repairs or replacement timeline, life-expectancy estimate based on shingle type and visible condition, code-upgrade flags relevant to your parish, and (on real-estate transaction reports) ordinance coverage flags your insurance carrier may need. Yours to keep — whether you hire Epic Roofing, hire a different contractor, file an insurance claim, or simply file the report for future reference.
Pre-Purchase and Pre-Listing Inspections
Real-estate transactions are the inspection use case where the documentation deliverable matters most. A general home inspector covers the roof at a high level — what is visible from the ground or a quick ladder check — but rarely produces the slope-by-slope detail a buyer needs to negotiate, or a seller needs to disarm a future objection.
For buyers (during the option period)
Same-day or next-day inspection during the option-period window. The written report identifies any deficiencies that should be flagged in the buyer's inspection objection, plus the estimated remaining service life of the roof (which informs the negotiation — a roof with 3 remaining years vs. 12 remaining years is a different price discussion). If the inspection finds storm-related damage that the seller never disclosed, the report documents the scope for the conversation.
For sellers (before listing)
Pre-listing inspection lets you fix or disclose roof issues before the offer arrives — instead of getting blindsided by a buyer's inspection objection during a time-sensitive negotiation. Common pattern: small repairs (a few hundred dollars) catch issues that would have triggered a multi-thousand-dollar buyer demand. The report is yours to share with prospective buyers as part of the disclosure package.
Turnaround
Real-estate transaction inspections book ahead of retail and post-storm work because the option-period window is non-negotiable. Same-day inspection when scheduled before noon; next-day for afternoon requests. Report typically delivered within 24 hours of the inspection.
What an Inspection Can (and Can't) Tell You
An inspection is a snapshot of the current condition. It is the most useful piece of due diligence available short of opening up the roof — but the limits matter.
What the inspection can tell you
- Current visible condition of every roof slope, ridge, valley, flashing detail, and penetration.
- Whether trapped moisture is currently present (within the infrared scan's sensitivity).
- Estimated remaining service life based on shingle type, granule loss, and observed wear.
- Storm damage scope documented to a level your insurance carrier can review.
- Code-upgrade flags relevant to your parish (Louisiana code-cycle changes affect what gets pulled with a permit).
What an inspection cannot tell you
- Future leaks — an inspection captures today's condition, not tomorrow's storm damage.
- Decking condition under intact shingles — the only way to verify hidden decking is to tear off the shingles, which only happens during a replacement.
- Whether your insurance carrier will cover storm damage — that decision is made by the carrier's adjuster, not the inspector.
- Structural issues outside the roof system — a sagging deck may indicate framing failure that needs a Louisiana-licensed structural engineer, not a roofer.
Because the inspection is a snapshot, we recommend an annual cadence — especially after hurricane season closes on November 30.
Pricing and the fee credit
Free retail and post-storm inspections cost nothing — no scheduling fee, no callout charge, no pressure to hire Epic Roofing afterward. Real-estate transaction inspections typically run $150–$300 depending on roof size, complexity, and turnaround urgency; the full fee schedule is on every estimate. If the inspection identifies work that you decide to hire Epic Roofing to perform, the inspection fee is credited against the final invoice — you do not pay twice for the same work scope. The credit applies whether the work is a single repair, a full replacement, or a FORTIFIED upgrade. The credit does not apply if you hire a different contractor for the work, which is fine — the report is yours either way.
From Booking to Report
You call (225) 819-3742 or book online
Real person on a Mandeville line. We confirm address, inspection scope (retail/post-storm/real estate/annual), and turnaround window.
Inspection scheduled within 24 hours
Faster for real-estate option-period work — same-day or next-day. After named storms, within 48 hours of landfall across the affected service area.
On-site: drone + infrared + attic check
Same Louisiana-licensed Epic Roofing crew that performs any follow-up work. Typically, 30–60 minutes on-site, depending on roof size and complexity.
Written report delivered inside CompanyCam
Typically, 24 hours after the inspection — faster for real-estate transactions on time-sensitive option periods.
Follow-up walkthrough (optional)
If you want us to walk you through the report findings, we will — by phone or on-site, whichever you prefer. No pressure to hire for follow-up work.
"The pre-purchase inspection saved us $9,000 at the negotiation." Our general home inspector flagged the roof as "appears serviceable" with no detail. We hired Epic for a real-estate inspection during the option period — the drone caught hail bruising on the back-slope shingles invisible from the ground, plus three lifted ridge cap sections. Epic's written report turned into a $9,000 seller concession at the negotiation. The Epic fee was $250. — Verified Google review
Roof Inspection FAQs
Is a roof inspection really free?
Free for retail homeowners inside our service area and free post-storm — no scheduling fee, no callout charge, no obligation. Real-estate transaction inspections carry a fee that covers the deeper documentation and faster turnaround the transaction requires.
How long does an inspection take?
30–60 minutes on-site for most South Louisiana homes — longer for complex roofs with multiple slopes or commercial properties. The written report typically arrives within 24 hours of the inspection; real-estate transaction reports may arrive faster during time-sensitive option periods.
What's the difference between Epic's inspection and the one my home inspector does?
A general home inspector covers the roof at a high level — typically what is visible from the ground or a quick ladder check — and rarely produces slope-by-slope detail. Epic's inspection is roof-specific: drone aerial inspection of every slope, infrared moisture scan, attic check, and a 10–15-page written report with annotated photos. For real-estate transactions, the deeper documentation is what supports negotiation or disclosure conversations.
Do I need to be home during the inspection?
Not for the exterior drone scan, but yes, for the attic check if attic access is inside the house. We can also coordinate with a property manager, real-estate agent, or seller's agent if you are not local.
After a named storm, should I call Epic Roofing before I call my insurance carrier?
Usually yes. A documented inspection before you file gives the carrier's adjuster a baseline to compare against and lets you make an informed decision about whether a claim is worth filing. We are not public adjusters, and we will not file the claim for you — but the documentation we provide makes the claim conversation more productive. Our insurance claim roofing page covers the full process.
If I hire you for repairs after the inspection, do I get the inspection fee credited?
Yes for paid real-estate transaction inspections — the fee credits against any follow-up work Epic Roofing performs (repair, replacement, or FORTIFIED upgrade). Free retail and post-storm inspections have no fee to credit.
Schedule Your Inspection
Free retail, free post-storm, paid real-estate transaction with same-day or next-day turnaround. Written report inside CompanyCam is yours to keep, regardless of whether you hire Epic Roofing for follow-up work. Call (225) 819-3742 or request online.
137 Girod Street, Suite 3, Mandeville, LA 70448