Roof Inspection in Slidell, LA
Slidell roof inspections that photograph the original work and later storm repairs and write up what each shows.
From the street, a patch put on after one storm and the shingles laid when the house was built can look like one roof. Up close, the difference often shows. Epic Roofing's roof inspection looks at Slidell roofs from the air and the attic, then documents what we found and where, including which parts appear to be later work.
Five Steps From Call to Report
Tell us what prompted it.
A storm, a sale, a stain, or simple curiosity. The reason sets the scope: owner and post-storm inspections are free, while inspections for a purchase or a listing are billed.
Share what you know.
Dates of past repairs, an old invoice, or a seller's disclosure all help us match what we see to when it happened.
Photograph, then look underneath:
Each slope is shot by drone; the deck and framing are checked from the attic; and the infrared camera comes out wherever trapped moisture is likely.
Sort and write:
We note where later repairs stand out from the older roof and put the findings in a CompanyCam report, typically 10 to 15 pages, that belongs to you.
Walk through it:
We explain the report by phone or at the house. Pricing is separate and only available upon request; the estimate will be provided in writing within 2–5 business days, and nothing is owed at the consultation.
Slidell Housing and the Codes a Roof Is Measured Against
More Slidell homes date from the 1970s than from any other decade. In census estimates, the median Slidell house dates from 1979; about a third of the housing was built in the 1970s, and a little over half predates 1980. On houses of that era, a roof may carry decades of history: a replacement or two, sections patched after storms, flashing redone by different hands. A seller may not be able to say which work came when.
For homes inside the city limits, the City of Slidell's Building Safety office handles permits through an online applications portal. When our report flags code upgrades, it compares the roof to the editions the city enforces at the time the work is permitted.
What the Report Sorts Out on a Slidell Roof
Mismatched shingles:
A change in color, profile, or product line across a slope usually marks a later repair, and we photograph the boundary.
Newer flashing and sealant:
Fresh metal or heavy sealant at a wall, chimney, or vent can point to an earlier leak, so we check whether the fix has held.
Sections replaced on their own:
Where one slope or a porch roof was redone separately, we look at how the new work ties into the old.
Patches seen from below:
From the attic, newer sheathing beside older boards or panels can show where decking was replaced, and old stains show where water once came in.
What is left on the roof:
Remaining service life is estimated for the roof as a whole, and the report notes where repaired areas differ in condition.
Questions About Older Slidell Roofs
Can you tell when each repair on our Slidell roof was made?
Not to the month, and sometimes not at all. The photos can often show where shingles, flashing or decking differ from the rest, which usually marks later work, and the report gives the condition of each area. If you have repair dates, we tie them to the photos.
Our neighborhood was hit by the April 2024 tornado. What should the inspection check?
More than the shingles. After the April 10, 2024 tornado, a few Slidell houses were found with damage where the roof meets the walls. From the attic, we look at that joint, and if the framing appears to have moved, the report recommends a structural engineer. Once the engineer clears the framing, the roof itself is fixed as storm damage roof repair in Slidell.
If the report recommends a new roof for our Olde Towne house, is there an extra step?
Yes, though the inspection itself is no different. A reroof that follows generally counts as an exterior change the city reviews before work begins in the Olde Towne Preservation District, and the report notes that, so it is part of your planning.
Only one section of our Slidell roof is newer. Can you inspect just that part?
We look at the whole roof each time, since a newer section depends on the older shingles and flashing it ties into. The report then notes how that section compares with the rest, which helps when you are weighing one more repair against planning a full reroof.
Our closing is two months away. Will the report still hold up by then?
It describes the roof on the day of the visit. If a storm crosses Slidell before closing, ask for a free post-storm check so the file shows any new damage before the house changes hands.
What It Costs, From Inspection to Repair
If you pay for a pre-purchase or pre-listing inspection and then hire Epic to do the work it found, that fee comes off the final invoice. That type of inspection is priced based on the roof's size and complexity. Inspections for homeowners checking their own roof, and inspections after a storm, are free.
A roof repair in Slidell that comes out of a report usually falls in one of two bands: $400 to $1,800 for one problem, or $2,000 to $5,000 for work spread across several parts of the roof. A roof replacement in Slidell on a house of 2,000 to 2,500 square feet costs between $13,000 and $23,000 and comes with a 5-year transferable workmanship warranty.
Set Up a Slidell Roof Inspection
Reach us at 225-396-8122, and if anyone has repaired the roof before, have those dates handy. Those dates let the report separate later patches from the original roof, a useful baseline for any future Slidell roofing decision.
137 Girod Street, Suite 3, Mandeville, LA 70448