Roof Inspection Cost Calculator

Visual, Drone, Infrared & Insurance Inspection Price Ranges

A standard visual residential roof inspection typically runs $120 to $300 in most US markets, drone inspections $150 to $400, insurance and storm damage reports $200 to $500, real estate certifications $200 to $450, and infrared moisture scans $400 to $800. The Roof Inspection Cost Calculator starts from those bands and adjusts them for your building height, roof pitch and access difficulty, total roof size, and regional cost level, with an optional attic and interior check added on top. Many roofing contractors inspect free when you are considering replacement, because the visit doubles as a sales call; independent inspectors charge a fee but have no work to sell, which is why lenders and insurers prefer their reports. Whichever you use, confirm that a written report with dated photographs is included — that document is what actually supports an insurance claim or a sale.