A roof inspection and report from a third party will give you a thorough look into the state of your roof, including information about any plumbing problems it might have and whether it meets American standards.


Every roof is carefully checked, and the reports include detailed pictures and written explanations of every problem. These records are very useful for getting quotes from tradespeople for future work, settling disputes, or mediating.

We are experts at finding leaks and doing forensic roof inspections. We use the newest and most advanced technology to find the cause and reasons for water entry and make repair suggestions that work. American Prime Builder has been looking into water ingress problems for over 19 years, so we have the skills and understanding to find and fix yours.

For insurance or warranty claims, our detailed reports can be used. For reports about VBA, VCAT, or legal procedures, please visit our page for specialist expert reports.

We check a lot of new roofs and roof repairs to give owners a full picture of the roofs’ state and any extra work that needs to be done to make sure they are finished and up to code before contractors get paid in full.

All roof work has to be done according to the latest American Standards and the manufacturer’s directions for installation. Common sources of water leaks are roofs that were not built according to building codes. Leaking and badly working roofs often cause damage to buildings. Not following the manufacturer’s installation directions could mean that the warranties on the roofing materials are no longer valid.

As part of their review of any roof or water damage cases, many insurance companies will check roofs for compliance and quality of work. Often, insurance plans say that the roof has to meet certain standards before the claim can be paid. It’s expensive and disappointing to have a claim turned down because the roof doesn’t meet the standards.

When American Prime Builder checks roofs, we are very careful about safety. When needed, we use safety straps and temporary roof anchors to make sure the checks are done in a way that is safe and follows the rules. When safe entry isn’t possible or there are height restrictions, we can safely check roofs using the newest technology, like telescopic cameras and drones.