Free Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection
Your Roof is Our Proof.
Detailed photo documentation of your entire roof, drone aerial coverage when warranted, and a written condition report you keep regardless of whether you hire us. Always free. No pressure. No obligation.
Proudly serving Mokena, Frankfort, New Lenox & the southwest and western Chicago suburbsA Complete Picture of Your Roof's Condition.
Most homeowners hire the first roofer who shows up after a storm. We do something different. The Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection is a documented, data-driven evaluation of your roof's condition. We walk the roof, photograph every slope, document any damage, and deliver a written report you can show to your insurance carrier, a real estate buyer, or simply keep for your records. It is free because the documentation has its own value to you, whether or not you hire us for any work.
What We Document on Every Inspection
Roof & Shingles
Granule loss, cracking and curling, missing or displaced shingles, hail and wind impact marks, and overall condition across the whole roof. We also check ventilation, which is the leading cause of premature shingle aging in Chicago winters.
Flashings, Valleys & Penetrations
Chimney step and counter flashing, dormer transitions, wall-to-roof intersections, pipe boots, valley flashing, and drip edge. These details are the leak source on most aging roofs.
Gutters, Downspouts & Gutter Guards
Gutter pitch and separation, overflow staining, downspout discharge, and gutter guard condition. Clogged or failing gutters are a direct path to fascia rot and foundation issues.
Siding, Fascia & Storm Collateral
Siding and fascia condition plus storm collateral that supports an insurance claim: dented AC condenser fins, window screens, garage doors, and other impact evidence around the home.
Six Things You Get From Our Inspection That Other Roofers Don't Offer.
A free roof inspection is common. A documented, photo-backed, insurance-ready Proof-of-Value Report is not. Here is what makes ours different.
Schedule Your Free Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection
No cost. No obligation. No pressure. Just honest answers about your roof.
A Look Inside Your Report.
A real Americanstruction Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection Report. Download it to see the level of detail, documentation, and care we put into every home we inspect.
Americanstruction Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection Report
1. Executive Summary
2. Property Overview
3. Photo Documentation
4. Condition Findings (Roof, Gutters, Siding, Fascia)
5. Recommendations
6. Insurance Documentation
The Americanstruction Way
The inspection is just the first step. Here is the full path from first call to final warranty.
Real Inspections. Real Homes. Real Documentation.
A look at what our crews actually capture on every Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection is genuinely free with no obligation. We do not charge for the inspection, the photo documentation, or the written report. If your roof is in good condition we tell you. If it needs attention we explain what, why, and when. You keep the report regardless of whether you hire us for any work.
Most residential inspections take 45 to 75 minutes on site for a typical single-family home. Complex roofs (multiple roof planes, steep pitches, custom estates, or post-storm documentation) can run 90 to 120 minutes. The written Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection Report is typically delivered within 2 to 3 business days.
Slope-by-slope photo coverage of every roof plane, condition of shingles or roofing material, flashing at chimneys, dormers, and wall transitions, ventilation inspection (intake and exhaust), valleys and pipe boots, gutter and downspout condition, and attic indicators where accessible. For storm-damage documentation we add chalk-marked impact mapping on every shingle hit and drone aerial coverage for context. Findings are delivered as a written report formatted for direct submission to your insurance carrier when applicable.
Common triggers: any major hail or wind event in your neighborhood (Chicago suburbs sit in an above-average hail corridor), visible signs like granule loss in gutters or shingle curling, before listing your home for sale, before a real estate purchase, or as part of annual property care once your roof passes the 12 to 15 year mark. After a covered storm event, file within 6 to 12 months so the claim option stays open.
Yes. The Proof-of-Value Roof Inspection Report is formatted for direct submission to your insurance carrier and includes the documentation adjusters look for: slope-by-slope photo evidence with chalk-marked impact points, drone aerial coverage where applicable, collateral damage notes (gutters, AC condenser, screens), NOAA storm event date verification, and a written scope. See our Storm Damage & Insurance Restoration page for the full claim process.
Yes, when the roof complexity, steepness, or storm-damage documentation context warrants it. Our pilots are FAA-licensed. Drone aerial coverage is especially useful for capturing roof geometries that are difficult to photograph from a ladder, documenting hail damage across all slopes consistently, and producing context shots for insurance carrier submission.
Yes. We inspect roofs regardless of who installed them. Many of our residential inspections are for homes the family has owned for years, post-storm inspections after hail or wind events, pre-sale certifications, or pre-purchase due diligence inspections for buyers wanting an independent third-party condition review before closing.