What a Real Roof Inspection Covers
If an inspection report does not touch most of this, it was a sales visit with a ladder.
- Shingle condition by slope — granule loss, curling, cupping, exposed mat, and blistering, noted per plane rather than as a single overall grade
- All flashing: walls, chimneys, skylights, and every penetration, with attention to whether it is original or was reused at a previous reroof
- Valleys — debris, wear-through, and whether they were cut or woven
- Pipe boots and vent collars, which crack before almost anything else
- Ridge and hip cap condition and fastening
- Fasteners — nail pops, back-out, and evidence of underdriven or overdriven nails
- Eaves, drip edge, fascia, and gutters, including evidence of past ice damming
- Attic, where accessible: daylight, active or historic moisture staining, insulation condition, and whether intake and exhaust ventilation are actually balanced
- Decking feel underfoot — soft spots and deflection between rafters
- Any prior repair work and whether it was done correctly
What Roofs Actually Cost in Holladay
| Local figure | Typical for Holladay |
|---|---|
| Typical roof size | 18 – 32 squares (Holladay average) |
| Typical full replacement, architectural shingle | $10,000 – $26,000 |
| Housing stock | established mid-century and custom homes on mature, heavily treed lots, with a growing amount of high-end rebuild and remodel work |
| ZIP codes served | 84117, 84121, 84124 |
Mature trees mean staging constraints, extra cleanup, and often fascia or gutter work alongside the roof. Larger custom homes near Olympus Cove sit at the top of the range.
That range assumes a complete tear-off, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, new flashing, and ridge ventilation. A quote materially below it is usually missing one of those, not finding a cheaper shingle.
When to Get an Inspection
- Any time you see an interior stain, however small.
- Every three to five years once the roof is past 15 years old.
- When your insurer asks for a roof condition report at renewal, which is becoming more common.
- After any wind event over about 50 mph, or any hail. Damage is often invisible from the ground and insurance claim windows are limited.
- Before buying a home, especially one with a roof over 15 years old. The general home inspection typically does not include walking the roof.
- Before selling, so a buyer’s inspector does not surface something that turns into a price negotiation you did not control.
What You Get From Us
- Dated photographs of everything we flagged, taken on your roof, not stock images
- A written condition report by slope, not a single overall grade
- A realistic remaining-life estimate in years
- A prioritized list — what is urgent, what to watch, and what can wait several years
- Repair pricing where a repair is warranted, and a replacement estimate only where one is genuinely justified
- No obligation, no same-day pricing pressure, no "this price is only good today"
Roofing in Holladay: What's Different Here
Holladay is a heavy-tree city. Overhanging limbs abrade shingle granules, drop debris into valleys, and keep north-facing slopes damp enough to grow moss and algae. Roof life here is often shortened by shade and debris rather than by sun.
Mature canopy keeps north slopes from drying out between storms, so streaking, moss, and premature granule loss show up here years before they would on an open lot.
Housing here is established mid-century and custom homes on mature, heavily treed lots, with a growing amount of high-end rebuild and remodel work. We work throughout Olympus Cove, the Holladay Village area, the Cottonwood Lane area, the 2300 East corridor, and the rest of Holladay — including everything near Holladay Village.
ZIP codes we serve in Holladay: 84117, 84121, 84124.
Neighborhoods We Cover in Holladay
We work throughout Holladay — Olympus Cove, the Holladay Village area, the Cottonwood Lane area, the 2300 East corridor — and everything around Holladay Village, Olympus Cove, the Cottonwood Mall site. Holladay has roughly 31,000 residents and sits in Salt Lake County.
Mature canopy keeps north slopes from drying out between storms, so streaking, moss, and premature granule loss show up here years before they would on an open lot.
Roof Inspection FAQs — Holladay
Do I need to be home?
It helps but is not required for the exterior. We do need access if we are checking the attic, which we recommend — a lot of what matters is only visible from underneath.
Should I get an independent inspector instead?
If a contractor has told you that you need a five-figure replacement and you are unsure, yes — $175 to $400 for an opinion from someone who cannot sell you a roof is money well spent. We will not argue with that choice.
Do you actually serve Holladay?
Yes. Affordable All-Pro Roofing covers the entire Salt Lake Valley, including Holladay. We are based in West Jordan and most of our work is within a twenty-minute drive of the office.
Are you licensed and insured in Utah?
Yes. Utah DOPL license #13872603-5509, and we carry both general liability and workers' compensation. Look the license number up yourself, and ask us to have our agent send the certificate of insurance to you directly — that is what you should require of any contractor bidding your roof.
How soon can you come out?
Usually within a few days for an estimate, and same-day for an active leak where we can safely get on the roof. Call 385-534-3402 and we will tell you honestly what the schedule looks like rather than promising a slot we do not have.
Is the estimate really free?
Yes, and it is written and itemized. There is no charge, no obligation, and no expiring discount. If your roof does not need work, we will tell you that and leave.
Free roof inspection inspection in Holladay
Photo documented, written, and yours to keep. If your roof does not need work, we will tell you that — and we will put the remaining life in writing.