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 Midvale
| Local figure | Typical for Midvale |
|---|---|
| Typical roof size | 13 – 20 squares (Midvale average) |
| Typical full replacement, architectural shingle | $6,800 – $13,500 |
| Housing stock | small older homes and bungalows near Main Street, 1960s–80s ranches through the middle, and newer townhome and condo development at Bingham Junction |
| ZIP codes served | 84047 |
Some of the least expensive full replacements in the valley thanks to small footprints. Townhome and condo work runs through an HOA and is usually priced per building.
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 Midvale: What's Different Here
Midvale has a lot of smaller-footprint homes, which is genuinely good news on price — a straightforward Midvale ranch is one of the least expensive full roof replacements in the valley. Townhome and condo work here usually runs through an HOA, and we are used to that paperwork.
Older Midvale homes frequently have undersized or original gutters that cannot keep up with a fast spring melt, and that backup is what pushes water behind the fascia.
Housing here is small older homes and bungalows near Main Street, 1960s–80s ranches through the middle, and newer townhome and condo development at Bingham Junction. We work throughout Historic Midvale, the Bingham Junction area, the Fort Union corridor, the State Street corridor, and the rest of Midvale — including everything near Bingham Junction.
ZIP codes we serve in Midvale: 84047.
Neighborhoods We Cover in Midvale
We work throughout Midvale — Historic Midvale, the Bingham Junction area, the Fort Union corridor, the State Street corridor — and everything around Bingham Junction, Historic Main Street, the Jordan River Parkway. Midvale has roughly 36,000 residents and sits in Salt Lake County.
Older Midvale homes frequently have undersized or original gutters that cannot keep up with a fast spring melt, and that backup is what pushes water behind the fascia.
Roof Inspection FAQs — Midvale
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 Midvale?
Yes. Affordable All-Pro Roofing covers the entire Salt Lake Valley, including Midvale. 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 Midvale
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.