FranklyRoof Inspection Review
A second opinion on your roof inspection — from someone with no roof to sell.
Most "free roof inspections" are performed by the company hoping to sell you the roof. Frankly reviews the inspection report and photos you already have and tells you what the findings actually support — repair, replacement, or nothing yet.
Who this is for
- Homeowners handed a free inspection that concluded with a replacement quote
- Owners with a home-inspection roof finding they don't know how to weigh
- Buyers deciding whether a flagged roof is a dealbreaker or a credit
- Anyone told their roof "failed" without being shown why
Problems it solves
- Inspection photos that show damage without showing where it is or how widespread
- "Storm damage" findings that appear only after a door-knock visit
- Normal wear presented as urgent failure to justify a full tear-off
- No distinction drawn between a failing roof and a failing detail like flashing
What you get
- An independent read on whether the findings support the recommendation
- Plain-English translation of inspection jargon and photo evidence
- A clear repair-versus-replace view based on what was actually documented
- Gaps identified — areas or details the inspection never covered
- Written questions to send back to the inspector or contractor
- Confidence to act, or to wait, without guessing
How it works
A clear, written process.
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Send the report and photos
Share the inspection report, the photos that came with it, and any quote it led to. Home-inspection excerpts and drone imagery work too.
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We review it independently
We assess whether the documented conditions support the stated conclusion, and how the findings read against Southern California roof systems and weather exposure.
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You get a written summary
Typically within 48 hours: what the evidence genuinely shows, what it doesn't, and what to ask next.
Frequently asked
- Do you climb on my roof to inspect it?
- No — and we want to be straightforward about that. Frankly is a document and photo review service. We review the inspection reports, photos, and estimates you already have. If your situation needs someone physically on the roof, we will tell you that and help you frame what to ask for.
- What do I need to send for a roof inspection review?
- The inspection report and its photos are the core. Clear photos you took yourself, any resulting estimate, and your roof's approximate age all help. If all you have is photos, we can still work from those.
- How long does the review take?
- Most written reviews come back within 48 hours. Active leaks and escrow deadlines can often be prioritized.
- The inspection was free. Isn't that a good deal?
- A free inspection is a sales call in most cases — the inspector is paid only if you buy a roof. That does not make every free inspection wrong, but it does mean the conclusion deserves a neutral second read before you commit tens of thousands of dollars.
- Can you tell whether damage is really from a storm?
- We can tell you whether the documented evidence is consistent with storm damage or reads more like age and wear, and what additional documentation would settle it. We do not adjudicate insurance claims.
- Do you take referral fees from roofing companies?
- No. We accept no commissions, referral fees, or kickbacks. The homeowner is the only client.
Get an independent set of eyes on your project.
Send your estimate, scope, or estimate. We'll respond within 48 hours.