FranklyRoofing Consulting
Independent roofing consulting for Southern California homeowners.
Hiring a roofer is one of the largest home decisions most owners ever make. Frankly is the consultant in your corner — answering scope, material, and pricing questions before you sign anything.
Every engagement is a flat fee quoted in writing before any work starts. Send your documents to receive the exact fee with no obligation.
Who this is for
- Homeowners weighing roof repair vs. full replacement
- Buyers and sellers who need a clear view of a roof before close
- Owners juggling two or three roofing bids and not sure which to trust
- Anyone who feels rushed or pressured by a roofing salesperson
Problems it solves
- Quotes that read more like sales pitches than scopes of work
- Wildly different prices for what looks like the same job
- Confusing material upgrades, "free" add-ons, and warranty fine print
- No one neutral to call when a contractor pushes back
What you get
- A written, plain-English read on your roofing situation
- A clear sense of what your roof actually needs — and what it doesn't
- Independent perspective from someone with no roof to sell
- Talking points you can take straight to the contractor
- Help comparing apples-to-apples across multiple bids
- Confidence to sign — or to walk away — without second-guessing
How it works
A clear, written process.
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Share what you have
Send any photos, estimates, scopes of work, or inspection reports. A quick description of what's going on is enough to start.
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We review independently
We assess your roof condition, the proposed scope, and the numbers against Southern California market norms — typically within 48 hours.
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You get a written summary
A clear write-up of what looks right, what looks off, and questions to ask. Use it however you like.
Frequently asked
- Do you sell or install roofs?
- No. Frankly does not sell, install, or subcontract any roofing work. The only client is the homeowner.
- Do you take commissions or kickbacks from contractors?
- No. We do not accept referral fees, commissions, or kickbacks of any kind from roofing contractors or suppliers.
- How fast can I get a consultation?
- Most written consultations are returned within 48 hours. Urgent leaks or active-claim situations can often be moved up.
- Where do you work?
- Throughout Southern California — Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Remote document review is available anywhere in the region.
Related services
Roof Repair Consulting
Second opinion on a specific roof problem before you commit to repairs.
Roof Replacement Consulting
Make sure a full replacement is actually warranted — and properly scoped.
Contractor Bid Review
Line-by-line read on any roofing bid sitting on your kitchen table.
Get an independent set of eyes on your project.
Send your estimate or scope. We'll quote a flat fee in writing before any work starts.