Detailed Documentation for Permit and Claim Review
A Forensic report is written for the permit office and the insurance carrier reviewing the claim: methodology, the storm date of record, cited codes and manufacturer specifications, repairability and material analysis.
Key Statistics
Key Benefits
Forensic roof inspection reports for permit and claim review: methodology, the storm date of record, cited building codes and manufacturer specifications, signed by the inspector of record.
Methodology, Stated Up Front
The report opens with the scope of the inspection and how it was carried out, so a permit reviewer or claim reviewer can see what was examined before reading what was found.
Storm Date of Record
Site conditions are documented against the storm date recorded for the inspection. The report records that date; it does not pull in outside weather data.
Cited Codes and Manufacturer Specifications
Applicable building codes, including the adopted code edition, and manufacturer specifications are cited next to the findings they relate to.
Repairability and Material Analysis
Dedicated sections cover whether the documented damage is repairable and what the roofing material is, with the findings behind each.
Signed by the Inspector of Record
The narrative is drafted from the inspection data and photos; the inspector reviews it and signs the inspector's statement. Signed by the inspector of record. It is not an engineering opinion or legal advice.
No Extra Site Visit
Built from your existing inspection photos and checklist — no second trip to the roof to generate it.
How Forensic Roof Inspection Reports Works
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Inspect with the Checklist
Capture the inspection with the structured checklist and photos, exactly as you would for a Standard report.
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Record the Storm Date
Enter the storm date of record and the claim type for the inspection.
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Generate, Review and Sign
Generate the Forensic report, review each section, and sign the inspector's statement.
Real-World Use Cases
See how roofing professionals use this feature in their daily work.
Permit Application
Scenario
A contractor needs documentation of the existing roof to accompany a replacement permit application.
Outcome
The Forensic report sets out the inspection methodology, cites the applicable code edition, and covers licensing and permit compliance in its own section.
Claim File Documentation
Scenario
After a storm, the homeowner's insurance carrier is reviewing a roof claim and needs the inspection documented in detail.
Outcome
The carrier's reviewer receives the methodology, the storm date of record, findings with photos, cited codes and manufacturer specifications, and the inspector's signed statement in one document.
Why Choose Forensic Roof Inspection Reports?
| Aspect | With Roof Report Pro | Without |
|---|---|---|
| Reader | Written for the permit office and the claim reviewer | One general report for every reader |
| Code Citations | Applicable codes and adopted edition cited with findings | Codes looked up and cited by hand |
| Methodology | Scope and method stated in the first section | Method implied, not stated |
| Site Visits | Built from the existing inspection photos | Return trip to re-document |
Who Reads It
A Standard report is written for the homeowner. The Forensic report is written for two other readers: the permit office reviewing a replacement, and the insurance carrier reviewing the claim. That's why it leads with methodology and cites the codes and specifications behind each finding.
What It Documents
Scope and methodology; site conditions and the storm date of record; documented findings with photos; applicable codes and standards, including the adopted code edition; licensing and permit compliance; repairability; material analysis; the inspector's assessment and recommended replacement scope; and the inspector's signed statement.
What It Is Not
Signed by the inspector of record. It is not an engineering opinion or legal advice. The narrative is drafted from the inspection data and photos, and the inspector reviews it before signing the inspector's statement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Benefits Most
Forensic Roof Inspection Reports is designed for these professionals.
Built for Roofing Contractors
Train your team with a structured inspection checklist. Close deals with professional reports that show the homeowner exactly what was found.
Complete Documentation for the Claim File
Structured, quantified roof documentation — tagged damage, findings by roof section, and a Forensic report with cited codes for the carrier's reviewer.
Built for Storm Damage Inspectors
Process high-volume storm inspections efficiently. AI identifies hail impacts, wind damage, and debris damage fast.
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