# Roof Inspection Cost in Snohomish County, WA | Roofing Everett WA

> What a roof inspection costs in Everett and Snohomish County — free homeowner inspections vs. paid pre-listing and pre-purchase reports — and what each actually includes.

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A general homeowner roof inspection is free. A pre-listing or pre-purchase inspection requiring a written report on a compressed timeline typically costs $150-$400, in line with the broader Puget Sound market rate, and includes a full roof and attic-side deck walk plus a documented condition report.

If you're trying to budget for a roof inspection in Everett or Snohomish County, the honest answer depends on why you need one — a free homeowner visit and a paid pre-listing report are two different services.

## Free: general homeowner inspection

If you own the home and want to know your roof's condition — whether it's time for a repair, a replacement, or nothing at all — this is free. We walk the roof, check the deck from the attic side where access allows, and give you a written assessment of remaining service life and any repair needs found. There's no obligation to book any resulting work.

## Paid: pre-listing and pre-purchase inspections

If you're selling a home and need a written roof-condition report to hand to a buyer or their lender, or you're buying and want an independent roof assessment before closing, that's a standalone paid service — typically **$150-$400** depending on roof size and access, consistent with the broader Puget Sound market rate for this kind of report. What you get:

- A written, dated condition report (not just a verbal summary)
- Documented remaining service life estimate
- Photos of any problem areas
- A cost estimate for any repair or replacement work identified

## Why this matters more in Everett specifically

Century-old homes in Riverside, Bayside, and North Everett often have original roof decking that a standard visual inspection from the ground would never catch — skip-sheathing under old cedar shake, for instance, changes what any future re-roof requires. An attic-side inspection is the only reliable way to see this before it becomes a surprise mid-sale or mid-project. See our [guide to century-home roof-deck problems](/guide/century-home-roof-deck-problems-riverside/) for what we typically find.

## What affects the price

- **Roof size and number of stories** — more roof plane and harder access add time
- **Steep pitch** — drone inspection substitutes for walking the roof, at no added cost
- **Turnaround time** — a same-day report for a closing deadline may cost more than standard 1-2 business day turnaround

## What to budget

Zero for a general homeowner check. $150-$400 for a written pre-listing or pre-purchase report. Call to book either — we'll tell you honestly which one you actually need.

## FAQ

**Why is a general inspection free but a pre-listing one isn't?**

A general homeowner inspection is a sales-and-service visit — we're there because we might do the resulting work. A pre-listing or pre-purchase inspection is a standalone written report a third party (a buyer, a lender, an agent) needs on a deadline, independent of whether we ever do any repair work, which is why it's priced as its own service.

**Do you use drone inspections?**

Yes, for steep-pitch or fragile roofs where walking the surface risks damaging it or isn't safe — at no extra charge over a standard inspection.

**How long does an inspection take?**

A standard single-family home takes 30-45 minutes for the roof and attic walk. A written pre-listing report typically comes back within 1-2 business days.