What does HAAG-Certified mean?

HAAG Education is the industry-standard methodology for residential and commercial roof inspection. The HAAG Certified Inspector, Residential credential is what insurance adjusters take seriously when assessing storm-damage claims. Our GM Kevin Butler holds this credential and audits every storm inspection DreamHome conducts.

What does a DreamHome inspection include?

A 12-point inspection: shingle condition, granule loss measurement, storm damage check, flashing inspection, pipe boot and vent condition, ridge and valley assessment, attic ventilation balance, decking condition from attic, gutter condition, skylight and chimney, soffit and fascia, age and life expectancy. Drone aerial photos plus close-up ground photos. Written report with findings and recommendations.

How long does the inspection take?

Standard residential roof inspections take 45 to 60 minutes. Storm-damage HAAG inspections that require insurance-grade documentation can run 90 to 120 minutes. The walkthrough at the end (where we show you findings) is typically 10 to 15 minutes. Total on-site time commitment: roughly an hour.

Do I get the photos and report?

Yes. The report and photos are yours to keep regardless of whether you hire DreamHome. You can use them for insurance conversations, real estate disclosure, or your own records.

What if my roof is fine?

We tell you honestly when no work is needed. When work is appropriate, the recommendation may be a targeted repair, Roof Maxx for an eligible roof, or replacement based on the documented condition.

Will you climb on a steep roof?

Yes, within OSHA safety limits. For very steep roofs (above 7/12 pitch), we rely more heavily on drone photography to safely document the surface. The drone gives us higher-resolution images than ground-level binoculars and is part of every modern HAAG inspection. We don't put inspectors at risk for marketing photos.

Free / HAAG Certified / Yours to Keep

Free roof inspection. Written photo report. Yours to keep.

Q: Is the roof inspection really free?

Yes. Free of charge, no obligation, no contingency contract. A HAAG-Certified Inspector visits your home, documents the roof with drone and ground photos, and leaves you with a written report. You're never locked into using DreamHome. The report is yours to keep regardless of whether you hire us.

A HAAG-Certified inspector documents your roof with drone and ground photos. 12-point checklist. Honest diagnosis. Repair, Roof Maxx, or replace. You get the written report regardless of whether you hire DreamHome.

HAAG-Certified inspector

Drone aerial + ground photos

12-point checklist

Storm damage check included

Written report yours to keep

Insurance-grade documentation

Licensed in Virginia & Maryland

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Tell us what you are seeing and which property needs attention.

Included: on-site assessment / drone + ground photos as appropriate / written findings / clear next-step options

“Transparency builds trust. Pressure destroys it.”, Lenny Scarola, Founder

Why HAAG matters

The credential insurance adjusters take seriously.

Even if you’re not filing a claim, HAAG methodology means the diagnosis is grounded in industry-standard inspection science. not a sales rep’s guess.

HAAG Certified Inspector. Residential

Kevin Butler

General Manager | 21 yrs at DreamHome

HAAG Education is the industry-standard methodology for residential roof inspection. Required curriculum, exam, and ongoing recertification. Kevin holds the credential and audits the standard every DreamHome inspector follows. Most contractors don’t hold HAAG. even most “storm restoration specialists” don’t.

The DreamHome 12-Point Inspection

The same protocol, every time.

Not a quick once-over from the driveway. Every inspection covers these twelve items with photo documentation of each.

Shingle condition

Curling, cracking, granule loss, lifting at corners. full surface assessment with drone + ground photos.

Granule loss measurement

Cup test of downspout output. Quantified, not estimated. Critical Roof Maxx eligibility signal.

Storm damage check

Hail bruising, wind lift, creased shingles, impact damage. HAAG-documented if present.

Flashing inspection

Chimney counter-flashing, wall step flashing, valley metal, drip edge. every transition photographed.

Pipe boot + vent condition

The #1 cause of mystery leaks. Each penetration photographed and assessed for boot + storm collar.

Ridge + valley assessment

Ridge cap condition, underlayment exposure, fastener pull-through. Valley metal + shingle reseat.

Attic ventilation balance

Intake vs. exhaust ratio measured. Half the failed roofs we see have the wrong ratio. preventable.

Decking condition (attic)

Stain patterns, soft spots, daylight visible at penetrations. Hidden until you look up.

Gutter condition

Sag, separation, downspout pitch, fascia rot behind. Often the cause of so-called “roof leaks.”

Skylight + chimney

Step flashing, kick-out flashing, mortar joint condition, counter-flashing tightness, skylight curb seal.

Soffit + fascia

Wood rot, paint failure, soffit ventilation. Often missed by roofer-only inspections that focus on shingles.

Age + life expectancy

Realistic remaining-life estimate based on shingle condition, manufacturer, and install year. Roof Maxx eligibility flagged.

Process

Five steps from first call to written report.

A clear, five-step path from request to written findings.

Schedule

Submit the form or call the office that serves your area.

Confirm

A team member confirms the property, project type, and appointment details.

Inspect

An inspector evaluates the property and documents relevant conditions with ground and drone photos as appropriate.

Walkthrough

The inspector explains the visible findings and the options that fit the roof condition.

Written report

You receive the photos, findings, and recommendations in writing. The report is yours to keep.

FAQ

Roof inspection questions.

Is the roof inspection really free?

Yes. There is no inspection fee and no obligation to hire DreamHome. The written findings are yours to keep.

What does the inspection include?

The inspector checks the roof system, visible penetrations, flashing, drainage, ventilation, and related conditions using ground, attic, and drone views as appropriate.

Do I receive the photos and written findings?

Yes. You receive the documented findings and recommendations for your records, whether or not you hire DreamHome.

What if the roof does not need work?

We say so. The recommendation may be no work, a targeted repair, Roof Maxx for an eligible roof, or replacement when the condition supports it.

What happens after I submit the form?

A DreamHome team member confirms your property, the reason for the inspection, and the next available appointment.

Service area

Two local offices serving Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.

Inspection requests are routed to the office that serves your property.

Springfield, Virginia

Northern Virginia and Washington, DC

Hanover, Maryland

Central Maryland and the Baltimore corridor

After your inspection

Three honest paths we can recommend.

Book your free roof inspection.

Photo-documented findings, a clear recommendation, and a report that is yours to keep.