Free Roof Inspection in Franklin County: what we actually do
Every Emmendorfer inspection starts with the same free walk Matt has done since 1990. A family member gets on the roof, not a salesman with a clipboard, and checks the shingles, the decking under them, the fascia along the edge, and the flashing around every chimney and vent. Around Union, Washington, and Pacific, spring and summer hail bruises shingles in ways you cannot see from the driveway, and that is exactly what the walk is built to catch before it turns into a leak.
2,400+ Missouri homes have gone through this inspection before a single shingle was quoted. The Emmendorfer family installs CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Malarkey, and GAF, so when Tom or Tim is on your roof they already know how each of those shingles fails under Franklin County hail and freeze-thaw. The inspection tells you which manufacturer system is on your roof now, how much life is left in it, and whether a storm has shortened that life enough to involve your insurance.
Freeze-thaw cycles through a Missouri winter are what quietly rot decking and fascia in St. Clair, Sullivan, and New Haven, long after the storm that started it. The inspection is where that hidden damage gets found. Emmendorfer pulls the photos up in front of you, points to the soft decking and the lifted flashing, and tells you straight whether you are looking at a repair, a replacement, or a roof that still has years in it. The walk is free either way.
We walk the whole roof, not just the slope you can see
A family member climbs the roof and walks every slope, including the back sections and low-pitch areas you cannot see from the street. Hail and wind damage rarely sits where it is convenient. Around Union and Washington, the worst bruising often hides on the slope facing the storm, so the walk covers all of it, not a quick look from a ladder.
We check decking, fascia, and flashing, not only shingles
Shingles are the surface. The inspection goes underneath to the decking that holds them, the fascia along the eaves, and the flashing around chimneys, vents, and valleys. Freeze-thaw and humidity rot wood from below, and failed flashing leaks long before a shingle does. Emmendorfer checks all four so the report covers the parts of the roof that actually fail in Franklin County.
We photograph everything and show you in person
Every finding is photographed on the roof, then shown to you in person on the ground. You see the cracked shingle, the soft decking, the lifted flashing on a screen, not a vague verbal summary. This is how the Emmendorfer family has worked since 1990. You make the decision looking at the same photos the crew is looking at, with nothing hidden.
We tell you straight when a repair beats a replacement
Not every roof we walk needs replacing. When a repair fixes the problem, Emmendorfer says so on the spot. Matt built the company on telling homeowners the truth, even when the truth is a smaller job. The inspection exists to find out what your roof actually needs in Franklin County, not to talk you into a full tear-off you do not need.
We flag storm damage that belongs on an insurance claim
When the walk turns up hail or wind damage, Tom Emmendorfer flags it and explains whether it rises to an insurance claim. Tom runs the claim and insurance side and walks the adjuster through the damage start to finish. After a Franklin County hailstorm, the inspection is the first step that documents the damage your claim will rest on.
How the free roof inspection process works
Step 1
You call and we schedule the walk
Call (314) 568-4163 and a family member sets a time to come out anywhere across Franklin County, from Union and Washington to Sullivan and New Haven. There is no charge and no obligation for the inspection. If a storm just hit your area, say so, because hail and wind damage gets documented best while it is fresh.
Step 2
We walk the roof in person
An Emmendorfer family member gets on the roof and walks every slope, checking shingles, decking, fascia, and flashing. This is the same walk Matt has insisted on since 1990. The crew that inspects the roof is the same in-house family crew that would do the work, never a subcontractor sent to scout the job.
Step 3
We photograph what we find
Cracked and bruised shingles, soft decking, rotted fascia, and lifted flashing all get photographed on the roof. The photos build the record. After spring hail around Union or Pacific, those same photos are what document the damage if the findings turn into an insurance claim later.
Step 4
We show you the findings on the ground
You see every photo in person and walk through what each one means. Emmendorfer names the manufacturer system on your roof, points to the real damage, and tells you straight whether it is a repair, a replacement, or a roof with years left. No vague verbal summary and no pressure to sign anything.
Step 5
You decide, with a written estimate if you want one
If you want to move forward, Emmendorfer writes an estimate that names the manufacturer, not a generic shingle, and reflects what the walk found. If Tom flagged storm damage, he can take the insurance claim from there. If you just wanted to know where your roof stands, the inspection was free and the decision is yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the roof inspection really free?
Yes. The Emmendorfer roof inspection is free and carries no obligation. A family member walks the roof, decking, fascia, and flashing, photographs the findings, and shows them to you in person. You owe nothing whether you hire the crew or not. This is the same free walk Matt has done across Franklin County since 1990.
What does the inspection actually check?
4 areas get checked on every walk: the shingles, the decking underneath them, the fascia along the eaves, and the flashing around chimneys, vents, and valleys. Around Union and Washington, hail bruises shingles and freeze-thaw rots decking and fascia, so the inspection goes past the surface to the parts of a Franklin County roof that actually fail.
Will you walk the roof or just look from the ground?
A family member gets on the roof and walks every slope, including the back and low-pitch sections you cannot see from the driveway. Hail and storm wind damage often hides on the slope facing the storm. Emmendorfer has inspected 2,400+ Missouri roofs this way, because a real inspection cannot be done from a ladder at the edge.
Do I get to see what you found?
Every finding is photographed on the roof and shown to you in person on the ground. You see the cracked shingle, the soft decking, and the lifted flashing on a screen, not a vague verbal summary. The Emmendorfer family has shown homeowners their own photos since 1990, so you decide looking at the same evidence the crew is looking at.
What if my roof does not need replacing?
Then Emmendorfer tells you straight, on the spot. Not every roof that gets walked needs a full replacement. When a repair fixes the problem, the family says so, because Matt built the company on telling homeowners the truth even when the truth is a smaller job. The inspection finds out what your Franklin County roof actually needs.
Can the inspection help with an insurance claim?
Yes. When the walk turns up hail or wind damage, Tom Emmendorfer flags it and explains whether it rises to a claim. Tom runs the insurance side and walks the adjuster through the damage start to finish. After a Franklin County hailstorm, the inspection is the first step that documents the damage your insurance claim rests on.
How soon after a storm should I get inspected?
Right away is best. Spring and summer hail and straight-line wind hit Franklin County hardest, and damage gets documented best while it is fresh. Missouri gives homeowners a window to file a storm claim, so an early inspection protects both your roof and your claim. Call (314) 568-4163 and a family member will come out across Union, Washington, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Villa Ridge, and New Haven.
