Attorneys
Gain expert witness support and legally defensible roof inspection reports for property-related cases.
In property-related legal disputes, a clear, certified, and impartial roof inspection report can mean the difference between winning and losing a case. NRCIA’s forensic roof inspectors follow strict protocols that produce detailed reports with high evidentiary value. We support attorneys in cases involving construction defects, landlord/tenant disputes, insurance disagreements, water intrusion, and more. Our inspectors are trained to serve as expert witnesses, providing clear explanations, courtroom-ready documentation, and impartial testimony. When legal outcomes hinge on technical details, our expertise and professionalism provide a foundation of trust and truth.
Request a Forensic Roof Inspection for Legal Case
Gain clarity and defensible documentation for your property-related case from NRCIA-certified forensic roof inspectors.
Why Attorneys Should Choose NRCIA
- Objective Roof Damage Analysis : No roofing bias—our reports help eliminate disputes and reduce re-inspections.
- High-Resolution Photo Reports : Clear visual documentation—ideal for claims, underwriting, and subrogation.
- Litigation-Ready Reporting : Certified to NRCIA® Standard Operating Procedure and fully defensible in court.
Services Offered
- Leak detection and origin tracing
- Wind, hail, fire & storm damage assessments
- LeakFREE® and Forensic ROOF®
- Real-time inspector scheduling
- Emergency & catastrophe support
Forensic ROOF® Inspection
For insurance claim roof assessments that are specific or technical in nature, you will need a Forensic ROOF® inspection. This is a customized roof inspection restricted to comprehensively evaluating a select attribute of the roofing system like an insurance claim evaluation, third-party damage responsibility evaluation, or referral to a specialist. Independent experts are trained in their specific areas of expertise. Each Forensic ROOF® inspection is priced and conducted, and each Forensic ROOF® report is written according to the services requested and tests required. Our Forensic ROOF® inspection report is preferred in most insurance claims and legal cases. Speak to your NRCIA Forensic ROOF® inspector for more information.
What does a Roof Inspection look like?
We’ve discussed why an inspection of the roof is necessary and the different types of roof inspections. Now, let’s break down a roof inspection by an NRCIA Certified Roof Inspector. Below is a video highlighting the zones an inspector will work through to assess the health of your roof system. Our instructor will also provide informative commentary on what inspectors look for both inside and outside the property.
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