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What the First Estimate Missed: A Second-Opinion Roof Inspection in Calgary

After a storm, the homeowner already had an estimate in hand but wanted a second opinion. Our inspection found damage the first estimate had missed, from the valleys and chimney to the siding, trim and a window, and we replaced the roof with premium Malarkey shingles.

Hail hits circled on asphalt shingles during a re-inspection in Calgary

Impacts circled on the shingles during our inspection.

At a glance

Second opinionOn an existing estimate
8 areasOf damage documented
Valleys and chimneyMissed the first time
MalarkeyPremium shingles
DoneRoof and exterior

The inspection

The question. After a storm, the homeowner wanted to make sure everything was okay. They already had one estimate but wanted an experienced second look before going ahead.

What we found. Our inspection found more than the first estimate covered: damage to the shingles and valleys, the chimney, siding on the north and west sides, the eavestroughs and downspouts, the fascia and aluminum trim, and a window.

Our answer. The roof and the damaged exterior needed replacing, and the scope needed to include everything we found, not just the obvious parts.

What we did. We updated the scope with the missing items and replaced the roof with Malarkey shingles in Antique Brown, along with the damaged exterior.

The report. Every impact was circled and photographed, slope by slope, so the homeowner could see exactly what had been missed.

Inspection details

  • Area: Calgary, AB
  • Property: Detached home
  • Called for: Second opinion after a storm
  • Finding: Shingles, valleys, chimney, siding, eaves, fascia, trim and a window
  • Outcome: Full scope, new Malarkey roof and exterior

Photos

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Hail hits circled in a roof valley, Calgary
Impacts circled in a valley
Hail hits marked along a roof hip, Calgary
Hits marked along a hip
Hail hits across a shingle slope, Calgary
Impacts across a slope
A roof vent cap checked for hail damage, Calgary
Roof vent cap checked
A plumbing vent checked during a hail inspection, Calgary
Plumbing vent checked
A chimney chase checked for hail damage, Calgary
Chimney chase
Hail damage on a ridge cap, Calgary
Ridge cap damage

Why a second opinion pays off

Estimates written quickly after a big storm often miss things. A HAAG-certified inspection checks every slope and every piece of trim, so the job covers the real damage, not just what is easy to see.

HAAG® certified roof inspectionsWritten photo reportHonest repair-or-replace advice

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