Roof Leaking? Get
Clear Answers Before
You Spend Thousands.
We come to your Charlotte-area home, run our 24-point storm damage diagnostic, show you exactly what's happening with photos, and explain your options — including insurance. No pressure. No obligation.
Booking within 48 hours — limited slots this week
We Get It
You Don't Know What to Do When The Roof is Leaking.
You see a ceiling stain but have no idea if it is a $200 fix or a $15,000 problem.
You do not want to call a roofer and get talked into a full replacement you might not actually need.
Insurance is confusing. You are not sure what to document or how to file a claim.
You are waiting it out hoping it stops. But deep down you know waiting makes it worse.
Here is what we do about it.
We come to you, get on the roof, and run our 24-point diagnostic. We explain everything in plain English, help with insurance, and let you decide. We are just here to give you the facts.
The honest truth
"Free Inspection" Is What Every Roofer Says.
Here's Why Ours Is Structurally Different.
We've seen homeowners quoted $16,000 replacements for a problem that turned out to be four cracked shingles. We've seen adjusters underpay claims by thousands because nobody documented the damage correctly. This is the pattern. Our 24-point inspection was built specifically to break it.
A real inspection takes 45 minutes minimum.
If someone is on your roof for 10 minutes and hands you a number, that is not an inspection — that is a sales pitch. A proper job involves getting into every corner, cross-referencing interior stains with exterior entry points, and documenting everything with photos. Ours takes 45 to 90 minutes. Every time. If a roofer rushes yours, now you know why.
What a rushed inspection looks like — so you recognize it.
A replacement quote before they get on your roof. Can't name what they found or show you photos. No line-item breakdown. Pressure to sign the same day. If you've seen this before, you weren't being assessed — you were being sold. You deserve better.
What we check on every roof
The 24-Point Storm Damage Inspection
Included Free
📍 SERVING
Simple Process
Three Steps to Clear Answers
Fill Out the Form
Takes 90 seconds. We SMS + call you within 30 minutes to confirm your day. You pick the exact time window from there.
The 24-Point Inspection
Our inspector runs a full 24-point storm damage inspection — on the roof, with cameras. Every issue documented in the exact format your insurance company requires.
We Walk You Through It
Photos, findings, honest options — repair, targeted fix, or full replacement only if genuinely needed. You get clear pricing before any decision.
Our Guarantee
If we find nothing wrong, we will tell you exactly that. No charge, ever. If you don't feel you got clear, honest answers, we come back and make it right.
Free. No Obligation.
Ready to stop worrying
about your roof?
"Fill out the form and you'll hear from us within 30 minutes — SMS first, then a call. No script. No sales pitch."
Jake Holloway, Lead Inspector
Real Projects
What We Have Found
For Homeowners Like You
Here is what three recent inspections actually turned up and what they cost.
The Situation
Homeowner noticed brown water stains on the bedroom ceiling after back-to-back thunderstorms. Not sure if it was a $200 fix or a $15,000 problem.
What We Found
4 cracked shingles near the ridge and damaged step flashing around the chimney base. No structural damage.
The Outcome
Targeted repair completed in half a day. Insurance covered $1,190 of the $1,400 job.
Homeowner saved: Avoided a $16,000 full replacement quote from another company.
The Situation
Widespread hail damage after a severe storm. Homeowner could see dents in the gutters but wasn't sure about the roof itself.
What We Found
Hail damage across 80% of the roof surface. The insurance adjuster had initially undervalued the claim by $6,000.
The Outcome
Full architectural shingle replacement. We re-documented the damage and got the full claim approved.
Homeowner saved: Homeowner paid only their $1,000 deductible. Insurance covered the remaining $14,800.
The Situation
Active drip in the master bedroom during a rainstorm. Homeowner panicked and assumed the worst.
What We Found
Worn pipe boot collar — a rubber seal around a plumbing vent. Classic failure point after 10+ years.
The Outcome
Emergency tarp same day. Permanent pipe boot replacement within 48 hours. $380 total.
Homeowner saved: Avoided water damage to attic insulation and drywall that would have cost $4,000 or more.
Your roof could have the same story. Find out what's up there.
GET MY FREE INSPECTIONIncluded Free
Everything Included in Your Inspection
Full Photo Report
Every issue documented with clear photos. Yours to keep and share with your insurance adjuster.
Honest Assessment
We tell you the truth about what your roof actually needs. If it is a $200 fix, we say so.
Insurance Claim Documentation
We've seen adjusters underpay claims by $4,000–$8,000 because the damage wasn't documented in the format they require. We prepare every photo report to insurance carrier standards — so you don't get lowballed.
Clear Options With Pricing
Minor repair, targeted fix, or replacement if truly needed. You get the cost of each option upfront before any decision.
Financing Options if Needed
If any work is recommended, flexible payment plans are available through our lending partners. No pressure. No surprise fees.
Guaranteed Peace of Mind
You will stop guessing. Whether the news is good or not, knowing exactly what is going on is always better than wondering.
Transparent Pricing
What Roof Work Actually Costs.
Before You Talk To Anyone.
Most roofers won't put numbers on a page because they want to tell you the number in person. We put them here because you deserve to walk into this informed. These are real ranges based on hundreds of jobs in this area. Only an inspection gives you the exact number — but this tells you roughly what territory you're in.
Minor Repair
$200 – $600
- Isolated shingle replacement (1–10 shingles)
- Pipe boot / vent collar seal
- Minor caulk failure at flashing
- Small granule loss without structural damage
Most homeowners who call after a storm land here.
Targeted Repair
$800 – $2,500
- Valley or step flashing replacement
- Partial shingle section replacement
- Chimney counter flashing
- Storm-damaged fascia and drip edge
Often covered partially or fully by insurance.
Partial Replacement
$4,000 – $9,000
- One or two slopes damaged beyond repair
- Hail damage concentrated in one section
- Isolated decking rot requiring redecking
- Garage or addition roof replacement
Insurance adjusters often try to underpay these.
Full Replacement
$12,000 – $22,000
- Hail or wind damage across 80%+ of surface
- Roof beyond serviceable lifespan
- Widespread decking damage or rot
- Multiple failed prior repairs
Only recommended when repair is not cost-effective.
These are estimates only. Actual cost depends on roof size, pitch, materials, and damage scope — which is exactly what the inspection determines.
FIND OUT WHERE YOUR ROOF LANDSWhat Charlotte Homeowners Actually Say
"I was bracing myself for the worst. Jake walked me through every photo and explained exactly what he saw. Turned out to be two damaged shingles. I cried actual tears of relief. Best phone call I ever made."
Sarah M.
Huntersville, NC
"Insurance was giving me the runaround. The team re-documented everything and got my full claim approved. I would not have known how to fight it on my own."
David T.
Concord, NC
"He spent 45 minutes on my roof and another 20 walking me through everything he found — showed me the photos, explained what each thing meant, told me what could wait and what couldn't. I finally felt like someone was being straight with me."
Linda R.
Matthews, NC
"On my roof within 24 hours of the storm. Found three issues I had no idea about and explained everything in plain English. Finally understood what was going on up there."
Mike K.
Mooresville, NC
"My husband kept saying it was probably nothing. It was not nothing. Flashing was completely separated behind our chimney. Jake found it, showed us the water path on the attic decking, and had it fixed two days later. Glad I trusted my gut and called."
Tanya B.
Fort Mill, SC
"I got two other quotes before calling SummitForge. Both came in over $9,000. These guys found the same damage and fixed it for $780. The difference was they actually got up there and looked instead of guessing from the driveway."
Carlos R.
Ballantyne, NC
"Called on a Tuesday after noticing a dark spot on my ceiling. They were here Wednesday morning. Turned out to be a cracked pipe boot — not the $8,000 situation I had convinced myself it was. Honest, fast, no pressure whatsoever."
Diane W.
Davidson, NC
"I was bracing myself for the worst. Jake walked me through every photo and explained exactly what he saw. Turned out to be two damaged shingles. I cried actual tears of relief. Best phone call I ever made."
Sarah M.
Huntersville, NC
"Insurance was giving me the runaround. The team re-documented everything and got my full claim approved. I would not have known how to fight it on my own."
David T.
Concord, NC
"He spent 45 minutes on my roof and another 20 walking me through everything he found — showed me the photos, explained what each thing meant, told me what could wait and what couldn't. I finally felt like someone was being straight with me."
Linda R.
Matthews, NC
"On my roof within 24 hours of the storm. Found three issues I had no idea about and explained everything in plain English. Finally understood what was going on up there."
Mike K.
Mooresville, NC
"My husband kept saying it was probably nothing. It was not nothing. Flashing was completely separated behind our chimney. Jake found it, showed us the water path on the attic decking, and had it fixed two days later. Glad I trusted my gut and called."
Tanya B.
Fort Mill, SC
"I got two other quotes before calling SummitForge. Both came in over $9,000. These guys found the same damage and fixed it for $780. The difference was they actually got up there and looked instead of guessing from the driveway."
Carlos R.
Ballantyne, NC
"Called on a Tuesday after noticing a dark spot on my ceiling. They were here Wednesday morning. Turned out to be a cracked pipe boot — not the $8,000 situation I had convinced myself it was. Honest, fast, no pressure whatsoever."
Diane W.
Davidson, NC
"I was bracing myself for the worst. Jake walked me through every photo and explained exactly what he saw. Turned out to be two damaged shingles. I cried actual tears of relief. Best phone call I ever made."
Sarah M.
Huntersville, NC
"Insurance was giving me the runaround. The team re-documented everything and got my full claim approved. I would not have known how to fight it on my own."
David T.
Concord, NC
"He spent 45 minutes on my roof and another 20 walking me through everything he found — showed me the photos, explained what each thing meant, told me what could wait and what couldn't. I finally felt like someone was being straight with me."
Linda R.
Matthews, NC
"On my roof within 24 hours of the storm. Found three issues I had no idea about and explained everything in plain English. Finally understood what was going on up there."
Mike K.
Mooresville, NC
"My husband kept saying it was probably nothing. It was not nothing. Flashing was completely separated behind our chimney. Jake found it, showed us the water path on the attic decking, and had it fixed two days later. Glad I trusted my gut and called."
Tanya B.
Fort Mill, SC
"I got two other quotes before calling SummitForge. Both came in over $9,000. These guys found the same damage and fixed it for $780. The difference was they actually got up there and looked instead of guessing from the driveway."
Carlos R.
Ballantyne, NC
"Called on a Tuesday after noticing a dark spot on my ceiling. They were here Wednesday morning. Turned out to be a cracked pipe boot — not the $8,000 situation I had convinced myself it was. Honest, fast, no pressure whatsoever."
Diane W.
Davidson, NC
"I was bracing myself for the worst. Jake walked me through every photo and explained exactly what he saw. Turned out to be two damaged shingles. I cried actual tears of relief. Best phone call I ever made."
Sarah M.
Huntersville, NC
"Insurance was giving me the runaround. The team re-documented everything and got my full claim approved. I would not have known how to fight it on my own."
David T.
Concord, NC
"He spent 45 minutes on my roof and another 20 walking me through everything he found — showed me the photos, explained what each thing meant, told me what could wait and what couldn't. I finally felt like someone was being straight with me."
Linda R.
Matthews, NC
"On my roof within 24 hours of the storm. Found three issues I had no idea about and explained everything in plain English. Finally understood what was going on up there."
Mike K.
Mooresville, NC
"My husband kept saying it was probably nothing. It was not nothing. Flashing was completely separated behind our chimney. Jake found it, showed us the water path on the attic decking, and had it fixed two days later. Glad I trusted my gut and called."
Tanya B.
Fort Mill, SC
"I got two other quotes before calling SummitForge. Both came in over $9,000. These guys found the same damage and fixed it for $780. The difference was they actually got up there and looked instead of guessing from the driveway."
Carlos R.
Ballantyne, NC
"Called on a Tuesday after noticing a dark spot on my ceiling. They were here Wednesday morning. Turned out to be a cracked pipe boot — not the $8,000 situation I had convinced myself it was. Honest, fast, no pressure whatsoever."
Diane W.
Davidson, NC
The Team
Local Roofers Who Tell It Straight
I started SummitForge after watching homeowners get pushed into $15,000 replacements when a $400 repair was all they needed. Our team has run diagnostics through some serious storm seasons in this area — we know what damage looks like and what insurance companies actually require.
Tell you the truth, give you options, let you decide. We want to be the company you call again in 10 years, not the one you regret calling.
Jake Holloway
Lead Inspector & Owner
18 Years in Roofing
Still on the Fence?
The Inspection Is Free.
The Regret If You Wait Won't Be.
Water damage compounds fast. A small leak today is a mold problem in 30 days. Get clear answers now before the damage makes the decision for you.