Use the final walkthrough to compare the completed project with the agreed scope, identify remaining items, and establish the follow-up contact. Review the roof from the ground and through the contractor's photographs. A homeowner walkthrough should not require you to climb onto the roof.
Bring the signed scope, selection sheet, and approved changes. For a Gainesville home with a porch or addition, keep the marked roof drawing available too. The conversation should make it clear what was completed, what remains outside the contract, and which documents or visits are still pending.
1. Were all agreed roof sections completed?
Start with the scope drawing and review the main house, garage, porches, and additions. Ask the contractor to identify the completed areas in the photographs. Confirm any retained or excluded roof surfaces.
If the project boundary changed during installation, compare the work with the written approval. Do not rely on a general statement that the “whole roof” is finished when the contract identifies separate surfaces with different scopes.
2. Do the installed products match the final selections?
Review the shingle product, color, and accessories identified in the agreement. If Owens Corning shingles were selected, confirm the full product name with the contractor's records. Ask about any approved substitutions.
Keep the final product list with the roof documents. A label photograph can help preserve the details. If something differs from the selection you approved, record the question and request an explanation before treating it as resolved.
3. What work was completed under each change approval?
Open the approved changes and ask the contractor to explain the associated work. Review the location, quantity, and price for added repairs. Use photographs for work that is now concealed.
Compare the descriptions with the final invoice. If a line is unclear, ask for the explanation to be added to the record. This is easier while the project team remembers the finding and can connect it to the corresponding roof section.
4. Can you show the concealed details we agreed to document?
Review the available decking, underlayment, flashing, and other stage photographs requested before installation. Ask the contractor to explain what each set shows and any limitation in the record.
Photographs support the project history without replacing applicable inspections. If a promised photo is unavailable, ask what other documentation exists. Keep the answer factual rather than treating a missing image as proof of either correct work or a defect.
5. What happened at the areas linked to previous leaks?
Identify the original leak locations and the work performed there. Ask how the completed scope addresses the documented findings. If another trade or further investigation is still needed, keep that item open.
Retain the original interior photographs so later changes can be compared with a known condition. Discuss the next steps for drying and restoring affected finishes with the appropriate professional. Do not assume a roofing walkthrough alone settles every interior repair question.
6. Were roof penetrations and ventilation changes completed as planned?
Review the locations of replaced pipe boots, vents, and other components included in the scope. Ask which items were retained and why. Compare any ventilation changes with the plan discussed before work.
For solar or other separate equipment, confirm which tasks belong to another company. Name the next handoff if that work remains. The completed roofing scope should be clear even when another contractor has an outstanding visit.
7. Are there appearance questions to record?
Look at the roof from the normal street and yard views available safely from the ground. Ask about any visible detail you do not understand. Let the contractor evaluate the concern rather than attempting to adjust a shingle or accessory yourself.
Use a photograph and location description for each question. Avoid a vague note saying “roof looks uneven.” A specific marked view lets the project contact explain the condition, arrange a closer review, or record a correction if needed.
8. Has the property cleanup been reviewed?
Walk the agreed accessible areas with the contractor. Review the driveway, walkways, landscaping, gutters, and enclosure areas relevant to the scope. Compare any property concern with the starting-condition photographs.
Ask how debris concerns should be reported after equipment is removed. Keep people and pets away from an area that still needs attention. Record any remaining cleanup task with the location and responsible contact so it does not disappear into a general completion message.
9. When will remaining equipment leave?
Confirm the status of containers, surplus materials, and other equipment. Ask when the affected driveway or yard area will be available for normal use. If removal is scheduled separately, keep that date visible.
Do not rearrange unfamiliar equipment yourself to regain access. Contact the project leader if the remaining setup conflicts with a household need. A short update can identify a workable arrangement while the contractor coordinates the removal.
10. What is the permit and inspection status?
Ask which applicable inspections have occurred and what remains. Request the relevant records and identify who will supply any final document. Keep installation completion and administrative completion separately described when their timing differs.
For local records, your contractor can direct you to the appropriate or . Confirm the authority for the project address and the record that establishes its current status.
11. Which warranty and service records are ready?
Collect the applicable manufacturer warranty, workmanship terms, product list, and any registration confirmation. Check the names and address for errors. Ask who handles a missing record and when to expect it.
Save the service contact in your phone and in the roof folder. Record how to report a concern and what information to include. Keep any coverage explanation tied to the actual documents supplied for your installation.
12. Who owns each remaining item?
Finish with a short list of open items. For each, record the location or document, responsible person, next action, and expected update. Ask the project contact to confirm the list in writing.
Handle invoicing and payment according to the signed agreement, with any unresolved question clearly documented. The walkthrough should leave both sides with the same understanding of project status and the actions still needed to complete the agreed work.
Keep a one-page completion list
Use the labels Complete, Needs clarification, and Follow-up arranged beside each topic above. Attach a photograph only when it helps identify a specific concern. Replace a vague “all good except a few things” with a short list someone can act on.
Arrange the walkthrough with Brehm Roofing and bring your scope and approved changes. Keep the confirmed remaining-items list with the roof records until each item has been addressed.