Roof Certification for a Sacramento Home Sale
A roof certification is a written statement from a licensed contractor describing the condition of a roof and how long it should stay watertight. Lenders, agents and insurers ask for one during a sale or refinance, and roof condition is one of the most common escrow renegotiations in Sacramento.
What a certification covers
- Current condition of the roof covering, flashing and penetrations
- A stated remaining-life period, commonly two years
- Any repairs required before the certification can be issued
- Photographs supporting the findings
Selling, buying or refinancing
Sellers use a certification to stop the roof becoming a negotiating lever late in escrow. Buyers use one to know what they are inheriting. Lenders and insurers increasingly require one where the roof is over a certain age.
Book it early. A certification that reveals repairs is far cheaper to deal with in week one than in week three of a 21-day escrow.
Our published prices
Per roofing square (100 sq ft). Your price is your roof’s measured squares times the tier rate, confirmed in writing before any work.
The example uses 25 squares, the median Sacramento home re-roof in county permit records (2022–25). It is an illustration, not your price.
Common questions
- What is a roof certification in California?
- A written statement from a licensed roofing contractor describing the roof's current condition and the period it is expected to remain watertight, commonly two years. It is not a warranty or an insurance policy.
- Is a roof certification required to sell a house in Sacramento?
- It is not required by the city or county, but lenders, insurers and buyers' agents frequently ask for one, particularly on older roofs. Having one prepared early prevents a late renegotiation.