Real State Consultation

This guidance is designed for real estate transactions involving cedar shake or shingle roofs — including pre-listing inspections, buyer evaluations, and Cedar Roof Certifications.

Cedar roofs age differently than most roofing systems. Their natural characteristics don’t always fit neatly into standard inspection language, which can create confusion during a sale when normal aging is misunderstood — or when real concerns aren’t properly placed in context.

Our role is to provide clear, cedar-specific guidance so buyers, sellers, and agents can make informed decisions based on what the roof actually needs — not assumptions, guesswork, or worst-case interpretations.

What Our Guidance Includes

That includes:

• Identifying typical cedar characteristics such as color variation, grain checking, and minor curling or splitting

• Explaining when an area reflects cosmetic aging versus when it affects weatherproofing or integrity

• Evaluating remaining service life and discussing what maintenance, if any, is appropriate

• Recommending work only when it genuinely makes sense — and confirming when it doesn’t

  The goal is not to minimize issues or exaggerate them — it’s to clarify what matters and what doesn’t, so decisions are grounded in reality.

We help all parties understand the true condition of a cedar roof by placing what’s observed into proper context.

Why Real Estate Agents Rely on Us

Home inspectors are not cedar specialists. As a result, cedar roofs are often misinterpreted during inspections, which can introduce uncertainty into a transaction.

Real estate professionals rely on us because we:

• Provide accurate, cedar-specific evaluations

• Help prevent unnecessary concern during buyer inspections

• Offer clear documentation that buyers, sellers, and lenders can trust

Our involvement brings clarity, credibility, and calm to transactions where uncertainty might otherwise slow decisions or complicate negotiations.

Value for Home Sellers

For sellers, clarity before listing is one of the strongest tools available.

A pre-listing roof review or Cedar Roof Certification helps you:

• Understand the true condition of your roof before buyers do

• Reduce the likelihood of inflated or unwarranted repair requests

• Strengthen your listing with specialist documentation

• Avoid last-minute negotiation surprises

• Present your home with confidence

In many transactions, a Roof Certification resolves uncertainty early and helps protect the home’s value throughout the sale.

Value for Buyers

Buyers benefit just as much from accurate, cedar-specific guidance.

Our evaluations help buyers:

• Correct common misunderstandings caused by general inspections

• Understand what is normal aging versus what may need attention

• Gain a realistic picture of remaining service life and future maintenance

• Move through negotiations and closing with greater confidence

  Trust comes from accurate information, not cautious guesses.

For Current Preservation Clients

If your roof is covered under our Five-Year Leak & Repair Guarantee, any remaining coverage may be upgraded to a Transferable Warranty for the buyer — a meaningful advantage during a sale.

We’ll review your roof, confirm eligibility, and guide you through the simple transfer process

Our Role — and Our Limits

Our role is not to approve or disapprove a sale, nor to guarantee outcomes. We provide cedar-specific context so real estate decisions are made with accurate expectations and fewer surprises.

Schedule a Free Pre-Listing Cedar Roof Evaluation

If you’re a homeowner preparing to sell — or a listing agent seeking an informed opinion — we offer a free pre-listing cedar roof evaluation.

We’ll take a clear, experienced look at the roof and explain:

• what is normal,

• what may need attention, and

• what buyers are likely to notice during inspections.

There’s no obligation — just clarity.

Ready to keep your cedar roof strong and protected?

Schedule your evaluation and we’ll assess the roof, explain what it needs, and guide you toward the right next step. text and email, or use our quick form if you prefer to schedule after hours.