No, a roof inspection and a roof certification are not the same, but they are similar in that they are both used to ascertain a roof’s value and condition.
With a roof certification, the inspector is looking at more than just a roof’s condition. The inspector will still determine the roof’s value and lifespan but also looking at the following:
Age of the roof
Number of layers on a roof
Square footage of the roof
Type of roofing materials used
Pitch of the roof
Quality of previous repairs
This means that when you get a roof inspection report from a certified roof inspector, you’re getting a number that you can use to plan and prepare for future repair costs. With an inspection, the report isn’t as detailed or as specific.