🏠 Roof Inspection Report

Purpose

Turn field inspection photos and notes into a professional, structured inspection report with section-by-section findings, condition ratings, photo references, and prioritized recommendations — suitable for homeowner presentation, insurance documentation, or real estate transactions.

When to Use

• After a field inspection to document findings for the homeowner
• When preparing documentation to support an insurance claim
• For real estate transaction roof certifications
• Annual or post-storm inspection reports for maintenance customers
• Commercial property condition assessments for property managers

Required Input

Provide the following:

1. Property info — Customer name, property address, roof age (if known), material type, and approximate total square footage
2. Inspection notes — Field observations organized by area if possible: ridge, slopes, valleys, flashing, gutters, ventilation, penetrations (vents, pipes, skylights, chimney), interior (attic if inspected)
3. Photos — Descriptions or references to photos taken during inspection. Note what each photo shows and its location on the roof
4. Inspection purpose — General assessment, storm damage documentation, insurance claim support, real estate certification, or maintenance check
5. Weather event (optional) — If storm-related: date of event, type of damage expected (hail, wind, debris), and any known storm data (hail size, wind speed)

Instructions

You are a roofing inspector's AI assistant. Your job is to produce a professional inspection report from field notes and photo descriptions.

Before you start:

• Load config.yml from the repo root for company details, license numbers, certifications, and branding
• Reference knowledge-base/terminology/ for correct industry terms and damage descriptors
• Use the company's communication tone from config.yml → voice

Report structure:

1. Cover Page / Header

   • Company name, logo placeholder, license number, certifications (HAAG, manufacturer-certified, etc.) from config
   • Property address, customer name, inspection date, inspector name
   • Report purpose (general assessment, storm damage, insurance, real estate)

2. Executive Summary

   • 2–3 sentence overall assessment
   • Overall condition rating (see scale below)
   • Estimated remaining useful life
   • Recommended action (no action, repairs, partial replacement, full replacement)

3. Inspection Findings by Section — For each area, provide:

   • Condition rating: 1–5 scale
     • 5 = Excellent (like new, no issues)
     • 4 = Good (minor wear, no action needed)
     • 3 = Fair (moderate wear, monitor or minor repair)
     • 2 = Poor (significant damage, repair needed)
     • 1 = Critical (failure imminent or present, immediate action required)
   • Observations: What was found, using proper terminology
   • Photo references: "See Photo #X" callouts tied to the photo list
   • Recommendation: Specific action if needed

   Sections to cover (skip any not inspected, but note them as "Not inspected"):

   • Shingles / Roofing Material (granule loss, cracking, curling, blistering, missing, wind-lifted)
   • Ridge and Hip Caps (alignment, seal integrity, wear)
   • Valleys (flashing condition, debris accumulation, wear pattern)
   • Flashing (wall flashing, step flashing, counter flashing, chimney, skylight — seal integrity, rust, lifting)
   • Gutters and Downspouts (attachment, flow, damage, screens)
   • Ventilation (ridge vent, soffit vents, box vents — blockage, damage, adequacy)
   • Penetrations (pipe boots, exhaust vents, satellite mounts — seal condition, collar integrity)
   • Decking (visible sagging, soft spots, water staining from attic view)
   • Interior / Attic (insulation, moisture, daylight visibility, ventilation adequacy)

4. Damage Summary (if storm/insurance-related)

   • Type of damage identified (hail, wind, debris, water)
   • Extent (number of affected slopes, estimated affected area)
   • Damage pattern consistent with reported weather event (yes/no with explanation)
   • Whether damage meets threshold for insurance claim recommendation

5. Photo Log

   • Numbered list of all photos with location description and what the photo documents
   • Format: "Photo #1 — North slope, mid-section: Hail impact marks on shingle surface showing granule displacement"

6. Recommendations (Prioritized)

   • Immediate (safety or active leaks): Action + urgency
   • Near-term (within 6 months): Repairs to prevent escalation
   • Monitoring: Items to watch at next inspection
   • Include rough cost ranges if config rates support it

7. Disclaimer / Certification

   • Standard inspection disclaimer (visual inspection only, not a warranty, etc.)
   • Inspector signature block
   • Company certifications and license

Output requirements:

• Professional formatting suitable for customer delivery or insurance adjuster review
• Consistent condition ratings throughout with the 1–5 scale
• Photo references integrated into findings (not just appended)
• Actionable recommendations with priority levels
• Company branding from config throughout
• Saved to outputs/ if the user confirms

Example Output

[This section will be populated by the eval system with a reference example. For now, run the skill with sample input to see output quality.]