What our free inspection actually looks at
Most storm damage on the historic brick mansions around Coeur d'Alene Park isn't visible from the sidewalk. Hail bruises hide under granules that still look intact, and wind lifts shingles just enough to break the seal without tearing anything loose. That's why our free inspection is a deliberate, top-to-bottom walk-through rather than a quick glance from the driveway.
- Roof field and slopes: we check every accessible plane of those steep century-old roofs for bruising, granule loss, fractured mats, and broken seal strips.
- Penetrations: pipe boots, vents, skylights, and chimney flashing, the spots that fail first under hail impact.
- Soft metals: gutters, downspouts, and flashing, where dents date and confirm the storm.
- Interior and attic: we look for active leaks, staining, and daylight before they become structural problems.
Why documentation matters more here than almost anywhere
Browne's Addition is one of Spokane's oldest neighborhoods, and many of its roofs are tall, complex, and original to the house. When something goes wrong, a homeowner needs more than an opinion, they need evidence. We photograph every finding, mark its location on a roof diagram, and note the date and storm event tied to the damage.
That record does two things. It gives you a clear, honest picture of your roof's condition so you can decide what to do without pressure. And if you choose to file an insurance claim, it gives your adjuster a documented starting point instead of a disagreement over a roof they may never set foot on.
Our step-by-step inspection process
We keep the process predictable so you always know what's happening on your property:
- 1. Schedule: call or request a free estimate and we set a time, usually within a few days of a storm.
- 2. Safe access: our crew brings the gear to work those steep roofs safely, so you never have to.
- 3. Full photo set: we capture wide shots, close-ups with reference markers, and any interior findings.
- 4. Written summary: you receive a plain-language report of what we found and what it means.
- 5. Your call: repair now, file a claim, or simply keep the documentation on file. No obligation either way.
If water management needs attention too, ask about pairing repairs with our gutter installation, including a 15-25 year workmanship warranty with a roof replacement.
Repairs built for steep, historic roofs
Documenting the damage is only half the job. Repairing a roof near Coeur d'Alene Park means matching the pitch, profile, and character of homes built generations ago. As a GAF Master Elite contractor, we install systems that perform through Inland Northwest weather, heavy snow load, freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams, wind, and hail, while respecting the look of the neighborhood.
Every repair and replacement we complete is backed by our 15-25 year workmanship warranty and the GAF Golden Pledge, so the fix holds up long after the storm is forgotten.
Working with your insurance, on your terms
We don't push anyone into filing a claim. Some storm damage is best handled as a straightforward out-of-pocket repair. But when damage is significant, our documentation is designed to make a legitimate claim easier to support. We can meet your adjuster on site, walk the roof together, and make sure nothing gets overlooked because it wasn't visible from the ground.
Our goal is simple: you make the decision with complete information, and you have a paper trail either way.
Local, licensed, and trusted since 2013
DG Contracting is a family-owned company founded in 2013, based just up the road in Colbert, WA. We're licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho and carry a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews. When a storm rolls through Browne's Addition, you're not calling a national chain, you're calling neighbors who know these brick mansions and steep old roofs by sight.
Free estimates are always available at (509) 209-1894.
