The Mike McGilvary Roofing certification standard.
Most roofing companies show photos. We issue a signed, documented certification — a complete record of the inspection, the conditions found, the repairs performed, and the roof's remaining useful life. See exactly what that looks like below.
Real · Documented · Signed
A 5-year certification is evidence, not a sales pitch.
A 5-Year Roof Certification & Remaining Useful Life Assessment is a professional document stating that — based on inspection findings and any required repairs — a roof is in serviceable condition for a defined period. It may be useful for insurance review, real estate transactions, 4-point inspections, property-management records, and homeowners who want to preserve their roof instead of replacing it unnecessarily.
From inspection to certification — documented at every step.
Inspection
A comprehensive visual inspection of the tile and flat roofing systems — tiles, underlayment, valleys, flashings, penetrations, and high-water-flow areas.
Documentation
Every finding photographed and recorded: existing condition, deficiencies, and remaining useful life — the evidence behind every recommendation.
Repairs & Restoration
Failed sections rebuilt, sheathing replaced, new underlayment installed, flashings repaired, tiles refastened — preservation, not wholesale replacement.
Certification
A signed certification documenting that the roof is structurally sound with an estimated remaining useful life exceeding five years.
A complete, signed documentation package.
Every certification engagement delivers the same concrete deliverables — the evidence you keep, whether or not the roof ultimately qualifies for certification.
- Full roof inspection
- Written findings
- Remaining Useful Life assessment
- Photo documentation
- Repair recommendations if needed
- Signed 5-Year Roof Certification when the roof qualifies
- Downloadable documentation package
Built for anyone who needs proof of a roof's condition.
A real certification — page by page.
This is an actual Mike McGilvary Roofing certification for a Palm Beach project: the signed 5-Year Certification, followed by nine photo exhibits documenting existing conditions, deficiencies, the rebuild and restoration work, and final quality control. Client information has been redacted for privacy.
Client name, street address, and identifying details redacted to protect homeowner privacy.
Real homes. Real documentation.
Short walkthroughs from real Palm Beach County projects — what Mike found, what he documented, and the work that followed. Outcomes vary by roof; nothing here is a guarantee of any insurance result.
WatchThe Drummond Roof
An insurance review prompted a closer look. Documentation of the tile system's actual condition may help the homeowner make an informed decision — repair, rebuild, or replacement.
WatchThe Amber Roof
Full condition documentation of an older tile roof. Thorough records of repairability and remaining useful life may be useful for insurance and future planning.
WatchThe Wellington Rebuild
A section rebuild that preserved most of the existing roof — replacing the failed underlayment, valley metal, and damaged tile instead of a full tear-off.
Need a certification for a specific reason?
The same documented standard, framed for the two situations homeowners ask about most.
Certification for Insurance
Facing a roof-related non-renewal, or an insurer asking about your roof? See how a documented certification fits an insurance review.
Certification for Real Estate
Buying or selling a Florida home? The roof documentation buyers, agents, and lenders ask for during a sale.
Find out whether your roof can be certified.
Need a 5-Year Certification for insurance, a home sale, or a refinance — or just want to know whether your roof qualifies? Tell us what's going on and we'll come take a look: a free, documented inspection, an honest assessment, and zero pressure. Family-owned in Palm Beach County since 1974.