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This is a sample. The property, the client, the reference number and the findings below are fictional, prepared to show the format of a Roof Guard Queensland inspection report. It is not a record of a real inspection at a real address.

Roof Inspection Report

Official maintenance record · RMR-00184 · Scheduled inspection

1 · Client & property details

Section 1
FieldDetail
Client nameJ. Example
Property address14 Example Street, Toowong QLD 4066
Roof typeConcrete tile · approx. 22° pitch
Approximate roof age19 years
Subscription tierGuardian ($119/month)
Previous inspection12 September 2025 · RMR-00121
Inspection date14 March 2026 · 8:42am
InspectorC. Mclachlan · QBCC 67936
Weather conditionsFine, 24°C, dry for 48 hours prior

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2 · Roof surface

Section 2
Inspection areaRatingInspector note
Tile condition — cracks, chips, displacement✓ GoodTwo hairline chips, western field. Photographed, no action.
Surface coating — fading, oxidation⚠ MonitorExpected fade for age. Re-photograph next visit.
Fastenings — loose, missing, corroded✓ GoodSound throughout.
Ridge capping — bedding and pointing⚠ MonitorHairline cracking to pointing, northern ridge, approx. 1.2m. Not yet open.
Hip lines — alignment and integrity✓ GoodTrue, no movement since baseline.
Valley iron — debris, corrosion✓ GoodCleared this visit. No corrosion.
Lichen, moss or biological growth⚠ MonitorLight growth southern aspect. Normal for shaded pitch.

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3 · Penetrations & flashings

Section 3
Inspection areaRatingInspector note
Vents and whirlybirds — secure, sealed✓ GoodBoth units secure.
Plumbing penetrations — flashing intact✓ GoodThree penetrations, all sealed.
Aerial mounts — secure✓ GoodNo movement.
Solar panel mounts and cabling✓ Good12-panel array. Mounts sound, cabling clipped correctly.
Skylight — sealing and condition✓ GoodSeal intact, no staining below.

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4 · Gutters, downpipes & drainage

Section 4
Inspection areaRatingInspector note
Gutters — alignment, fall, fixing✓ GoodCorrect fall maintained.
Gutter contents — debris, leaf litter✗ ActionHeavy leaf load, rear elevation, under the gum. Cleared this visit — see §6.
Gutter joints — sealed, no leaks✓ GoodNo evidence of weeping at joints.
Downpipes — clear, secure✗ ActionRear-left downpipe partially blocked. Flushed clear this visit.
Downpipe outlets — connected to stormwater✓ GoodAll four connected.
Overflow points functioning✓ GoodTested.

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5 · Eaves, soffits & internal indicators

Section 5
Inspection areaRatingInspector note
Eaves lining — water staining✓ GoodNo staining observed.
Fascia boards — condition, paint⚠ MonitorMinor paint checking, rear elevation. Cosmetic.
Ceiling stains — internal walk-through✓ GoodNone reported or observed.
Pest activity indicators✓ GoodNo evidence.

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6 · Maintenance performed this visit

Section 6 · included on Guardian at no additional cost
#Task performedPhoto ref
1Cleared gutters, all elevations — approx. 14L of leaf litter removedIMG_0148 / 0149
2Flushed and cleared rear-left downpipeIMG_0150 / 0151
3Cleared northern valley of debrisIMG_0152
4Re-seated one slipped tile, western fieldIMG_0144
5Tested all overflow pointsIMG_0153

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7 · Issues identified & recommendations

Section 7
#IssueSeverityRecommended actionPhoto
1Hairline cracking to ridge pointing, northern ridge, approx. 1.2mMediumMonitor at next scheduled inspection. If it opens, re-point that section — indicative $340–$480. Not urgent.IMG_0141
2Heavy gutter loading from the overhanging gum, rear elevationMediumCleared this visit. This will recur every autumn — the bi-annual schedule is the right cadence for this property.IMG_0148
3Light lichen growth, southern aspectLowNo action. Normal for a shaded pitch at this age. Photographed for the record.IMG_0146

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8 · Overall roof condition

Good

Excellent · Good · Fair · Poor · Critical

9 · Inspector's commentary

A 19-year-old concrete tile roof in good order for its age and position. The ridge pointing has begun to show hairline cracking on the northern ridge — this is normal wear at this age, it is not open, and there is no water path. It has been photographed and will be re-photographed in September so the rate of change is on the record rather than estimated.

The gum over the rear elevation is the main ongoing issue at this property. Gutter loading was heavy and one downpipe was partially blocked; both were cleared today. Twice-yearly is the correct schedule here. No internal indicators, no staining, no evidence of any water ingress. Next scheduled inspection September 2026.

10 · Next scheduled inspection

Section 10
FieldDetail
TypeScheduled — tier based (Guardian, 2 per year)
Approximate dateSeptember 2026
CommentsRe-photograph northern ridge pointing and compare against IMG_0141 from this visit.

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11 · Inspector sign-off & photo index

I certify that the above inspection was conducted by me as a QBCC-licensed inspector, and that the findings recorded are an accurate representation of the condition of the roof at the time of the visit.

C. Mclachlan

Inspecting roofer

QBCC 67936
Signed 14.03.2026
17 photos attached

About this report

This is an official inspection record produced by Roof Guard Queensland Pty Ltd, a QBCC-licensed roofing contractor. It documents the condition of the roof at the time of the inspection, and may be provided to the property's insurer as part of a maintenance history. Roof Guard Queensland does not represent or warrant any specific outcome from any insurance claim — claim decisions are made by the insurer based on the policy and the facts of the event.

Why it looks like this

Every part of it is doing a job.

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Sequential reference numbers

RMR-00184 follows RMR-00121 at the same property. A numbered sequence is much harder to reconstruct after the fact than a folder of loose invoices, which is precisely why it is worth something.

— 02

The previous inspection, named

Every report cites the one before it. That is what turns a stack of documents into a continuous history, and it is what lets anyone reading it see change over time rather than a single snapshot.

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Findings graded, not described

Good, Monitor, Action. Consistent language across every report and every property means a "Monitor" in March and a "Monitor" in September are genuinely comparable.

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Photographs cross-referenced

Issue 1 points at IMG_0141. The photograph is not decoration in an appendix — it is evidence attached to a specific finding on a specific date.

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Indicative repair costs, stated

"$340–$480, not urgent" tells you what you are dealing with. No pressure, no scare number, and it is on the record that we told you.

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A signature and a licence number

A named QBCC-licensed roofer certifying the findings. That is the difference between a professional record and a service receipt, and it is the whole reason the document carries weight.

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