Roof Inspector Missed Leaks or Damage? Make Them Pay for Repairs.

DEMAND FOR COMPENSATION - NEGLIGENT ROOF INSPECTION [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, CA ZIP] [Phone] [Email] [Date] VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED [Inspector Name / Company Name] [Company Address] [City, CA ZIP] Re: Demand for Compensation - Negligent Roof Inspection Property: [Property Address] Inspection Date: [Date of Original Inspection] Report Number: [Report Number if available] Dear [Inspector Name]: I am writing to demand compensation for damages resulting from your negligent roof inspection of the property at [Property Address], performed on [Date]. FACTS: 1. On [Date], I purchased the above property in reliance on your roof inspection report, which indicated [what the report said - e.g., "the roof was in good condition with 10-15 years remaining lifespan" or "no significant deficiencies observed"]. 2. On [Date you discovered damage], I discovered significant roof damage/defects that your inspection failed to identify, specifically: [describe damage - e.g., "extensive water damage to the roof decking, multiple active leaks around improperly installed flashing, and missing shingles not visible from ground level"]. 3. On [Date], I retained [Second Inspector/Roofing Company Name], a licensed roofing professional, to conduct a thorough inspection. Their report (attached) confirms: - [List findings from second inspection] - The damage was visible and should have been identified during a competent inspection - The estimated cost of repairs/replacement is $[Amount] NEGLIGENCE: As a professional roof inspector, you owed me a duty to conduct a thorough, competent inspection in accordance with industry standards and California Business & Professions Code Sections 7195-7199. You breached that duty by: [Check all that apply and customize:] - Failing to identify visible roof damage and deterioration - Failing to properly inspect the roof from roof level (ground-only inspection is inadequate) - Failing to identify active leaks or signs of water intrusion - Failing to inspect the attic for evidence of leaks or structural problems - Misrepresenting the roof's age, condition, or remaining lifespan - Failing to identify improper flashing installation - Failing to note inadequate ventilation - Providing an incomplete or misleading report - Failing to recommend further inspection of areas of concern As a direct and proximate result of your negligence, I have incurred the following damages: DAMAGES: Roof Repair/Replacement: $[Amount] Interior Water Damage Repairs: $[Amount] Mold Remediation (if applicable): $[Amount] Damaged Personal Property: $[Amount] Second Inspection Cost: $[Amount] Temporary Housing (if applicable): $[Amount] [Other documented damages]: $[Amount] TOTAL DAMAGES: $[Total Amount] DEMAND: I hereby demand payment of $[Total Amount] within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter to compensate me for damages caused by your negligent inspection. Please forward this letter to your Errors & Omissions insurance carrier for processing. If you do not have E&O coverage, you will be personally liable for these damages. If I do not receive satisfactory response within 30 days, I will pursue all available legal remedies, including filing a complaint with the Contractors State License Board (if applicable) and commencing civil litigation for negligence, in which I will seek not only the above damages but also attorney fees, costs of suit, and any other relief the court deems appropriate. Please contact me at [Phone/Email] to discuss resolution. Sincerely, _______________________________ [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name] Enclosures: - Original inspection report dated [Date] - Second inspection report from [Company] dated [Date] - Photographs of roof damage - Repair estimates/invoices - Interior damage photographs (if applicable) - Temporary housing receipts (if applicable) cc: Contractors State License Board (if filing complaint) [Your attorney, if applicable]