Roof Damage Disputes End Careers. Documentation Prevents Them.
Roofers are uniquely exposed — you work on the most weathered, highest-risk surface of any building, and clients can claim damage months after your visit. CYA gives you a time-locked photo record that proves exactly what was there before you started.
Built for roofing contractors, flat roof specialists, and weatherproofing teams.
Disputes roofers face every day.
Roofing disputes are expensive, slow, and nearly impossible to defend without photographic evidence of the roof's pre-existing condition.
"That leak started after you were on the roof. You've damaged the membrane somewhere."
You're called back at your cost to investigate a leak in a section you never worked on, with no pre-work photos to prove it.
"The flashing was fine before your team touched it. Now water is getting in at the joint."
Client withholds final payment and demands you re-do the flashing — unable to show the deteriorated condition it was in before you started.
"Those tiles were intact when we last had the roof inspected. You must have cracked them walking across."
Repair bill issued for tiles that were already cracked or slipped before your team arrived. No arrival-state documentation to dispute it.
"You said the flat roof repair would solve the water ingress. It's still leaking. You're liable."
Dispute escalates over whether the remaining ingress is inside or outside the scope of your repair — no pre-work condition photos to define the boundary.
The real cost of poor documentation.
Roofing defects often aren't discovered until the next rain event — sometimes months later. By then, the site has changed and the only record of the original condition is what's in your phone's camera roll, if anything.
Figures sourced from US and UK industry data. Regional costs vary.
Three steps to complete protection.
CYA creates a weather-event-proof record of every roof before work begins — the most important 10 minutes of any roofing job.
Pre-Work Roof Survey Documentation
Before any work begins, systematically photograph every section of the roof — existing damage, cracked tiles, failed flashing, ponding areas, and vegetation growth. All photos are locked with GPS and timestamp.
Document Work in Progress
Capture materials used, installation details, and stage-by-stage progress photos. Build a record your insurance company, client, and solicitor can follow without ambiguity.
Final Inspection and Client Sign-Off
Complete the job record with after-state photos, note any areas outside your scope, and collect the client's digital signature before leaving site. One tap generates a full PDF.
Specific use cases for roofers.
Flat Roof Repairs
Flat roofs are notorious for disputed leaks. CYA's before-and-after documentation shows exactly which areas were repaired and the condition of adjacent sections.
Storm Damage Repairs
Insurance-funded storm repairs require detailed evidence of what was damaged and what was pre-existing. CYA generates the structured reports that insurers require.
New Roof Installations
Document the old roof's condition before stripping, log every stage of the new installation, and create a commissioning record for the new system.
Maintenance Contracts
Build a timestamped condition history for every property under contract. Show deterioration over time and protect against claims that damage happened during a recent visit.
Simple, transparent pricing.
Pay per company and per active worker. No hidden fees, no per-report charges.
Full access to all CYA features — unlimited jobs, PDF reports, and storage. Billed monthly, cancel any time.
Save €280.50 in your first year
That's 40% off compared to monthly billing
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required to get started.
The next disputed job could cost you more than your profit for the month.
Roofers who document every job close faster, dispute less, and build stronger reputations. Join CYA's early access programme today.
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