A roof that is nearly level or slightly sloped is called a low-slope roof. No roof should be actually level and flat. It must have at least

Home inspectors should report on the "roof-covering" or the "roof-covering materials" that were observed during the home inspection.

One of the most common types of sloped-roof covering in the United States and Canada is asphalt shingles.

An infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.