UBI, Inc. The roof is designed to protect all the components of the home. There are many roof styles and roof material coverings. Each style and material is inspected for, wear, potential leaks, defects and other deficiencies. Roofing problems can cause serious harm to other components of the building. The method of Inspection depends on many factors such as snow cover, slope, height and terrain. Other aspects of the roofing inspection include attic vents, chimneys, plumbing stacks, and visible flashing's.