Homeowners can't distinguish between cosmetic tile roof damage and structural problems requiring expensive replacement

Homeowners with tile roofs face costly uncertainty when damage appears—they don't know if they need a simple repair ($500-2000) or a full roof replacement ($15,000-30,000+). Without expert diagnosis, they either overpay for unnecessary replacements or ignore serious structural damage that leads to water damage, mold, and foundation problems. Current solutions require expensive in-person inspections from roofing contractors with conflicting financial incentives.