Independent Roof Service

Independent Roof Services, Inc. has been providing a diverse population of property owners and designers throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont with sound roofing information and advice since 1984. Our team is not comprised of roofing contractors, nor are we affiliated with any roofing product manufacturers. We are independent roof consultants.

Walter E. Barschdorf, our founder and president, has worked in the roofing industry since 1964, when he started working in the sheet metal shop of Hanhel Bros. Co. Over the 22 years he spent working for a roofing contractor, he gained experience in all aspects of roofing from the products and installation to estimating and construction administration. Since then, he has spent over 20 more years inspecting, designing, and expanding this base of knowledge.

Jayme Barschdorf, our assistant and drafter, has been with Independent Roof Services full time since 2014. She has a B.A. degree from Clarke College and trained in AutoCAD at Penn Foster.

Our Services

Independent Roof Services provides a full spectrum of roof consulting services, from inspection and non-destructive roof moisture surveys to repair specifications and roof design. Our team is dedicated to helping property owners and designers make informed decisions about their roof systems.

Visual Inspection & Preventive Maintenance

Protect your investment and prolong its serviceable life. We perform a visual inspection of the roof to identify gross abnormalities at seams, penetrations, curbs, and edges, as well as high traffic and other suspect areas. Information is gathered to prepare a scale roof plan. This plan can be a useful reference for you, as well as for future inspection, repair, or design work.

Non-Destructive Roof Moisture Survey

Early detection and mitigation saves money and avoids aggravation. Water is the primary enemy of a roof system. Its entry and presence in the system is not always obvious. Small defects can be undetectable to the naked eye. Moisture can travel in the system and appear far from the entry point. It can be difficult to know what is happening below the roof membrane. Non-destructive roof moisture surveys using infrared and nuclear technology provide us with valuable information about the presence or absence of moisture below the surface. Small problems can be found early and mitigated before they become destructive and expensive.

Design Services

The right roof for you. We provide a wide spectrum of design services for new and existing construction. We collaborate with architects and engineers to provide you with the optimal roof system design to suit your new construction goals. When it is time to replace your existing roof, we can help you design a new system that will meet your needs and budget. Our goal is to ensure that your roof system functions properly, providing you with the protection and security you need.