Does a VA appraiser check the roof?
Yes. The VA appraiser inspects the roof as part of MPR review — looking for visible damage, leaks, and remaining useful life. End-of-life roofs typically trigger a repair or replacement requirement. Florida insurance carriers often pile their own roof requirements on top.
Plain-English explanation
VA wants reasonable remaining useful life (commonly 3+ years) on the roof. Visible leaks, missing shingles, and major sagging trigger MPR conditions. In Florida, the homeowners-insurance side often requires a wind-mitigation report and a 4-point inspection that scrutinize the roof — those can effectively force repair or replacement before the lender accepts the binder, even when VA itself might tolerate the roof condition.
What can change the answer?
Property condition against MPRs, repair requirements, Tidewater process, and Reconsideration of Value can change the appraised value and timeline.
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VA guidelines are the rule. Your COE, entitlement, residual income, property, and Florida costs are what decide the actual answer.
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