How often should you inspect a commercial roof?
Every one to three years, mentioned Harvey from Premier commercial roofing most building codes and insurance companies will require a visual inspection of the commercial roofing system. A detailed written report with photographs is often required.
What can you expect from professional commercial roofing services?
A complete visual assessment is performed looking at the condition of the entire roofing system including flashings, vents, skylights and roof penetrations to name a few. We also offer wind mitigation reports for insurance purposes if needed.
Who are typical clients of commercial roofing companies?
Most roofing companies are fortunate to work with some of the best property managers in the area who recognize the value of using trained professionals to help manage their building portfolios. This allows them to focus on growing their business while we keep their property roofs in top shape.
What type of roofs do roofing companies typically service?
Most roofing companies service flat, low-slope and complex roofing systems such as: Built-up, Modified Bitumen and Single Ply Systems. It’s also common for roofing companies to provide consultation services for green building initiatives including: solar power generation.
What are the advantages to using a professional commercial roofing company?
Using professionals provide property managers with access to trained staff who are well versed in the latest materials, installation techniques and equipment. They also have ready access to experienced staff that can be quickly dispatched to assist in times of emergency or when roofs are damaged by storms. This often saves property managers thousands of dollars in damages that would otherwise occur.
What are some of the common areas that roofing companies inspect on commercial roofs?
Commercial roofs can vary greatly in size, shape and complexity. As such, our approach varies depending on each project. Some items we will routinely check for include: damaged or missing flashings, proper ventilation and for wind mitigation if needed.
What are some things that a commercial roofing company will not check?
Most roofing companies do not inspect the interior of a building unless specifically instructed to do so by the property manager or owner. This often includes inspections of mechanical equipment, plumbing stacks and roof penetrations that may be located inside an occupied space.
How frequently should commercial roofing companies visit a building?
Typically, commercial roofing companies will conduct yearly inspections of the exterior of the entire building. However, this may be adjusted based on the size and type of project. For example, larger roofs are inspected more frequently than smaller ones due to their complexity.