Readiness check

Is your commercial roof actually being maintained?

A low-slope roof fails slowly and then all at once. Most of what shortens its life is preventable: blocked drains holding water, a split in a flashing nobody walked, repairs done by whoever was cheapest in a way that voided the warranty. Answer for how the roof is actually managed today, not the plan on paper. The score stays on your device; enter an email only if you want the roof maintenance checklist sent over.

1. Do you have a roof asset record (type, age, area, last work, and the warranty) for each roof?Yes, every roof is documented with the warranty on fileSome of it, scattered across files and peopleNo, we find out what we have when something leaks

2. Is the roof inspected on a schedule (typically twice a year) and after major storms?Yes, scheduled inspections plus a post-storm walkOnce in a while, or only when there is a problemNo one inspects it until water shows up inside

3. Are the drains, scuppers, and gutters kept clear so water leaves the roof?Yes, drainage is cleared on a schedule and after stormsWe clear them when we rememberNo, ponding water sits on the roof for days

4. Is there a leak log that tracks every leak from the report to a verified repair?Yes, leaks are logged and worked to a confirmed fixWe patch them but do not really track themNo record, the same spots leak again and again

5. Do you know your warranty terms and use authorized contractors so repairs do not void it?Yes, we know the terms and use approved contractorsWe have a warranty but are not sure what it requiresNo, anyone who shows up does the work

6. Are the flashings, penetrations, and sealants checked and maintained before they fail?Yes, the details get checked and resealed on scheduleOnly when one of them is already leakingNo one looks at the flashings or pitch pans

7. Is rooftop traffic controlled, with walkway pads to the equipment and damage from trades caught?Yes, walkways are in place and trade damage is documentedSome walkways, but foot traffic is mostly uncontrolledNo, anyone walks anywhere and we never see the damage

8. Is there a capital plan that tracks remaining roof life and budgets repair versus replacement?Yes, we track roof life and budget ahead for itWe deal with it when the bill arrivesNo plan, replacement is always an emergency