According to statistics, roofs provided with regular inspections and preventative maintenance are on average 30% longer lasting than those that don’t. When you consider the sheer value of your roofing investment, extending that lifetime is unquestionably good business.
Part of good preventative maintenance in the Atlanta region is making the necessary repairs after there has been damage. We put off repairing damage as long as we can, but hat is a bad idea. No damage repairs itself. The longer you wait, the higher the costs of repairing and the less protection that your building and business have.
Scheduled Inspections & Maintenance – The Perfect Combination
For the best results, you should have your commercial roof inspected twice a year: once in the Spring and once in the Autumn. This way, you can identify any seasonal damage caused by the preceding weather and prepare yourself accordingly for the oncoming weather.
Any items marked for damage or deficiency should be corrected right away. Repairs to things addressed immediately will not have a chance of worsening down the road.
Additionally, preventative maintenance should include cleaning of the roof to ensure that things like debris, garbage and general junk are removed. This also includes removing any from ponding water, ice damming and other drainage issues that could impact gutters or downspouts.
This is also a time to tighten up loose seams, correct rust spots in your metal roofing, or fix hail damage divots in a foam system.
Other Inspections
As well as seasonal inspections, you should consider an inspection with repairs or maintenance services on other occasions.
Weather Related. If you had a major hailstorm, high winds, or other significant adverse weather, you should have the roof inspected.
Once more, you are seeking damage that needs immediate attention, as well as maintenance issues that may be required.
Just as important, your insurance policy has a window of time within which you can file a roof insurance claim. If you schedule an inspection now, you give yourself a chance to make and get a valid claim approved and implemented before the next weather event.
If there is no storm damage, we can create documentation showing you performed due diligence and, if a roofing inspection was completed, document the date the inspector noted the roof as being in good shape. When a future event happens, a quick approval of your claim could depend on this documentation.
Sale/Purchase. If you are considering selling your commercial building, or if you are looking to purchase a new building, a quality commercial inspection is 100% recommended. If deficiencies are found and repairs are needed, these costs ought to be factored in the pricing decision.
If you are looking for Roofing Repairs, Inspections or Maintenance Programs in the Atlanta, GA region, call us today at 615-265-0598 to talk to one of our specialists. We proudly serve clients through Georgia.