Maintenance
Roofing Maintenance and Service
Protect Your Investment
Your roof protects everything underneath it, yet it’s often overlooked. Roofs endure more wear and tear than any other part of a building, and neglect can quickly turn minor issues into major problems. Replacement costs can vary widely, from just a few dollars per square foot to over $15 per square foot, depending on factors like building height, roof slope, flashing, equipment, and even asbestos removal.
Maximize Your Roof’s Lifespan
The best way to protect your investment is with a consistent maintenance program. Regular inspections can catch small issues before they escalate, saving time, money, and stress down the line. Treat your roof like any other valuable asset: monitor, maintain, and address minor wear promptly to ensure it performs at its best throughout its entire service life.
Typical items included in our basic maintenance program are:
- Semi-annual inspections.
- Detailed written inspection reports.
- Photographs of roof problem areas.
- Cleaning of drains and removal of debris.
- Inspection of general purpose sealant at roof system flashing joints, penetration pockets, etc.
- Inspection for tears, punctures, and abrasions not covered under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Inspection of interior and exterior walls for cracks and moisture stains.
- Inspection of flashing conditions such as curbs and parapet walls.
Let our team of roofing professionals work for you.
- No one has more experience in roofing maintenance.
- Our fleet of maintenance trucks can be quickly dispatched anywhere in the tri-state.
Did You Know?
The warranty on your roof can be voided by the manufacturer for lack of proper maintenance?
Reasons To Institute Our Roof Maintenance Program
- It is much cheaper to find and fix leaks before they occur.
- Roofs are a lot like cars. They are “low” maintenance, but not “no” maintenance. When we have customers who only fix their roofs when they leak but otherwise pay no attention to them, invariably they have far more leaks, spend more on repairs, and still replace their roofs much sooner than those who proactively maintain them.
- Customers who only fix their roofs when they leak are the same customers who discover they have a major roof problem when it’s too late to save the roof, and haven’t budgeted for the inevitable roof replacement. The aim of our system is to make sure you’re never faced with that surprise.
- Our repair technicians are specialists. They know what to look for to avoid problems before they occur and they are well trained to find the source of a leak if one does occur.
- Our response time goal for our subscribers is 24 hours. Subscribers will always receive priority over non-subscribers.
- If you have an older roof our system will help you determine when it is time for a roof replacement.
The 8% Rule
How Do You Know It’s Time for a Roof Replacement?
We use the 8% Rule — a simple, objective guideline — to help determine when a roof should be repaired versus replaced. This approach is based on the traditional rate of return for commercial real estate, but you can adjust the percentage to fit your situation.
Here’s how it works:
- As your roof ages, ongoing maintenance and minor repairs are necessary to
keep it watertight. - If you can spend no more than 8% of the cost of a new roof each year on
maintenance while keeping it in good condition, continuing repairs is cost-
effective. - When maintenance costs exceed that threshold and repairs can no longer keep
the roof reasonably watertight, it’s time to replace the roof immediately.
Use the 8% Rule as a practical, unbiased guide to protect your investment and avoid unnecessary expenses.
