From Shingles to Rubber

Commercial roofs are large, complex, and expensive to repair or replace if damaged. That's why it's so important to choose the right roofing company to work with and make a feasible and workable plan. Check out these five key aspects of commercial roofing projects that will help ensure that your roof replacement or roof repair project goes smoothly, quickly, and successfully.

1. Comprehensive Consultation on Your Roofing Needs

A proper consultation with your contractor should include an evaluation of your property and the current conditions of your roof, including any repairs or maintenance that has been done in the past. This aspect explores your goals for the roofing project: do you want to install a new roof or reroof? What roof materials do you want? What features do you need? And so on. 

2. Roof Inspection and Damage Assessment

To restore a damaged roof, you must inspect for the damage and then assess the extent of the damage. In this process, the roofer will document all areas that require repair or replacement. The documentation is essential to having your insurance company pay for any damage to your property by weather events such as windstorms or hail storms. 

This process is also essential to ensuring that your contractor does not replace or repair something that does not need replacing or repairing.

3. Defining Project Scope and Budget Estimates 

It is crucial to define your project and budget before beginning a commercial roofing project. The project scope shows what work will be done, while a budget estimate sets forth how much money will be spent on labor, materials, and other costs. 

Without these two elements in place, it can be difficult to determine whether or not your expectations are realistic or if they need to be adjusted before starting work on site.

4. Plans for Installation, Repair, and Maintenance 

The roofing contractor needs to show how and when they will do the work. The plans for installation, repair, and maintenance should include details on how long it will take to complete each phase of your project. It should also include details on any required permits or inspections as well as who is responsible for obtaining them. This section should also outline who is responsible for what tasks. 

5. Warranties 

A commercial roofing project is an expensive undertaking, and you need to make sure that your money is well spent. Warranties ensure that if anything goes wrong with your new roof, you are shielded against prohibitive costs. A strong warranty also shows how much a roofer believes in their brand. 

It's important to keep your business's property up-to-date, and the roof plays a big role in it. Contact a roofer today to get answers to all your questions on your planned commercial roofing project.