Roof Maintenance Services

Protect Your Investment With Preventative Roof Maintenance

Our regular maintenance program will help ensure that your home or business is protected from potential damage at its earliest stages. We’ll be able to identify vulnerable parts of your roofing membrane or flashing and address them before they escalate into larger issues.

We especially recommend our maintenance program for commercial roofs, as they are more prone to foot traffic. Any flat roof that has HVAC units or vents, as commonly seen in restaurants, is more susceptible to damage caused by the maintenance of those rooftop units. Therefore, it’s even more important to monitor the condition of these areas.

Commercial Roof Maintenance

Since commercial roofs are often several stories high, they are more susceptible to the elements, especially high winds. They bear the brunt of any storm that Florida throws their way. Additionally, because they are so high, it can be difficult to visually inspect them for damage. This is why having a professional roofing contractor inspect the roof and perform needed maintenance is so crucial.

Flat Roof Maintenance

High-rise buildings, shopping centers, and most types of commercial buildings will have a flat roof system. These roofing systems will need maintenance to inspect the penetrations, seams, parapet walls, and more. Often, since these roofs have such a low slope, it is important to ensure that the water is draining off the roof properly, which is why we also inspect for ponding water and make sure all the drains are open and not blocked by debris. If debris covers your roof and blocks the drains, it can cause water to pond, which will rapidly age the roof.

Since commercial flat roofs are made up of layers of insulation and roofing material, a leak on a flat roof can enter one location but spread to other points of the roof decking. This is why having someone visually inspect and perform minor maintenance on a roof can help catch an issue before it grows bigger.

Having your flat roof maintained by a licensed roofer will help prolong the roof’s life. In our program, we’ll be able to perform minor repairs or apply coatings when needed. Often, the roofing material is expected to last 20-plus years, but some components, such as caulking around a pipe, might only last 7 to 10 years. These are the types of maintenance items that need to be monitored.

Multi-Family Buildings

Other types of commercial buildings, such as apartment complexes, community associations, or multi-family buildings, will have sloped roofing consisting of shingle, tile, or metal roofs. These types of roofs will also need regular maintenance to prolong their lives. From inspecting flashing along the walls to pipes, gutters, and more, a maintenance plan can make all the difference for your community without breaking the bank.

A shingle roof is more susceptible to high winds that can blow a shingle off, exposing the roof decking. Having a regular inspection will enable us to maintain minor repairs like this. Additionally, roofs that are surrounded by trees can have branches that crack or break tiles, exposing the roofing material to the sun, which can speed up the aging process. There will also be areas of roof sealant that will need to be maintained around pipes, flashings, and other penetrations on the roof.

What to Expect from Our Roof Maintenance Program

We understand the unique challenges that come from the South Florida climate, from severe hurricanes to extreme heat. With our 20-plus years of roofing experience, we’ve seen it all and understand the need to ensure your roof is in top-notch shape. It’s important to have peace of mind, both before and after a storm, that your roof is in good condition. Below are a few of the key elements we address during our inspections and maintenance of your roofing material.

Regular Inspections Help Identify Wear and Tear

Roofing material can expand and contract, especially in South Florida, where it is blistering hot one moment and then rains the next minute to cool the roof. This is why we will set you up on either a six-month or yearly inspection schedule, depending on the needs of your building. We’ll perform a visual inspection of the roof and any known vulnerable areas.

Drains, Debris, Water Ponding, and More

If your drains are not working properly, water can pond on the roof and rapidly age the roof. To protect against this common issue, we’ll inspect all the drains, clear and remove debris from the roof, and ensure that water can flow off the roof as needed. If water is ponding on the roof for longer than it should, we’ll address these concerns with you and provide a solution to resolve these issues efficiently.

Seams and Roof Surface Area

Next, we’ll inspect the seams and open areas of the roof, looking for any signs of poor adhesion or areas where the seams of the roofing material might be compromised. We’ll inspect for any transitions between slopes, corners, or flashings. If smaller patchwork is required, we’ll address these concerns right away to prevent them from growing even larger.

Flashing Penetrations, and Pipes

One of the most common areas for a roof to require maintenance is along the flashing, pipes, or penetrations. These areas are often more susceptible to leaking and will require regular inspections. We’ll look for material that might be cracking or caulk that is aging and needs to be replaced. We’ll visually inspect these transitions and rectify them before they become w