Roof Maintenance Contracts
Implementing a roof maintenance and inspection program is a smart and safe business decision for both property owners and facility managers. Unfortunately, many roofs are managed reactively, with leaks only being repaired after significant damage has occurred to the roof or building interior. To extend the life of your roof and lower repair costs, a proactive maintenance contract is highly recommended.
A commercial roofing system is a valuable asset consisting of three primary components: the roof deck, rigid insulation, and the membrane. Addressing leaks early can help avoid costly repairs to these components. Research from Firestone Building Products, conducted over 15 years, shows that buildings with proactive maintenance programs experience roof maintenance costs of $0.14 per square foot. Without such a program, costs increase dramatically to $0.25 per square foot.
A 2003 study by the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress yielded similar findings. It revealed that the average lifespan of a low-slope roofing system is 17 years. However, building owners who invest in a maintenance contract can extend their roof's life to 21 years, compared to just 13 years for those who rely on reactive maintenance without a contract.
Additionally, most manufacturers' warranties require regular roof inspections and maintenance. United Roofing offers thorough roof inspections by qualified professionals as part of our preventative maintenance contract, helping you protect your roofing investment.
A Typical Maintenance Program Involves the Following Services:
- Clean All Roof Drains, Scuppers, and Gutters
- Clean Roof Areas Where Ponding Water Accumulates
- Repair All Membrane Damage from Punctures
- Inspection of All Flashings at Penetrations and Curbs (including Walls, Pipes, and Skylights)
- Inspection of all Seams and Expansion Joints in the Field of the Roof
- Re-Secure any Loose Sheet Metal, Gutters, or Downspouts
- Apply Caulk to Roof Areas as Needed
- Priority Service for Roof Emergencies
- Thermal Scan of Roof System to Detect Water Infiltration (Available at Additional Charge)
An infrared roof inspection is available with our maintenance contract at a discounted rate.
To inquire about pricing or request more information about a United Roofing maintenance contracts, please email us.