The inspection records membrane, seams, flashings, drains, penetrations, edge metal, moisture indicators, photographs, and practical next steps in a condition report. A roof inspection is only useful if it produces something you can act on. We walk every roof we inspect section by section, document condition with photographs, and deliver a written report that scores the roof's remaining service life and flags what needs attention now versus what can be budgeted for later.
We check field membrane condition, seam integrity, flashing and penetration details, drainage function, and edge metal at every roof we inspect. On metal roofs we check fastener condition and panel seam separation. On any roof carrying rooftop equipment, we check curb flashing and confirm service technicians have not left equipment access points improperly resealed after HVAC work, which is a recurring issue on buildings that see frequent mechanical service.
We photograph every deficiency at the moment we find it rather than relying on notes taken later from memory, and we cross-reference this visit against any prior inspection on file for the same roof so the report reflects genuine change over time rather than a fresh list disconnected from history.
For buildings near Macon's industrial corridors and distribution parks, we pay particular attention to ponding areas, since Georgia's summer storm intensity turns marginal drainage into standing water fast, and standing water accelerates membrane wear well beyond its expected timeline.
We also check for foot-traffic wear near HVAC access paths and rooftop walkway pads, since inspection and service crews walking the same route repeatedly over years can wear a membrane thin in a way that is easy to miss without a close ground-level look.
Property managers, facilities directors, and asset managers need inspection reports that hold up in a capital planning file, not a verbal summary. Our reports include a condition score by roof section, photo documentation tied to specific locations, a list of deficiencies ranked by urgency, and a budget-range forecast for anticipated repair or replacement timing. If your organization requires a specific report format for board or ownership review, tell us and we will match it.
We also flag any items that appear to violate manufacturer installation guidance or code-required detailing, which matters most for buildings where a future warranty claim or an insurance review could hinge on documented compliance at the time of inspection.
We recommend inspecting most commercial roofs at least twice a year, once in spring ahead of thunderstorm season and once in fall to catch anything the summer heat and storms left behind. Buildings with rooftop units that see frequent service calls benefit from more frequent checks, since equipment access is the most common source of new leaks between scheduled inspections. Large distribution and manufacturing roofs with multiple rooftop units and heavy foot traffic often justify quarterly visits rather than the standard twice-a-year schedule.
Post-storm inspections are a separate service. After a significant hail or wind event, we recommend a dedicated inspection focused specifically on impact and uplift damage rather than folding it into a routine visit.
We also recommend an inspection any time a building changes hands operationally, even without a sale, such as when a new tenant takes over a distribution facility. Roof condition history does not always transfer with the lease, and a fresh inspection establishes a documented baseline for the new occupant.
We also perform roof inspections tied to property acquisition or lease negotiation, where a buyer, tenant, or their broker needs an independent condition assessment before closing. These reports are scoped to answer specific questions about remaining life and near-term capital exposure, delivered on the timeline a transaction typically demands.
An inspection report is the starting point for a maintenance or capital plan, not the end of the conversation. Once we deliver the findings, we walk through the priorities with your team and can scope follow-up repair, recover, or reroof work based on what the inspection found, without pressure to act on anything beyond what the data supports.
For multi-building portfolios, we can stack inspection reports year over year so a facilities director sees the trend line for each roof rather than a single snapshot, which makes it easier to defend a capital request when a roof's decline is documented rather than anecdotal.
It depends on square footage and roof complexity, but most facility inspections in the Macon area are completed within a single visit, with the written report following shortly after.
Yes, we offer dedicated post-storm inspections focused on hail impact and wind uplift, separate from routine condition inspections.
Our reports include photo documentation and a ranked deficiency list that supports both insurance discussions and internal capital planning, though we do not represent the report as an insurance adjuster's finding.
We generally recommend twice a year for most commercial roofs, with additional inspections after major storm events or significant rooftop equipment service work.
Yes, we perform due diligence inspections scoped to the timeline and questions relevant to an acquisition or lease negotiation.
