How To Maintain Your Commercial Roof - Pacific Coast Roofing Service

Maintaining your commercial roof is not only necessary for the integrity of your building, proof of routine maintenance is essential to protecting the roofing materials’ warranties. Forming a lasting relationship with a local, licensed roofer is the best thing you can do to protect your commercial roof, make sure it’s in top shape, and extend its lifespan.

Ultimately, routine maintenance of a commercial roof increases the value of the building and your business.

5 Smart Steps To Maintain A Commercial Roof

As the owner of a successful business, roof maintenance can easily slip to the bottom of your list of things to do. Yet, a well-maintained roof is essential to protecting the integrity of your building and preventing major leaks or roof damage from compromising the building’s interior. Plus, unnecessary roofing repairs or replacements are an expense you want to avoid.

Take these five smart steps to maintain your commercial roof and save thousands of dollars per decade. Plus, showing proof of routine roofing maintenance and repairs from a licensed roofing contractor is the only way you’ll be able to get full compensation from insurance carriers or warranty items.

Establish a relationship with a local, licensed roofer

The first step in maintaining a commercial roof is establishing a long-term relationship with a local, licensed roofer you can trust. We recommend interviewing at least three different roofing contractors before choosing the one that works best for you. Experience in commercial roofing is a must, and the best referrals often come from other business owners in the area.

Many roofing contractors have maintenance program opportunities. For an affordable monthly, quarterly, or annual fee some roofers offer membership programs. The membership offers business owners regular roof inspections and savings on necessary roof repairs and replacements. You also get top priority for inspections or repair calls at the beginning of the rainy season.

Schedule routine roof inspections

Your commercial roof should be inspected at least twice per year. Typically, we like to perform a late-spring inspection (at the end of the rainy season and then another one in the early fall (before the next storm season commences). This gives us a chance to clean up any messes and roofing debris, empty the gutters and downspouts to prevent overflows, and alert you to any roofing red flags that need immediate attention.

As with any building maintenance, catching potential issues on the early side saves you from larger repair bills later. Plus, routine roof inspections are proven to increase energy efficiency, which also saves your company money.

Keep a close eye on a flat roof design

Flat roof designs are a common feature in commercial buildings. While easy to build and access, flat roofs are more susceptible to water pooling and drainage issues that can lead to leaks or long-developing moisture problems. Without regular maintenance, your flat roof can develop issues that are only found when expensive repairs or replacements are the only solutions.

When you connect with us, we’ll schedule regular inspections for predetermined dates and keep an eye on things. Again, owners of flat-roofed businesses are well-served by joining a local roofer’s maintenance program to avoid the issues common to flat-roofs.

Preparation for storm and fire season

Bay area residents and business owners are more aware of fire risks than ever. The same is true for reputable roofing contractors. It’s our job to keep an eye on your roof and your landscape to make sure your building is prepared for both storm and fire season.

This includes recommending pruning of trees and bushes that create an excess fire risk, selecting roofing materials that are moisture and fire-resistant, and clearing the roof, gutters, and downspouts of accumulated debris so they can drain water and moisture away from the commercial roof building and foundation.

Keep the roof clean and attractive

Bay area commercial roofs are susceptible to wind-blown debris as well as algae in cooler, shadier locations. Both threaten the health of your roof and the commercial building. Plus, a dirty and poorly maintained roof takes away from the appearance of your brick-and-mortar storefront. Cleaning the roof and ensuring it looks its best is another way your roof increases value.

Schedule A Commercial Roof Inspection

Is your commercial building due for an inspection? Contact Pacific Coast Roofing, at (510) 912-5454, to schedule a free, no-obligation inspection. Our family-owned business has decades of roofing experience. We provide a quick response to anything roof related and are proud that 90% of our customers come by word-of-mouth from other satisfied commercial clients. Feel free to ask us for recent referrals!

Eva Tucker

2022-11-11

After a storm, I asked Pacific coast roofing service to inspect our roof for any damage or leak. Brian was very responsive and provided an honest evaluation of the roof. My roof required minimal work, which was provided by their company. I highly recommend them to anyone here in El Sobrante who needs their roof to be inspected/repaired.

P Herron

2022-11-04

I reviewed Pacific Coast a few years ago when they installed our new roof. They did excellent work then and still do. We had a disastrous exterior fire in September most likely due to PG&E equipment. Our local fire department chopped a hole in our roof to make sure there was no heat or flames inside the house. We weren’t on the schedule but Brian promised to work us in and get the job done before the winter rains. He kept his promise sending his carpenter to replace the charred fascia and roofers to patch the hole. I will always enthusiastically recommend Pacific Coast Roofing without reservation!

Hariett Davis

2022-10-29

I tried two previous times to get my roof repaired with other companies without success. Pacific Coast Roofing was able to work very fast with my insurance and the inspector to get the roof repair approved. Scheduling the work was easy and fast after. The crew came in promptly as scheduled and worked quickly and thoroughly. They made sure all my requests were met.

Jonathan Morton

2022-10-11

The experience with Pacific Coast Roofing was nothing less than exceptional! We worked with Brian who was perfectly attentive throughout the entire process. He came out personally to check and they made temporary repairs until we could have the entire roof replaced. The crew performing the replacement was extremely fast. Very professional experience at a very reasonable price. We highly recommend them! Thank you, Brian and team!

Adriana Hammond

2022-09-27

We hired Pacific Coast Roofing to handle a large job with a mix of flat and shingled roofing on an old building. Brian was incredible. He worked around our schedule and finished in a timely manner. Very happy with the finished product. They were upfront with their pricing and kept in touch when additional repairs were needed. I would highly recommend this company for any roofing needs.

Bruce Gill

2022-09-14

Pacific Coast Roofing and Brian were great. They were very communicative and they even helped me file the insurance claim. In addition, Brian was present during the whole process of repairs. I love the roof they installed on my house and would recommend them to others. The install crew was timely, professional and did a great job of cleaning up afterwards. Overall, I had a 5/5 experience and will definitely go back to them for future repairs, if needed.

Sylvia Dominguez

2022-08-23

I cannot express enough how wonderful Brian and Pacific Coast Roofing were to work with. They offered exceptional service in the installation and repairs while coordinating with our insurance company for the claim following a storm. Brian went above and beyond for any queries or problems we had. If you're looking for a roofing contractor in El Sobrante, I'd strongly recommend them, esp. Brian.

Davian Cook

2022-07-23

I cannot say enough about the dedication that Brian put in to inspect our roof. He had several adversities to make his appointment with us, but he still made the effort to go out of his way just to help us. He exceeded our expectations. He was very personable and polite. His knowledge about the industry is superb and his personality is remarkable.

Catherine Smith

2022-07-11

Brian of Pacific Coast Roofing was positively wonderful to work with and he made sure everything was completed to perfection every step of the way. He helped me choose the best roofing material, shingle color, gutter color, provided subcontractors to paint and repair the interior damage, replace chimney caps, and everything that needed to be done to restore my home in excellent condition after suffering damage. I would recommend them to anyone. They exude integrity and honesty in their dealings, both with the homeowner and insurance company. They made an otherwise frustrating situation into a positive experience, and I know they will stand by the work they performed.

steve taugner

2022-06-07

I rarely leave reviews but I have nothing but good things to say about Brian and this company. If there is anything negative at all its you cant reach them by phone. The work looks great and they were prompt, courteous and did a good clean up. I will use them again.