The First Step of Any Commercial Roof Leak Repair Is to Find the Source
When it comes to commercial roof repair, a leak is typically the classic example many property owners think of. Leaks cause many significant problems, and when they progress far enough, they become hard to miss—think of water stains, mold and mildew, or even water dripping from the roof of your commercial building during a storm.
Leaks are not always simple to identify and diagnose, however, and for our commercial roofing team at Elite Roofing & Solar, our first priority is getting to the root cause of any problem we’re called in to solve. In some instances, we may be the second, third, or fourth roofer to inspect the roof—and our thorough process ensures we don’t miss leaks when we set out to find them. Here are a few reasons why our commercial roof leak diagnosis and repair team is so adept at identifying roofing issues.
Getting All the Info
Many commercial property managers and business owners may not realize it, but the inspection process starts with a conversation. Before walking around on a commercial roof to identify a leak or identify other areas in need of repair, our team will first speak with our client to learn all we can about the roof.
Crucial information will include when the roof was installed, how often it’s been inspected and maintained, whether any repairs have been made to the roof throughout its lifespan, how long they’ve noticed the leak, and so on. While not every piece of information will play a role in diagnosing your roof leak, we’ll almost always learn something note. This information will help expedite the process and cue our team on what to look for once we head up to the roof.
Attention to Detail
When water is dripping from your roof or you see water stains overhead, it’s easy to think there must be a huge, glaring problem with your roof. In many cases, though, leaks occur due to subtle damage that might even be difficult to see with the naked eye. After all, if your roof had a large hole in it, that’s something that would cause you to schedule a repair fairly quickly.
When it comes to commercial roof leak repair, attention to detail is critical. A hole, crack, or puncture just a few millimeters across can create an opportunity for rainwater to seep into your roof and create a leak. And when you’ve worked in commercial roofing for as long as we have, you learn where to look to find these types of vulnerabilities.
Getting Up Close and Personal
Our team at Elite Roofing & Solar isn’t afraid to get our hands—or arms, knees, or faces—dirty during the inspection process. Because finding a leak requires such close attention to detail, sometimes that means getting up close and personal with parts of your commercial roof. It means looking not just outside, but inside too, as well as checking key components like your roof’s ventilation and drainage systems.
See Our Team in Action!
Want to see an example of our commercial roofing team in action during a commercial roof inspection? Elite Roofing & Solar’s Dave Estes filmed a quick video documenting a leak we found on an EPDM roof recently. We were the third roofing company to inspect the roof—but by using our experience and thorough process, Dave was able to find the root cause of this roof’s leak.
Some of the key reasons Dave was able to find this leak? He knew the roof was relatively old, he knew common weak points to check, and as you can see in the video below, he wasn’t afraid to get his knees dirty to find the root cause.
Call Elite Roofing & Solar for Your Commercial Roof Leak Repair
At Elite Roofing & Solar, our team of experienced Denver roofers has the right skills and know-how to identify, diagnose, and quickly repair your commercial roof leak. Our team has in-depth knowledge of all commercial roofing systems, including common vulnerabilities and spots where leaks are likely to form.
If you’re having trouble getting to the root cause of your leak, we’re here to help! Schedule a commercial roof inspection with our team today.
