You’re not sure why but water has started to leak into your commercial building. You’re guessing it’s coming from somewhere on the roof. So, you’re wondering: what should you do?<\/p>\n
Well, you’re going to need\u00a0emergency commercial roof leak repair<\/a>. But how do you go about finding it? We will cover that in detail below, showing you exactly what to do when dealing with a leaky roof on your commercial property.<\/p>\n First, you should make sure it’s actually an emergency. Not all roofing problems need to be fixed as soon as possible. By waiting for standard roofing services, you can save money.<\/p>\n Let’s get this out of the way first: roof leaking is always an emergency. If you have a leaking roof, you need to call up your local commercial roofer as soon as possible. The quicker you fix the leak, the less damage it will do to your commercial property.<\/p>\n Now, what types of problems can get by with standard roof repair? A few (though not over 5) missing shingles, small roof cracks, and light physical trauma.<\/p>\n Note, however, that if, for example, a large branch fell down on your roof, you need to call an emergency roofer as soon as possible. The weight of the falling branch could compromise the structural integrity of your building and needs to be dealt with swiftly.<\/p>\n Once you’ve decided it’s an emergency, you should utilize Google to search for prospective roofing repair companies. Type in something to the effect of “emergency commercial roof repair” or “leak roof repair for commercial building”. This will provide you with a range of companies in your area.<\/p>\n Next to each prospect, you’ll see a star rating. You should use this star rating to gauge the prospect’s quality. You should then compile a list of 3 to 5 prospects for further comparison.<\/p>\n It’s best to only choose prospects with 4-star overall ratings or higher.<\/p>\n There are all sorts of commercial roofing materials out there. These run the gamut from modified bitumen to built-up asphalt\u00a0to EPDM<\/a>\u00a0and more. Regardless of the material you have, you need to make sure you choose a roof repair company with experience in repairing it.<\/p>\n Some companies specify this information on their websites. Other websites provide only generalized information on their websites. For the latter group, you’ll just need to call them up and ask.<\/p>\n Never choose a repair company that hasn’t worked with your material before. If you do, you’ll essentially serve as a Guinea pig for that particular roofer. In other words, their lack of experience in repairing such a roof risks causing it further damage.<\/p>\n When hiring a roofer to work on your property’s roof, you risk damage being done to the roof in some way. In fact, there’s a small chance of the roofer damaging other parts of your property as well.<\/p>\n This can happen with any company and has little to do with incompetence. Even seasoned roofers make mistakes. The important thing is that the roofer’s mistakes are covered by insurance.<\/p>\n Therefore, before hiring your emergency roofer, you need to check for insurance coverage. You should not only check for general liability insurance but for workers’ compensation insurance as well. The former will protect you financially in the event of damage; the latter will protect you financially in the event of a roofing employee being injured on your property.<\/p>\n Make sure to see official proof of both of these policies before signing any contracts.<\/p>\n Not only should the roofer have insurance but the proper licensure as well. Licensure shows that the roofer is legitimate and that they’re being regulated by an overseeing body. This protects you, the customer.<\/p>\nMake Sure Its Actually an Emergency<\/h2>\n
Google Prospects<\/h2>\n
Ensure the Prospect Has Worked With Your Roofing Material Before<\/h2>\n
Check for Insurance<\/h2>\n
Ensure that the Roofer Is Licensed<\/h2>\n