Potential Problems with a Commercial Roofing Project
When you embark on a commercial roofing project, whether it’s routine maintenance or a roof replacement, you want to do everything you can to ensure it goes smoothly. But sometimes glitches can occur. Here are some key potential problems to know about.
Safety
Safety should always be top of mind when your company has a roofing project taking place. Those can include accidents and injuries, including those pertaining to old roofing debris being improperly handled and addressed. Always closely monitor the project at all times and hire a contractor who has an established safety program and can oversee the project from a safety standpoint.
Site cleanup
Your roofing company might not be as conscientious as they should be when it comes to keeping the entire project site clean and tidy. For example, they might drop pieces of old roofing materials or nails around your property. That obviously could create aesthetic and safety hazards. Your contractor should have a plan in place to keep the site clean at all times.
Cost issues
Before you begin a roofing project, the contract should spell out the expected costs for the project. Come to an agreement before the project begins as to how you will address the situation if unforeseen issues arise (which is not uncommon) and the project goes over budget.
Timing challenges
Ahead of the roofing work’s start, you’ll have a schedule for the project, that specifies how many days and hours the project is expected to take. Problems can arise when there are project delays and other timing issues. The project start could be delayed for a variety of reasons. Of course, no one has any control over the weather, and sometimes rain or other inclement weather can sidetrack a roofing project. Have a plan in place for getting back on track even if the project is delayed.
The obvious preventative solution to potential commercial roofing problems is to prepare, plan and hire the right contractor. With an eye on these details and others, Royalty has been installing commercial roofing with integrity, quality, value and service since 1986.