Commercial roof inspections are a vital part of maintaining a building’s integrity and safety. While most inspections reveal routine wear and tear, sometimes contractors come across unexpected surprises. From odd objects to unusual wildlife, the roofs of commercial buildings often conceal a collection of bizarre finds.
What’s hiding on your commercial roof?
Vegetation: Unexpected rooftop gardens, including weeds, moss, and even small trees, can grow in debris or neglected areas. We can help you clean the roof and use plant life the right way—to strategically cover the roof surface and provide natural insulation while reducing stormwater runoff.
Bird and Animal Nests: Birds, squirrels, and other small animals often make homes on rooftops, leading to nests or even entire colonies.
Sports Equipment: Balls, frisbees, and other sports items frequently land on roofs, especially if the commercial roof is located near a school or recreational facility.
Personal Belongings: Clothing, shoes, and other personal items can be found, sometimes blown up by the wind or left behind by maintenance workers or other contractors.
Old Tools and Equipment: Forgotten or misplaced tools and construction equipment left by previous workers. This may also have caused unexpected roof damage. Watch how you can help prevent this in our short video: Controlling Roof Access.
Unusual Structures: Makeshift shelters or living spaces created by homeless individuals.
Dead Animals: Birds, rodents, and other animals that have died on the roof, posing potential health hazards.
Graffiti and Vandalism: Graffiti artists sometimes use rooftops as canvases, and vandals may even cause damage to roof components. When one of our clients experienced roof vandalism, our team swooped in to save the day! See the pictures and read about it here.
Old Advertising Signs: Outdated or forgotten signs, banners, or remnants of old advertisements.
Drones: Crashed or abandoned drones, often from nearby hobbyists or commercial operations. We can discard these devices the proper way and then help you put drones to good use—inspecting your assets! Ask us about our drone assessments.
Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: Discarded or malfunctioning fireworks, which can pose significant safety risks.
Bullet Holes: Yes, seriously! One of our project managers recently spotted a bullet hole in a roofing membrane. Read more about it here.
These discoveries can range from amusing and harmless to serious and hazardous, causing roof damage and requiring costly repairs. Avoid unbudgeted expenses and unexpected downtime by performing routine assessments.
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