Roof Inspections & Maintenance

A service provided by DePinho Roofing, where inspections and/or basic maintenance are performed on an annual basis.

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  • DePinho Roofing
    2832 N. OLIVE AVE.
    ORANGE, CA 92865
    LIC. # 683894

The goal

To create value to property owners, managers and representatives by providing honest and experienced recommendations and services on all roofing needs in a proactive manner.

Key Advantages
  • Identify and mitigate potential issues before evolving to costly damages and leaks.
  • Roof life increase by several years.
  • Recordkeeping of inspections and maintenance performed for warranty purposes. This is often a requirement by the manufacturer.
  • Warranty extensions for select NDL warranties.
  • Long lasting relationship with a licensed roofing professional that knows the property’s history and provides honest and experienced recommendations.
Designed for
  • Commercial buildings (office buildings, warehouses, etc.)
  • Apartment complexes
  • Condominium HOA’s

Typical Scope

Annual Roof Inspection

(included in all agreements)
  • Once a year, DePinho Roofing will thoroughly inspect all buildings, looking for signs of potential issues.
  • A report with photos, comments and recommendations will be generated and provided to the customer upon completion of each visit.
  • Depending on the inspector’s findings, DePinho Roofing may provide a proposal for repairs and/or maintenance.

Annual Basic Roof Maintenance

(not always included in agreement)
  • If included in agreement, DePinho Roofing will perform basic maintenance during inspection visit, such as cleaning debris from waterways, resealing penetrations, resealing coping metal, re-securing slid tiles, replacing broken tiles, etc.
  • The basic maintenance items may vary depending on the roof type and needs. All applicable items will be listed in the agreement.
  • DePinho Roofing may also perform work on a T&M basis, assuming technician and materials are available during inspection visit.

A Key Comparison

Preventative Roof Maintenance Program

  • Proactive approach
  • Once a year visits scheduled in advance
  • All roofs are inspected (unless specified)
  • Inspection report is generated for recordkeeping
  • Identifies and mitigates issues before costly repairs are needed
  • Roof life expectancy is likely to increase

Regular Roof Repairs

  • Reactive approach
  • Visits scheduled upon request and availability
  • Only the leak area is inspected
  • No inspection report is generated
  • Damages have already occurred and repairs are typically costly
  • Roof life expectancy is not likely to increase

Common Maintainable Issues

Clogged Drains

Clogged drains/scuppers are easy to prevent, yet a very common condition found at flat roofs. It is very important to have all drains and waterways checked and cleaned regularly in order to avoid ponding water, which can significantly reduce the life of the roof system, as well as cause leaks.

Loose/Damaged Roof Edges

Loose/damaged roof edges is a common condition found at aged BUR roofs. Failure to repair/maintenance these edges could result in water intrusion under the roofing system, causing wood damage and leaks. It is important to have these edges checked regularly and resealed as needed.

Cracked Mastic at Roof Corners

Corners are often encountered at flat roofs in areas such as skylight curbs, AC platforms, parapet walls, etc. These corners are vulnerable and they need to be properly maintained over the years in order to avoid leaks.

Signs of Ponding Water

Should ponding water exist over time, it will deteriorate the roof system prematurely and it will cause leaks. If a water ponding area is identified in a timely manner, the issue may be mitigated by a silicone coating application before leaks emerge.

Cracked/Missing Sealant at Metalwork

Cracked/missing sealant at metalwork may cause water intrusion and leaks. It is important to have all metalwork checked and maintained when necessary.

Cracked/Missing Sealant at Roof Penetrations

Cracked/missing sealant at roof penetrations may cause water intrusion and leaks. Resealing the roof penetrations in a regular basis is a must. While it is not needed to reseal all penetrations every year, the frequency in which the sealant fails may vary. Therefore, the best approach is to have all penetrations checked every year and have them resealed as needed.

Broken Tiles

Broken tiles are easy to fix, yet if not replaced in a timely manner they could cause underlayment failure due to exposure to sun and weather conditions, which ultimately results in leaks and damaged plywood. Note that once the underlayment is damaged, what was once an easy fix by replacing a broken tile becomes a larger repair, as an entire area needs to be stripped off in order to repair the underlayment and plywood. Therefore, it is good practice to have tile roofs inspected once a year by a roofing professional, who is trained to walk roofs safely without breaking tiles.

Debris in Waterways and Gutters

It is very important to keep the waterways and gutters free of debris in order to allow water to properly flow off the roof. Should these areas be obstructed by debris, the water may travel to a vulnerable area where a leak could occur.

Bird Nesting at Undershots

Undershots are notorious for bird nesting issues. Excessive amounts of bird droppings can obstruct waterways and gutters, ultimately resulting in leaks, as well as diseases. Should this be an issue at your community, our recommendation is to install screens at these locations in order to prevent bird nesting.

Blown Off Shingles

Blown off shingles are common at older roofs. It is important to have these shingles replaced in order to prevent leaks and damaged plywood.

Damaged Trim at Ridges

It is common for ridge pieces to deteriorate and fail prior to the rest of the roof. Replacing these ridge pieces could help avoiding leaks, as well as postponing the need of a new roof by a few years.