MAINTENANCE PLANS
Maintenance Plans - Roof Coatings
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Our Clients Include
Roof inspections, recoating, and maintenance
At Custom Coatings, we’ve seen firsthand what a difference proactive roof maintenance can make. Why? Well, by the time you notice a problem with your roof, it’s likely been a problem for a while. And sometimes they start pretty small: a seam separation, a worn spot, a clogged drain holding water where it shouldn't, or an old roof coating that’s simply aged out.
Regular inspection is how you find those things while they're still a touch-up instead of a tear-out. We get up there on a schedule, find the failures, fix what needs fixing, and recoat before the membrane gives out. The roof keeps doing its job, and you don’t find out about problems the hard way.
What does a commercial roof inspection include?
Most recurring trouble spots on a commercial roof are fairly predictable:
- Seams and laps, where membrane roofs start to separate first.
- Flashing and penetrations, like vents, drains, HVAC curbs, and edges where two surfaces in your roofline meet.
- Ponding water, signaling a drainage problem that breaks down a roof faster than almost anything.
- The coating itself: thinning, blistering, granule loss, and the wear that tells us when/where a recoat is due.
- Drains and gutters, allowing the water to leave the roof the way it's supposed to.
We document what we find with photos, so you can see the condition of your roof without spending time on a ladder, and so you have a record of how it's changing over time.
When is it time to recoat your roof?
Inspection tells you when the coating itself, not just a spot repair, is due for renewal. A scheduled recoat goes on while the existing system is still sound, which resets the clock and adds years of life for a fraction of what a full roof replacement costs.
If your roof is past the point a recoat can save, or you're starting fresh, that's a bigger conversation, and it's covered on our Roof Coatings page. Maintenance is for the roof you've got and want to keep.
FAQ's
How often should my roof be inspected?
Twice a year is the usual rhythm, once in spring and once in fall, plus a look after any major storm. That cadence catches seasonal wear before it turns into a leak and verifies the roof came through severe weather intact. Roofs that are older or carry heavy rooftop equipment sometimes warrant a closer eye.
What's the difference between inspection and recoating?
Inspection is the regular check that finds small problems and handles spot repairs. Recoating is renewing the protective membrane itself, which happens on a longer cycle, when the inspection shows the coating is wearing thin rather than just needing a patch. You don't recoat every visit. You inspect regularly so you know exactly when a recoat is actually due.
Does roof maintenance affect my warranty?
Often, yes, and in your favor. Many roof coating warranties require documented periodic maintenance to stay valid, so skipping inspections can void the coverage you paid for. A maintenance schedule keeps the roof performing and keeps the paperwork in order, which matters the day you ever need to make a claim.
Can you maintain a roof you didn't install?
Yes. We inspect and maintain roofs regardless of who applied the original system. The first visit tells us what you've got, what condition it's in, and what kind of cycle makes sense going forward. From there, you're on a known schedule instead of guessing.
