Everyone knows that in order to make a commercial roof last, you must take care of it. Traditionally, this has been done through preventative maintenance, with inspections every few months and repairs based on the recommendation of the contractor.
Maintaining a roof will make it last longer, but for companies with multiple roofs to look after, there’s now a better tool: roof management. Here are two important differences between roof maintenance and roof management.
Proactive vs. Reactive Inspections and Repairs
With a roof maintenance program, inspectors will regularly examine a roof and make recommendations based on what they find. Roof management uses a predictive analysis to proactively treat your roof. It creates a plan for every roof in a portfolio of properties and allows owners to predict what repairs they’ll need and when.
Because of this forward-thinking approach, roof management plans help property managers save money on more costly repairs. It also saves on unnecessary inspections and repairs. Roof management takes the guesswork out of roof repair, so you’re never just acting on a recommendation but on cold, hard facts.
Budget Surprises vs. Budget Planning
Roof maintenance can be unpredictable. When a roofer goes up for an inspection, there is always a chance that they are going to come down with a recommendation for a costly repair. Roof management programs predict when repairs are needed and allow roofers to proactively fix your roof so you have a better understanding of what to expect and can plan for repairs.
Many roof management programs include a budgeting plan, so you know how much identified recommendations will cost and can schedule repairs for when your budget allows. This lets property managers put money aside in their budget for their roofing needs and not get caught off-guard.
Manage Your Roof with MAXCare®
For roof management, Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. has MAXCare®, the most comprehensive and unique program on the market. Not only does MAXCare provide its customers with the repairs and maintenance planning that all roof management systems do, its web portal also actively educates customers about their roof.
The portal can be used to report leaks or check on a repair. The portal also stores all invoices and reports from past repairs. Additionally, MAXCare gives clients first priority service, discounts on repairs, and 24/7 emergency access. With all these features together, MAXCare provides customers with the best tools in the industry to manage a commercial roof.
To learn more about Maxwell’s MAXCare, contact us today.