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How MAXCare® Helps You Maintain Your Corporate Building’s Roof

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

For most corporations, buildings are not necessarily the main focus, but they are just something to maintain in order to do business. Corporate building owners want their buildings to function and their investments in the building to last, but they may not have the time to keep up with a strict maintenance schedule.

Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. designed its roof management program, MAXCare®, with busy corporations in mind. MAXCare® takes care of the roofs on corporate buildings, so that corporate workers can take care of what they’re best at: the business.

Here are just four of the key benefits that MAXCare® offers corporate building owners:

1. MAXCare® provides comprehensive roof management.

MAXCare® is designed to take care of corporate roofs from construction or acquisition all the way through the end of its life. The program starts with a roof assessment that gives customers a comprehensive analysis of their roof’s condition and makes recommendations for keeping the roof healthy. MAXCare® gives building owners an easy-to-understand maintenance schedule and forecasts their roof’s budgetary requirements well into the future. The program is designed to make roofs last as long as possible without any hidden or surprise costs.

2. MAXCare® helps track roofs on multiple buildings all in the same place.

All MAXCare® customers get access to the MAXCare® online portal, which includes all reporting on the condition and maintenance schedules for each roof in a corporation’s portfolio. This allows corporate owners to see what is going on with each roof at once and to easily access the documentation they need to show investors. 

3. Long-term monitoring with MAXCare® keeps costs down and eliminates surprises.

Commercial roofs are expensive, and corporate building owners want their investments in their roofs to last as long as possible. With MAXCare®, building owners pay a fixed upfront cost to ensure that their roofs last and to cut down on the surprise expenses that pop up when a roof is not properly maintained. This saves building owners money in the long-run with fewer roof replacements and repairs.

4. MAXCare® provides unparalleled customer service.

If they aren’t actively doing construction or a repair on a roof, many roofing companies can be tough to communicate with quickly. Corporate building owners don’t have the time to chase down a customer service representative with a question or in the event of an emergency repair. MAXCare® customers get access to 24/7 customer service and first-priority maintenance following a weather event.

If you’re ready to get started, contact Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! Our team is experienced and ready to help.

5 Ways MAXCare® Can Save the Day for Property Managers

Posted on by John Maxwell

Keeping up with commercial roof maintenance can be a challenging part of a property manager’s job. Property management companies must juggle roof problems, maintenance plans, and keep roofs clean at multiple properties at once. 

With so much to keep track of, it’s easy for property managers to miss roof repairs or fall behind on documentation. That’s why we recommend turning these tasks over to a reputable commercial roofing company. At Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., we have a roof management program called MAXCare® that helps companies keep their properties in the best shape possible. Here are just a few of the reasons why enrolling in MAXCare® is the best long-term maintenance advice we can give you.

1. Make roofs last longer.

A commercial roofing system is one of the complex parts of a building and one of the most difficult to maintain. MAXCare® helps property managers keep up with routine maintenance by scheduling ongoing roof inspections with qualified roofing contractors. These inspections are helpful for assessing the overall condition of the current roof system, uncovering roof damage, and providing repair solutions to the client. With MAXCare®, property management companies can expect to get the full life out of their roofs and delay the expense of roof replacement.

2. Avoid costly repairs.

Minor roofing issues can become big problems if ignored. With MAXCare®, you get regular monitoring on all your roofs so that any problems are caught before they become catastrophic. At a rental property, damage caused by a roofing issue could also affect income or require payment in damages. MAXCare® helps property managers save money over time by helping to prevent major damage and costly repairs.

3. Stick to a schedule.

Every building and every roof is different. A metal roof has very different maintenance needs than a built-up roof. For property management groups with an array of different types of roofing in their portfolio, tracking maintenance schedules can be a huge headache. MAXCare® has a convenient online portal where property managers can see all parts of their roof’s maintenance schedules. We provide roof forecasts and track roofing conditions so that property managers can get on with their other work.

4. Prepare for an emergency.

Extreme weather events can happen at any time and affect even well-maintained roofs. MAXCare® gives property managers 24/7 access to Maxwell’s customer service department in case of a roofing emergency. MAXCare® customers also get priority for repairs following extreme weather events.

5. Put reports and budgets at your fingertips.

What really sets MAXCare® apart from other roof management programs is its reporting and documentation. With MAXCare®, property managers have easy access to reports on their roof’s condition and records of maintenance and inspections. This reporting makes sharing information with investors fast and simple. 

If you’re ready to get started, contact Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! Our team is experienced and ready to help.

4 Secrets to a High-Performing Roof

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

The four secrets to a high-performing roof aren’t such a secret. We love informing our customers about the best ways to get the most out of their roofing investment. We’re sharing the key elements of commercial roofing that you should look out for—whether it’s to extend the life of your current roof or a new installation. 

1. Durable, High-Quality Materials

The durability of your materials is one of the most essential elements to ensure that your roof has the longest life possible. Commercial roofs typically last between 10 and 30 years, depending on installation and your maintenance schedule—both of which are crucial elements. Metal roofs, on the other hand, can last up to 70 years. For the maximum lifespan possible, ask your contractor about a metal roofing option.

Cheaper materials may be enticing at first. It’s tempting to pay less upfront. However, consider that you will be spending more in the long run when your roof needs to be replaced prematurely. A reputable contractor should recommend the highest-quality materials; however, remember to do your due diligence and discuss the materials’ durability and warranties prior to the installation process.

2. Proper Installation

Installation is a crucial step in the process and has a significant impact on the lifespan of your roof. Ensure that the roofer you enlist to complete your roofing project has a reputation for quality and a long history of satisfied customers.

If you have already had your roof installed and suspect poor workmanship, contact a reputable roofing company to inspect and correct any installation issues to avoid more severe issues down the road. Faulty installation will, unfortunately, significantly increase the potential for commercial roof problems, ultimately affecting your roof’s life expectancy.

3. Consistent Maintenance

At Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., we frequently talk about commercial roof maintenance. The lifespan of your roof is directly linked to how often you have your roof inspected and maintained by your contractor, who can identify and solve small issues before they snowball into larger problems.

Routine inspections are a must. Procrastinating on your inspection or proactive maintenance can cost you financially while also potentially putting your employees’ safety at risk.

4. A Reliable Roofing Partner

At the end of the day, you have a business to run. Even if you are responsible for facility management, there are many moving parts to your job. A reliable roofing partner will be there to help you manage roof maintenance so that it’s at the top of their minds, not yours. Work with a contractor that will make it easy to keep up with inspections, maintenance, and replacements. 

Our MAXCare® Program Helps You Extend the Life of Your Roof

Commercial roofing inspections and maintenance are vital pieces of the puzzle when it comes to extending the lifespan of your roof. Maxwell Roofing has made it easier than ever to keep track of your maintenance schedule, invoices, and other essential information. Try the most comprehensive roof management program in the industry—MAXCare®.

If you’re looking for a full-service commercial roofing partner, don’t hesitate to contact Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! We’re here to help.

How to Know if MAXCare Is Right for Your Commercial Roof Needs

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

Even the best-constructed commercial roof won’t last without maintenance, which is why developing a roof management plan is so important for any commercial facility manager. Roof management should be proactive, thorough, and performed on a regular basis, but for many facility managers, tracking the health of a roof is just too much to add to their ongoing responsibilities. 

For busy people with multiple buildings to manage, a roof management program, like Maxwell Roofing’s MAXCare® program, can help manage the stress of planning and executing an ongoing maintenance plan.

You can use MAXCare® if…

  • You want your roof to live out its full life. A roof is exposed to the elements all day, every day, and it’s bound to experience some small problems over the course of its life. MAXCare helps catch those small problems before they become big problems that require a roof repair.
  • You want comprehensive forecasting. Every MAXCare relationship starts with a roof forecast assessment. Maxwell technicians come out, review the life of the roof, and generate a report on its condition. The report makes recommendations for the short- and long-term, allowing facility managers to properly budget for big expenses.
  • You value documentation. Maxwell’s reporting protocols are the best in the business, and with MAXCare, customers get full, detailed reports with every assessment or repair. MAXCare manages everything from warranty compliance to record management so that building managers don’t have to.
  • You value customer service. MAXCare customers get first-priority roof maintenance services from Maxwell and 24/7 access to the company’s unparallelled customer service department. MAXCare also comes with access to our online engagement portal, which gives our customers access to discounted services, as well as additional information about your roof.
  • You manage multiple buildings. With MAXCare, management companies with multiple commercial buildings can track all of their roofs’ conditions in one place. By integrating all buildings in one service, facility managers can better plan for expenses and schedule maintenance without worrying about conflicting building schedules.
  • You want to save money. Commercial roofs are incredibly complex and expensive systems, and maintenance is the most important thing for protecting that investment. Though you pay up-front with MAXCare, the program saves facility managers time and money in the long run by making roofs last longer and by eliminating unwanted surprises.

To learn more about how MAXCare can help your company extend the life of its roof, contact us today.

How MAXCare® Makes Roof Maintenance Simple

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

You don’t notice some things until it’s too late…like the burnt burgers on the grill or the leaves overflowing from your gutters. That’s often how commercial roof maintenance goes, too. It’s often ignored until there are buckets littering the floor, catching drops of water falling from the ceiling. We’d guess this happens because people are intimidated by the idea of developing a proactive roof maintenance plan.

How often should my roof be evaluated?

What’s the typical cost of repairs?

Does it truly save money in the long-run?

Why MAXCare?

The fact is: Roof maintenance can seem like a vague concept that people tell you is important but have a hard time explaining. “You’ll save money,” they say. And, you know it’s true, but you have a hard time taking any action because you’re not sure how much you’ll save, or if it’s worth all the effort.

That’s where MAXCare® comes in. We know roof maintenance can get confusing. And, too often, people try to sell you on vague concepts without clearly explaining how they will help you or save you money. We created MAXCare so you could get a clear understanding of your roof maintenance plan—and how much money it could potentially save you.

MAXCare is different from Maxwell Roofing’s regular service and maintenance offerings in the way that Maxwell provides reactive daily response to roof maintenance needs, where MAXCare stands apart in its proactive, relationship-driven approach to roof maintenance that is built around an asset management. “Through the MAXCare program, you increase the return on investment in your assets. With roofing, that return is most prominently affected by extending its life or reducing operating costs over its life,” says John Maxwell, President of Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. “The real value of MAXCare is partly dependent on the stage or life cycle of the roof and can often depend on the construction being correct and complete, if the damage was caught early and corrected, if the roof was monitored and cared for from day one, and if the roof gets a lot of traffic. When customers invest in MAXCare early on, there’s great value in having document intelligence of all these matters to help maintain the roof’s current life cycle and inform any future changes or needs,” he adds.

How MAXCare Works

MAXCare is our comprehensive roof management program. Here’s how it works:

We start with a roof assessment, where we look at the state of your roof and generate a report that details planning, work recommendations, and forecasting for each section of your roof. We’ll be 100% transparent with you about the state of your roof and what we recommend to keep it healthy. You’ll also get access to the MAXCare online portal, where you can access educational content, tools, resources, historical reports for each of your buildings, and invoicing. MAXCare will show you exactly how healthy your roof is now and how you can best plan for future expenses. John explains, “One of the most significant values of MAXCare to our customers is in the regular monitoring we perform. When repair needs arise, our customers quickly learn that with MAXCare the question isn’t about the condition itself, but rather how long did it take this condition to develop. With long-term monitoring, you’ll have less costly surprises along the way.”

MAXCare helps you say goodbye to vague statements like, “You’ll get a few more years out of it.” We’ll forecast, as clearly as we can, future repairs to your roof, along with a prediction of costs and general timeline. As a bonus, our MAXCare portal lets you report leaks, check the status of work orders, and review invoices, so you can stay up-to-date on everything related to current and past work. MAXCare members also get discounted rates on other Maxwell Roofing services.

Who Needs MAXCare?

While MAXCare may not be the right fit for every commercial roofing partner, it can be greatly beneficial for property or industrial managers who are responsible for maintaining multiple buildings, roofs, and units. Though it might seem like you’re paying a bit more in upfront costs, MAXCare can save on overall maintenance costs in the long-term, and it can be greatly beneficial in proving your attentiveness to roof maintenance if ever faced with a complaint of negligence. “If you’re looking to break away from a run-to-fail model, MAXCare is right for you,” affirms John. “A run-to-fail model doesn’t cost much to operate, but there’s always a surprise factor that appears,” he adds.

Is MAXCare Right for You?

MAXCare is a result of our years of experience in the field and our desire to make roof maintenance as simple as possible for our customers. With MAXCare, you don’t have to guess. We take the effort off your plate and consolidate all your roof maintenance needs into a simple online portal.

If you’re interested in learning how MAXCare might help simplify your roof maintenance program, just click here to contact us.