Planned Roof Inspections & Maintenance
Inspecting & reporting on your roof
Providing regular roof inspections to help increase their longevity
We offer annual and biannual tests and inspections of all commercial and large residential roofs so we can proactively minimise leaks, guarantee the longevity of your roof and ensure it is a safe environment for contractors to work in.
Our services include electronic leak detection of the roof waterproofing, clearing of debris from the roof, cleaning the roof covering, and a technical audit to identify items which could contribute to water ingress into the structure.
How We Test
Roof Inspection Surveys can be integrated with other test procedures aimed at establishing the integrity of the waterproofing layer, determining build-up and condition of the elements below, such as insulation. We use a number of test techniques to produce our surveys:
Electronic Leak Detection
The process involves electronic leak detection of the waterproof covering and is typically undertaken by one of two methods, depending on the roof build-up and waterproofing to be tested. Both test methods rely on the electrically conductive properties of the substrate and insulating properties of the waterproofing for accurate detection of breaches and is suitable for most types of membranes. The test can be undertaken to both horizontal and vertical waterproofing, ensuring the entire roof is tested.
Technical Audit
We can audit structural items which are considered a potential source of water ingress into the structure so that a comprehensive programme of remedial repairs can be produced.
Roof Cleaning
Our a roof cleaning service is used by many of our clients for Health & Safety purposes, to ensure any contractors who access the roof have a safe environment to work in
With more than 40 years of roofing consultancy experience, our team of specialist consultants are able to undertake inspection surveys on a variety of buildings from large commercial facilities and office blocks to car parks and residential buildings, such as apartment blocks.
Planned Roof Inspections FAQs
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1. Why is routine maintenance and inspection of a roof important?
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- Extends the serviceable life of a roof
- Minimises risk of leaks
- Protects warranties
- Ensure a safe working environment for contractors accessing the roof
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2. What does planned roof inspection and maintenance include?
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The service can include any or all of the following, depending on the scope of the works.
- Clearing of debris from the roof surface, gutters and outlets.
- Cleaning of the roof membrane
- Electronic leak detection of the membrane
- Technical audit of items which could contribute to water ingress into the structure
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3. How often should roofs be inspected?
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Typically twice per year but this can depend on specific requirements and site location. It is particularly useful in the autumn to prevent build-up of leaves and debris in gutters and outlets.
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4. How are the findings documented?
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We produce a report for each visit including findings of the electronic test and audit, along with relevant images, including before and after images of the roof if cleaning is required.
Speak to an Expert About Your Project
Call us on 01342 410508, email us at mail@thorntonconsulting.co.uk or send us a message using the form below. A friendly member of our team will be in touch shortly.
Client Testimonials
Planned Roof Inspections Blog & Case Studies
To find out more about Electronic Leak Detection and how we use it in our work read our case studies and blogs below.
Get in Touch Today
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