Property Manager’s Guide to Roof Replacement

As a property manager, one of your many responsibilities is taking care of roof upkeep. When the roof on your HOA or multi-family housing unit is in good condition, it not only protects the structure and its occupants from the elements, it adds aesthetic appeal and value to the asset. If the roof has deteriorated due to age, exposure to harsh weather conditions or inadequate maintenance, repairing it may not be feasible. If you’ve decided that a roof replacement is your best option, here’s some advice on how to make the project a success.

Choose Your Roofing Contractor With Care

When you’re taking bids and vetting roofers, check each contractor’s licensing. Verify they have both liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and ask for references. Look for a roofer who has considerable experience working with community associations, HOAs and multi-family housing projects, and stands behind their work with a written workmanship warranty. By choosing an established and reputable contractor like Adams Roofing, you’ll know the safety and comfort of your residents are a top priority, and you won’t be left with a damaged or messy property when the work is completed.

Pick the Right Roofing Material

Your choice of material will likely depend on the existing roof structure, but some of the most commonly-used roofing materials are shingle, liquid applied membrane, modified bitumen and single-ply. Our knowledgeable roofing professionals can advise you on the pros and cons of each type, and help you choose the most durable and cost-effective option for your particular needs.

Communicate With Your Residents

Once you have a start date, be sure to give your tenants or owners ample advance notice about the upcoming project, and let them know the expected completion date. Warn them about the possible inconveniences they may experience, like noise, construction debris and disruptions with parking, and be prepared to listen to and address any concerns they may have.

Implement a Maintenance Plan

Even a newly-installed roof can start to deteriorate if minor issues aren’t caught and corrected in a timely manner. To ensure that your new roof functions properly and reaches it full useful lifespan, talk to us about setting up a regular maintenance schedule. To stay ahead of potential problems, your preventive roof maintenance plan should include twice-yearly routine inspections and a checkup after every major storm.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

Rick H.