3 Roof Repair Concerns for Multi-Family Units

Surely our loyal readers and neighbors are completely familiar with the 2012 IBC, especially that part in Chapter 15 where they talk about—well, we don’t want to give away too much! If you are contemplating multi-family housing roof repair work and by chance don’t know the 2012 IBC, Chapter 15, Section 1507.2, “Asphalt Shingles,” then you need to partner with a trustworthy roofer who not only knows the International Building Code, but can answer your other roof repair concerns, as well.

Up to Snuff

The Elk Grove Village ordinances and regulations, like many municipalities, follow the 2012 IBC. If you as the homeowner or property manager try to take on a multi-family housing roof repair, you could be violating building codes. Better to trust a reliable local roofer, like Adams Roofing Professionals, with the work. The roofer you hire, not you or your HOA, is responsible for adhering to code.

Do It Yourself?

Consider the challenges of a multi-family housing roof repair: A leak could start over an end unit, migrate through and across the sheathing, then drip into the attic space of an interior unit. Climbing around in the attics of several housing units is no small job, either, and is certainly not a job for a homeowner or facilities manager.

Adams Roofing Professionals never recommends having amateurs climb on roofs. This applies to multi-family housing as well as single-family residences. Searching out a roof leak’s source by climbing around on your own or adjacent neighbors’ roofs is not only intrusive, it is dangerous. Trying to make your own repairs may also violate HOA covenants and rules.

Ownership

The third concern most homeowners in an HOA have is financial. Who, exactly, is responsible for paying for multi-family housing roof repair? After notifying the HOA of a potential roof leak, what comes next? Here the homeowner and property manager should consult with the HOA Board of Directors. Most HOAs in Elk Grove Village take a vital interest in preserving property value and will act quickly to respond to owners’ issues. A roof leak affects a common area, and generally is covered by the special reserves everyone in the Association pays into. Experienced local roofers, Adams Roofing Professionals included, will know how to resolve payment for multi-family housing roof repair; the first issue is getting water leaks stopped.

If your HOA is facing roof repair problems, contact Adams Roofing Professionals today.

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.