Did you budget for roof repairs in 2016?

It’s a New Year and that means it’s also a new fiscal year for many businesses. A quick flip of the calendar to January and a fresh budget means lots of new business growth opportunities. Did you budget for commercial roof repairs in 2016?
That may seem like a weird question- you didn’t pay for roof repairs last year, so why budget for roof repairs this year? Just because you didn’t pay for roof repairs last year doesn’t mean your roof didn’t need repairs. A minor, seemingly insignificant damage point in your roof can allow water, debris, and moisture to leak under your roof’s substrate. This can cause tens of thousands of dollars during a massive storm.
For commercial roofs with a “reactive” maintenance program (fixing damage only “when needed”), the average cost of repair is $0.25/sq. ft. (Source) Compare that to a commercial roof under a proactive maintenance program and the cost drops to $0.14/sq. ft. In the words of the old Fram oil filter commercials, you can pay now… or you will pay later. As the research shows, when it comes to commercial roof repairs, paying now with a proactive commercial maintenance checklist is more cost-efficient than paying for costly major repairs or even replacement in the future.
It’s not too late to adjust your budget for roof repairs for this year. Would you rather adjust your budget now or face a significant repair bill this summer with no cash reserve to pay it? Our R&A Contracting team would rather help you avoid costly repairs if it means your business continues to grow than replace your entire roof with the added stress of an unplanned financial burden.
One way that we’re helping business owners avoid costly repairs is by offering you our free Commercial Roof Maintenance Checklist. This is our gift to you to help keep your roof safe and strong for years. You may have questions or concerns after downloading this resource. Contact our team to see how we can best serve you.