Roof hail damage can lead to costly repairs for apartment buildings and multifamily properties. Even small hailstones can crack shingles, damage siding, or compromise the integrity of roofing systems. When left unaddressed, this damage can quickly escalate—especially across large complexes with significant roof square footage.
To help property managers stay ahead of the risk, here are three essential tips to help prevent or minimize roof hail damage before the next storm season hits:
1) Keep Your Gutters Clean and Well-Maintained
When was the last time you had your building’s gutters cleaned? For multifamily properties, clean gutters are essential to ensure water flows properly off the roof and through the downspouts. Without regular maintenance, clogged gutters can lead to water overflow and damage to the gutters, roof, and even the interior structure of your building. This can ultimately result in the need for costly damage restoration.
Once those hailstorms arrive, they will decimate your gutters if they are in poor condition. That is why you must ensure that your multifamily building always has a clean and healthy gutter system. Then, once hail season is over, inspect your gutters for damage and fix them if necessary.
2) Look Out for Surface Warping and Raising
Apartment buildings and multifamily roofing surfaces will often have visible warping if hail has damaged the subroof material. The shingles may even appear to be in good condition, but the warping and bubbling still exist. Most laypeople don’t even spot the warping unless they know to look for it.
The best thing you can do is hire a professional roofer to inspect your building’s roof before and after hail season. That way, you can have them repair any existing damage to the subroof material before it causes a structural problem for the entire building’s roof. Remember that it is much more cost-effective to maintain your roof than to rebuild it.
3) Avoid Disrupting Your Multifamily Residents
Roof inspections and repairs can cause disruptions to the residents of a multifamily building. Just consider all the different crew members and the equipment and vehicles they will have around your property while the inspections and repairs are being done. Not only will they get in the way of your residents, but the crew members will likely make a lot of noise while they’re working.
The best thing to do is schedule the most convenient time for your roofers to come to your multifamily building. For instance, you could choose a time when most of your residents won’t be home, such as during a typical 9-to-5 workweek when they are at work. At the very least, you should inform your residents when the roofers are expected to arrive so that they can prepare accordingly.
Schedule a Roof Hail Damage Inspection or Repair for Your Apartment Building Today
If you’re a property owner or manager dealing with roof hail damage on your apartment building, don’t wait to take action. Peak Renovations specializes in inspecting and repairing roof hail damage for multifamily properties, helping prevent further deterioration and costly repairs down the line. Our experienced team understands the unique needs of apartment communities and delivers prompt, professional service. Contact us today at cfaber@peakrenovate.com to schedule your roof hail damage inspection or repair.
