Survey the whole roof system
Establish the existing roof construction and proposed assembly with the responsible contractor or design professional. Include rooftop equipment and drainage in the survey.
- Identify roof areas, drainage routes, penetrations, and equipment.
- Review available roof plans, installation records, and earlier repairs.
- Document access restrictions and limits of the survey.
Give roof details a defined scope
Ask how the proposed roof system handles edges, curbs, penetrations, and transitions. These details need to match the actual assembly and approved manufacturer guidance. A general promise to seal everything does not define the work.
Plan around the occupied building
Agree on access, staging, interruptions, weather protection, and communication with occupants. Where a unit must be moved or disconnected, assign the handling, specialist connections, roof work, and checks to the appropriate people.