Commercial tool
Commercial exterior intake
Many roof leaks start at the edges, walls and openings. List each exterior element with its location, rough quantity and condition, and export one summary for your contractors.
Summary
Add elements and press Build summary.
How to use this tool
- Pick the exterior systems with problems: gutters, scuppers, panels, storefront, coping or sealants.
- Describe locations and when you noticed them.
- Flag any falling-material or trip hazards so they get handled first.
- Send the summary to your contractor or property manager.
Commercial walls in our climate
Freeze-thaw cycles work on masonry, sealant joints and lintels on older commercial buildings across Ohio and Michigan. Pair wall repairs with roof edge and coping work so water is stopped at the top first.
Commercial wall systems compared
| System | Typical issues |
|---|---|
| Brick and masonry | Mortar joints, lintels, efflorescence, freeze-thaw spalling |
| EIFS or stucco | Cracks and water behind the finish |
| Metal panel | Sealant joints, fasteners and dents |
| Storefront glazing | Gaskets, sealant and condensation at frames |
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Free Asset Protection Inspection
Have the roof you're worried about looked at in person, at no cost and with no obligation. Homes, commercial buildings and HOA communities in Ohio and Michigan.
Inspections are done by our founder, Jonathan Blake, or, if you allow it, by the independent roofing and exterior contractor he works for.
Get three comparable bids
- Save or print this tool's result so every contractor starts from the same numbers.
- Ask at least three contractors for a written proposal on the same scope.
- Compare line by line: area, tear-off, repairs, materials, permits, warranty.
Why plan here first
| What you get | Midwest Roof Calculators | National cost websites | A first number on the doorstep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for Ohio and Michigan weather and permits | Yes | Rarely | Varies |
| Shows the formula and every assumption | Yes | Sometimes | Rarely |
| See results before giving contact details | Yes | Often not | No |
| Ranges labeled with what they include and exclude | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Questions to ask every contractor | Yes | Sometimes | No |
| Replaces an in-person inspection | No, and we say so | No | No |
General comparison of approaches, not of any named company.
Frequently asked questions
What does this intake cover?
Gutters and downspouts, scuppers, wall panels, EIFS and stucco, masonry, storefront and windows, doors, coping, fascia and soffit, sealant joints, and stacks.
Is the summary an assessment?
No. It is marked user-reported and professional assessment needed. It helps contractors prepare for a site visit.
How is attention decided?
Active leaks, or poor condition with any leak concern, rank high. Poor or unknown condition and suspected leaks rank medium. It sorts your report; it does not rate the building.
Can I include roof items?
Use the commercial roof inspection intake for roof zones and this form for walls, openings and drainage at the edges.
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