Inspections
Documented reviews of surface condition, flashing, drainage, penetrations and weather-related wear so property managers can decide with facts.
Commercial
Commercial Roofing
Inspections, repair and replacement for occupied buildings — planned to protect the property and limit disruption to operations.
Inspections, repair and replacement for occupied buildings — planned to protect the property and limit disruption to operations.
Commercial roofs need planning, not guesswork.
New Paradigm Projects serves commercial and multi-unit properties across the DMV. Work is mapped around how the building is used: access, occupancy, drainage and the roofing system already in place.
Leaks, failed flashing, unsealed penetrations and weather wear should be evaluated before they interrupt operations or damage the interior. The goal is essential protection with as little impact as possible on staff, residents and daily use of the building.
Commercial capabilities
Repair
Targeted work at leak paths, seals, HVAC and skylight penetrations, and other vulnerable details — before localized issues become interior damage.
Replacement
When a system is at the end of useful life, replacement is planned around access, safety and building operations.
Occupied-building coordination
Hours, access routes, resident notice and crew staging are discussed so the work does not unnecessarily interrupt the people using the building.
Systems discussed after inspection
Sloped asphalt systems
Common on pitched commercial and multifamily roofs. Familiar, serviceable, and often the right match when the existing geometry is sloped.
Low-slope and flat roofs
Many commercial buildings shed water differently than a house. Drainage, seams and penetrations matter as much as the membrane itself.
TPO
A frequent choice for many low-slope applications. Suitability depends on the building, existing assembly and how the roof is used.
Built-up roofing
Discussed where the existing assembly calls for it. Layered systems need an on-site look before any recommendation.
Rubber membrane systems
Membrane roofs are evaluated for seams, flashing and remaining life — not assumed from a catalog page.
Penetrations, HVAC and skylights
Curbs, units, drains and skylights are common leak points. They are part of a commercial inspection, not extras.
What property managers typically need answered
- Where water is entering and whether the path is localized
- How drainage is performing on a low-slope or sloped roof
- Condition of flashing around HVAC equipment, skylights and walls
- Whether repair can last or replacement should be planned
- How work can be staged around occupancy
- What documentation the building needs for next steps
The right system is confirmed on site
Material recommendations follow the building, not a catalog page. Cedar shake and other specialty coverings are discussed only where they are the appropriate, verified option. Request an inspection so we can evaluate the actual roof before proposing work.
How commercial roofing differs from residential
A house usually sheds water down a pitch. Many commercial and multifamily buildings use low-slope or flat assemblies, more penetrations, and roofs that support HVAC equipment. Occupancy, loading docks, resident notice and business hours become part of the plan.
The standard is the same: inspect, explain, then recommend repair or replacement that the building can actually live with.
When should a commercial roof be evaluated?
Active leaks
Interior staining, wet insulation or tenant complaints should trigger a documented look — not a guess from the parking lot.
Ponding or drainage issues
Water that sits on a low-slope roof stresses seams and flashings.
Aging or unknown history
A roof with no records, many patches or equipment that has been added over time needs a current baseline.
After severe weather
Wind, hail and debris can open membranes and shingles. Temporary protection may be discussed when an opening cannot wait.
HVAC, skylights and penetrations
Unsealed curbs, valleys and roof openings are everyday leak paths on occupied buildings. They belong in the same evaluation as the field.
Periodic preventive look
Leaks are urgent. Periodic inspection can also find tired seals and drainage problems before they interrupt operations.
Commercial systems we may discuss after inspection
Sloped asphalt
Common on smaller commercial buildings and some multifamily structures.
TPO membrane
Single-ply white membrane on many low-slope roofs. Seams and penetrations matter.
Built-up roofing
Layered assemblies where surface and flashing condition drive decisions.
Rubber / EPDM
Membrane systems where age, seams and ponding are evaluated together.
Leak investigation
Interior stains, tenant complaints and rooftop equipment curbs are traced to paths — not guesses.
Occupied coordination
Loading areas, resident notice and business hours are part of planning. We do not promise zero disruption.
Commercial roofing process
Request
Property managers or owners submit an inspection with access notes.
Evaluate
Surface, drainage, penetrations, HVAC curbs and flashing are reviewed.
Document
Findings are explained so decisions can be made with facts.
Plan
Hours, staging and occupancy are coordinated if work is approved.
Execute
Repair or replacement proceeds around the building’s use.
Review
Completed work and remaining questions are confirmed with the client.
Questions homeowners ask
Do you work on multifamily properties?+
Yes. Multi-unit communities are a regular part of commercial work. Coordination around residents is part of planning.
What systems do you discuss?+
After inspection: sloped asphalt, low-slope and flat assemblies, TPO, built-up and rubber membrane where they fit. Cedar shake only when it is the verified option.
Can work happen while the building is occupied?+
That is the usual condition. We plan access and timing to limit disruption. Specific hours are confirmed per property.
Do you handle leak identification?+
Yes. Leak paths, drainage and penetrations are a core part of a commercial inspection.
Is maintenance part of the conversation?+
Findings may include monitoring or later work. We do not invent service-contract terms on this website.