Sample report
Sample Commercial Roof Condition Report, Explained Section by Section
Every report we deliver follows the same 7-part structure, from a 1-page Executive Dashboard to the conditions recorded on the day of the survey.
Here is what each part shows and how owners use it.
What does the Executive Dashboard show?
The Executive Dashboard puts the 4 numbers an owner needs on 1 page: the Roof Condition Score, the Estimated Remaining Service Life, the share of the roof that is wet, and the recommended path.
The dashboard is written for the person who signs the check rather than the person who fixes the roof. It carries the property, the roof area, the date of survey and the condition band, so a board member or asset manager can read the outcome in under a minute and pass the detailed pages to facilities staff.
What is in the section summary table?
The section summary table lists every roof section in 1 row each, with its area, roof type, condition score and wet area, so a building with 6 sections of different ages is never averaged into 1 misleading number.
Large buildings and campuses rarely have a single roof. Additions, reroofs and tenant improvements leave sections of different ages and systems side by side. The summary table lets you see when an older section is failing while a newer one still has years left, and fund them separately.
What are the 4 condition indices in the report?
The report scores 4 condition indices, Roof, Membrane, Flashing and Insulation, each on a 0 to 100 scale using the same bands as the Roof Condition Score.
| Index | What it measures | What a low score usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Condition Index | The overall assembly, weighted across all components | Plan for major work or replacement |
| Membrane Condition Index | Seams, surface wear, punctures, blisters and splits | Restoration or membrane repairs |
| Flashing Condition Index | Perimeter, curb, wall and penetration flashings | Targeted flashing repairs, often the cheapest fix |
| Insulation Condition Index | Wet or crushed insulation found by the scan | Wet areas to remove before restoration |
Our scoring scale. Each band links to a recommended action in the report.
How do the geo-tagged moisture and deficiency maps work?
Both maps place every finding on a plan of the roof at its measured location, so 1 map shows where the insulation is wet and the other shows where seams, flashings and drains need work.
Each deficiency carries a number, a photo and a description that match an item in the repair scope. A crew can walk straight to item 14 without a second survey, and a later scan can be compared against the same plan to show whether a wet area has grown or a repair has held.
How is the repair scope organized?
The repair scope is split into 3 time frames: Immediate Repairs, 1-3 Year Recommendations and a Capital Planning Recommendation.
- Immediate Repairs: items that let water in now or will soon, with locations and quantities.
- 1-3 Year Recommendations: work that protects remaining life if done before it becomes urgent.
- Capital Planning Recommendation: when to budget for restoration or replacement, and what it is likely to involve.
Repairs can be handled one at a time or covered by an annual maintenance program.
What is cost-to-ASL and how is it calculated?
Cost-to-ASL is the cost of a recommended option divided by the years of added service life (ASL) it buys, which turns 2 very different quotes into 1 comparable cost per year.
Worked example with round illustrative figures: targeted repairs at $20,000 add 3 years, restoration and coating at $150,000 adds 10 years, and full replacement at $600,000 adds 25 years.
Illustrative example only, not a quote or survey data.
In this example, repairs cost the least per year but only buy 3 years. Restoration buys 10 years at well under the annual cost of replacement, which is why it is so often the right call when the scan shows dry insulation. These figures are illustrative, not a quote. Your report uses your roof, your scope and current pricing.
Why does the report record conditions at the time of survey?
The report records at least 4 survey conditions, the date, the weather, the surface condition and any areas that could not be read, because those factors affect what any scan can see.
A roof covered in standing water, debris or dense equipment limits the readings in those spots, and the report says so plainly rather than guessing. Documenting the conditions also makes the next scan a fair comparison, which matters when you track a roof over several years.
Where can I download a full sample report?
A redacted sample report will be posted here as 1 downloadable PDF once it is ready, and in the meantime a scan of your own roof delivers the full report within 48 hours.
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A redacted report from a real scan will be posted here as a PDF. Until then, request a scan of your own roof and receive the full report within 48 hours.
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FAQs
How long is a typical report?
Length depends on the number of roof sections and findings. Every report opens with a 1-page Executive Dashboard.
Is the report stamped?
Yes. A licensed Professional Engineer signs and stamps every report.
How soon do I receive it?
Within 48 hours of the scan.
Can I share the report with my insurer?
Yes. The report is yours to share with insurers, lenders, tenants or buyers.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Deficiencies are photographed and tied to numbered locations on the map.
What is ASL?
Added service life: the years of service a repair, restoration or replacement adds to the roof.
Does the report include pricing?
The repair scope can include budget figures. Actual pricing is quoted separately.
Can the report be used for capital planning?
Yes. The Capital Planning Recommendation and remaining service life are built for budgets.
Do I get the data as well as the PDF?
Ask when you request your scan and we will confirm what formats are available.
Can a later scan be compared with this one?
Yes. Maps use the same roof plan so changes can be tracked over time.
When will the sample PDF be available?
It will be posted on this page once a redacted report is ready.
How do I get a report on my roof?
Request a roof scan or call (310) 647-7192.
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