Los Angeles County
Commercial Roof Inspection and Maintenance in Pacoima, CA
Pacoima is a City of Los Angeles community in the northeast San Fernando Valley with an industrial belt along San Fernando Road and around Whiteman Airport.
What kinds of commercial buildings are in Pacoima?
Pacoima's commercial buildings include manufacturing plants and warehouses along San Fernando Road and Paxton Street, hangars and light industrial around Whiteman Airport, and retail along Van Nuys Boulevard.
Much of the industrial stock dates from the 1950s through the 1980s.
- San Fernando Road and Paxton Street: manufacturing and warehouse buildings
- Whiteman Airport area: hangars and light industrial on Osborne Street
- Van Nuys Boulevard: retail and service buildings
| Building type | Common roof system | Typical age | What Pacoima does to it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Built-up roof | 30 to 50 years old | Heat cracking |
| Hangars | Spray foam or coated built-up roof | 20 to 40 years old | Coating wear |
| Retail | Modified bitumen | 20 to 40 years old | HVAC traffic |
What does the Pacoima climate do to a flat roof?
The Pacoima climate is among the hottest in the San Fernando Valley, and flat roofs here face intense summer UV and wide daily temperature swings.
Fall Santa Ana winds blow through the northeast Valley, lifting perimeter flashing.
How often should a Pacoima commercial roof be inspected?
A Pacoima commercial roof should be inspected twice a year, spring and fall, and after strong wind events.
Coated roofs near Whiteman Airport need a coating check every year. Our commercial roof inspection page explains what each visit covers.
What does a maintenance program cost in Pacoima?
A maintenance program for a 60,000 square foot industrial building in Pacoima costs $13,200 to $15,000 a year on our Protect program, priced at $0.22 to $0.25 per square foot with a $2,500 minimum.
Protect fits most Pacoima industrial roofs because heat and wind damage keep repairs in demand. Every tier and what it includes is on the maintenance programs and pricing page.
Calculated from our published rates: Monitor $0.12 to $0.15 per square foot a year with a $1,500 annual minimum, Protect $0.22 to $0.25 per square foot a year with a $2,500 annual minimum, Manage $0.40 to $0.45 per square foot a year with a $4,500 annual minimum.
How soon can you scan a roof in Pacoima?
We can scan a roof in Pacoima as soon as roof access is confirmed after your request, and a 60,000 square foot industrial building takes about an hour at roughly 50,000 square feet an hour, with the PE-stamped report delivered within 48 hours.
Pacoima industrial buildings usually have yard access, which keeps scan setup simple. Send the Pacoima address through our roof scan request form, or see coverage across Los Angeles County.
What else do Pacoima property owners ask about roof inspection?
Do you inspect hangar roofs at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima?
We inspect hangar roofs at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, where coated and spray foam roofs are common.
Do past earthquakes affect Pacoima roof work?
Past earthquakes affect some Pacoima roof work because older buildings may have seismic retrofits that change how roofs and parapets are repaired.
Which parts of Pacoima do you cover?
We cover every flat and low-slope commercial roof in Pacoima, including San Fernando Road and Paxton Street, Whiteman Airport area and Van Nuys Boulevard.
How long does a roof scan take on a industrial building in Pacoima?
A roof scan on a 60,000 square foot industrial building in Pacoima takes about an hour, because our robotic scan covers roughly 50,000 square feet an hour, and the PE-stamped report follows within 48 hours.
What is the most common commercial roof system in Pacoima?
Built-up roof is the most common roof on Pacoima's manufacturing stock, and those roofs are typically 30 to 50 years old.
Who issues reroof permits in Pacoima?
Reroof permits in Pacoima are issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, because Pacoima is part of the City of Los Angeles. Pacoima was heavily damaged in the 1971 San Fernando and 1994 Northridge earthquakes, and older buildings may have seismic retrofit history that affects roof work.
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