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Commercial Roof Inspection and Maintenance in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena is a research and office center anchored by Caltech, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory next door, Huntington Hospital and a dense office market along Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
What kinds of commercial buildings are in Pasadena?
Pasadena's commercial buildings include office towers and mid-rise offices along Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, research and laboratory buildings, Huntington Hospital's medical campus and retail in Old Pasadena and the Playhouse District.
Much of the office stock dates from the 1960s through the 1990s, with historic buildings downtown.
- Lake Avenue office corridor: mid-rise offices and financial buildings
- Old Pasadena and Colorado Boulevard: historic retail and mixed-use buildings
- Huntington Hospital area: hospital and medical office buildings
- East Pasadena and Foothill Boulevard: light industrial and research buildings
| Building type | Common roof system | Typical age | What Pasadena does to it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office buildings | Built-up roof or PVC | 20 to 45 years old | Internal drains and mechanical |
| Research and lab buildings | PVC or modified bitumen | 10 to 35 years old | Fume exhaust |
| Historic retail | Modified bitumen | 20 to 80 years old | Parapet and wall leaks |
What does the Pasadena climate do to a flat roof?
The Pasadena climate is hot and dry in summer and exposed to strong winds from the San Gabriel Mountains in fall and winter, so roofs here age from UV and suffer perimeter damage in wind events.
The December 2011 windstorm damaged roofs and downed trees across Pasadena.
How often should a Pasadena commercial roof be inspected?
A Pasadena commercial roof should be inspected twice a year, spring and fall, and after major wind events.
Historic buildings need a parapet and coping review on every visit. Our commercial roof inspection page explains what each visit covers.
What does a maintenance program cost in Pasadena?
A maintenance program for a 90,000 square foot office and research building in Pasadena costs $19,800 to $22,500 a year on our Protect program, priced at $0.22 to $0.25 per square foot with a $2,500 minimum.
Protect fits most Pasadena office roofs because it includes light repairs and a post-storm check for wind damage. 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 Pasadena?
We can scan a roof in Pasadena as soon as roof access is confirmed after your request, and a 90,000 square foot office and research building takes about 2 hours at roughly 50,000 square feet an hour, with the PE-stamped report delivered within 48 hours.
Pasadena office buildings often have roof access through mechanical rooms, so we coordinate with building engineers before the scan. Send the Pasadena address through our roof scan request form, or see coverage across Los Angeles County.
What else do Pasadena property owners ask about roof inspection?
Do Pasadena historic districts affect roof projects?
Pasadena historic districts can require design review for roof projects that change anything visible from the street.
Do you inspect research roofs in Pasadena?
We inspect research roofs in Pasadena, working around fume exhaust exclusion zones set by facility staff.
Which parts of Pasadena do you cover?
We cover every flat and low-slope commercial roof in Pasadena, including Lake Avenue office corridor, Old Pasadena and Colorado Boulevard, Huntington Hospital area and East Pasadena and Foothill Boulevard.
How long does a roof scan take on a office and research building in Pasadena?
A roof scan on a 90,000 square foot office and research building in Pasadena takes about 2 hours, 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 Pasadena?
Built-up roof or PVC is the most common roof on Pasadena's office buildings stock, and those roofs are typically 20 to 45 years old.
Who issues reroof permits in Pasadena?
Reroof permits in Pasadena are issued by the City of Pasadena building department. Pasadena has many designated historic districts, and exterior changes visible from the street there may need design review.
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