Los Angeles County
Commercial Roof Inspection and Maintenance in Sylmar, CA
Sylmar is the northernmost City of Los Angeles community, with manufacturing and distribution buildings along the I-5 and I-210, and medical campuses including Olive View-UCLA Medical Center.
What kinds of commercial buildings are in Sylmar?
Sylmar's commercial buildings include manufacturing plants and distribution buildings along Foothill Boulevard, San Fernando Road and the Sylmar industrial area, medical buildings at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, and retail along Glenoaks Boulevard.
Much of the industrial stock dates from the 1970s through the 2000s.
- Sylmar industrial area along San Fernando Road: manufacturing and distribution buildings
- Foothill Boulevard and the I-210: industrial and warehouse buildings
- Olive View-UCLA Medical Center area: hospital and medical buildings
| Building type | Common roof system | Typical age | What Sylmar does to it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution buildings | White TPO | 5 to 25 years old | Wind uplift |
| Manufacturing | Built-up roof or modified bitumen | 20 to 45 years old | Heat cracking |
| Medical buildings | PVC | 10 to 40 years old | Dense mechanical |
What does the Sylmar climate do to a flat roof?
The Sylmar climate is hot in summer and exposed to strong Santa Ana winds pouring through the Newhall Pass and down from the San Gabriel Mountains, making wind uplift a major risk.
Wildfires in the nearby foothills also bring ash and debris onto roofs.
How often should a Sylmar commercial roof be inspected?
A Sylmar commercial roof should be inspected twice a year, spring and fall, and after every significant wind event or nearby wildfire.
Wind damage at edges and flashing often goes unnoticed until rain arrives. Our commercial roof inspection page explains what each visit covers.
What does a maintenance program cost in Sylmar?
A maintenance program for a 120,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution building in Sylmar costs $26,400 to $30,000 a year on our Protect program, priced at $0.22 to $0.25 per square foot with a $2,500 minimum.
Protect fits most Sylmar industrial roofs because the post-storm check catches wind damage early. 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 Sylmar?
We can scan a roof in Sylmar as soon as roof access is confirmed after your request, and a 120,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution building takes about 2.5 hours at roughly 50,000 square feet an hour, with the PE-stamped report delivered within 48 hours.
Sylmar scan days are planned around the wind forecast, since Santa Ana winds can make roof work unsafe. Send the Sylmar address through our roof scan request form, or see coverage across Los Angeles County.
What else do Sylmar property owners ask about roof inspection?
Do Santa Ana winds damage roofs in Sylmar?
Santa Ana winds damage roofs in Sylmar by lifting perimeter flashing and coping as they pour through the Newhall Pass.
Do fire zones affect Sylmar reroofs?
Fire zones affect some Sylmar reroofs by requiring fire-rated roof assemblies near the foothills.
Which parts of Sylmar do you cover?
We cover every flat and low-slope commercial roof in Sylmar, including Sylmar industrial area along San Fernando Road, Foothill Boulevard and the I-210 and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center area.
How long does a roof scan take on a manufacturing and distribution building in Sylmar?
A roof scan on a 120,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution building in Sylmar takes about 2.5 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 Sylmar?
White TPO is the most common roof on Sylmar's distribution buildings stock, and those roofs are typically 5 to 25 years old.
Who issues reroof permits in Sylmar?
Reroof permits in Sylmar are issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, because Sylmar is part of the City of Los Angeles. Parts of Sylmar fall in fire hazard zones where fire-rated roof assemblies apply on reroofs.
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