Los Angeles County
Commercial Roof Inspection and Maintenance in Van Nuys, CA
Van Nuys is a City of Los Angeles community built around Van Nuys Airport, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, with hangars, industrial parks and the Van Nuys Civic Center.
What kinds of commercial buildings are in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys's commercial buildings include aviation hangars and fixed base operator buildings around Van Nuys Airport, industrial and warehouse buildings along Sepulveda Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard, the Van Nuys Civic Center government buildings and retail along Van Nuys Boulevard.
The former General Motors plant site on Van Nuys Boulevard is now the Plant shopping center.
- Van Nuys Airport: hangars, aviation and business jet facilities
- Sepulveda Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard: industrial and warehouse buildings
- Van Nuys Civic Center: city, county and federal buildings
- The Plant shopping center: retail on the former General Motors plant site
| Building type | Common roof system | Typical age | What Van Nuys does to it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangars | Built-up roof or spray foam | 20 to 50 years old | Jet exhaust and heat |
| Industrial and warehouse | Built-up roof or modified bitumen | 25 to 50 years old | Heat cracking |
| Government buildings | Built-up roof | 30 to 60 years old | Deferred maintenance |
What does the Van Nuys climate do to a flat roof?
The Van Nuys climate is hot in summer, with San Fernando Valley temperatures frequently above 100 degrees, so flat roofs here face intense UV and thermal cycling.
Airport buildings collect jet exhaust residue, and older industrial roofs crack under the heat.
How often should a Van Nuys commercial roof be inspected?
A Van Nuys commercial roof should be inspected twice a year, spring and fall, with heat-season checks on seams and coatings.
Hangar roofs benefit from a coating review every year. Our commercial roof inspection page explains what each visit covers.
What does a maintenance program cost in Van Nuys?
A maintenance program for a 100,000 square foot aviation and industrial building in Van Nuys costs $22,000 to $25,000 a year on our Protect program, priced at $0.22 to $0.25 per square foot with a $2,500 minimum.
Protect fits most Van Nuys aviation and industrial roofs because heat damage keeps 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 Van Nuys?
We can scan a roof in Van Nuys as soon as roof access is confirmed after your request, and a 100,000 square foot aviation and industrial building takes about 2 hours at roughly 50,000 square feet an hour, with the PE-stamped report delivered within 48 hours.
Van Nuys Airport facilities require airside access coordination, so we arrange credentials before the scan date. Send the Van Nuys address through our roof scan request form, or see coverage across Los Angeles County.
What else do Van Nuys property owners ask about roof inspection?
Do hangar tenants at Van Nuys Airport need extra approval for roof work?
Hangar tenants at Van Nuys Airport may need approval from Los Angeles World Airports as well as a building permit for roof work.
Why do Van Nuys roofs age quickly?
Van Nuys roofs age quickly because San Fernando Valley summers regularly exceed 100 degrees, breaking down roof surfacing and coatings.
Which parts of Van Nuys do you cover?
We cover every flat and low-slope commercial roof in Van Nuys, including Van Nuys Airport, Sepulveda Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard, Van Nuys Civic Center and The Plant shopping center.
How long does a roof scan take on a aviation and industrial building in Van Nuys?
A roof scan on a 100,000 square foot aviation and industrial building in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys?
Built-up roof or spray foam is the most common roof on Van Nuys's hangars stock, and those roofs are typically 20 to 50 years old.
Who issues reroof permits in Van Nuys?
Reroof permits in Van Nuys are issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, because Van Nuys is part of the City of Los Angeles. Van Nuys Airport is operated by Los Angeles World Airports, and tenants on airport land may need lease-related approval as well as a building permit.
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