Northern California
Commercial Roof Inspection and Maintenance in Mountain View, CA
Mountain View runs from the bay at Shoreline to the foothills, and its commercial roofs cover tech campuses in North Bayshore, research buildings in East Whisman and older storefronts along Castro Street.
What kinds of commercial buildings are in Mountain View?
Mountain View's commercial roofs fall into 3 main groups: tech campuses in North Bayshore, research and office buildings in East Whisman, and retail and office downtown along Castro Street and El Camino Real.
North Bayshore holds the headquarters of one of the largest tech companies in the world along with many smaller campuses built on former farmland near the bay. East Whisman keeps older low-rise research buildings, many now being replaced or remodeled.
- North Bayshore: tech campuses and office buildings near Shoreline Park
- East Whisman: low-rise research and office buildings near Moffett Field
- Downtown and Castro Street: older storefronts, restaurants and small office buildings
- El Camino Real: retail, hotels and medical office buildings
| Building type | Common roof system | Typical age | What Mountain View does to it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech campus buildings | TPO or PVC | 5 to 25 years old | Rooftop solar and heavy equipment |
| East Whisman research buildings | Built-up roof or modified bitumen | 25 to 45 years old | Aging membranes on older decks |
| Castro Street storefronts | Built-up roof behind parapets | 30 to 70 years old | Parapet and scupper leaks |
What does the Mountain View climate do to a flat roof?
Mountain View gives a flat roof about 15 inches of rain a year, mild temperatures near the bay and warmer summers toward the foothills.
Buildings in North Bayshore sit on low ground beside the bay, where marine air keeps roofs damp in the mornings and wind picks up in the afternoon. Strong sun the rest of the year ages sealants and exposed membranes.
How often should commercial roofs in Mountain View be inspected?
A Mountain View commercial roof should be inspected at least 1 time a year with a scan, and 2 times a year for older East Whisman and downtown roofs.
Fall is the best time for the main visit, ahead of the November rains. Our commercial roof inspection page explains what each visit covers.
What does a maintenance program cost in Mountain View?
A maintenance program for a 50,000 square foot office building in Mountain View costs $6,000 to $7,500 a year on our Monitor program, priced at $0.12 to $0.15 per square foot with a $1,500 minimum.
Monitor fits many Mountain View office roofs because newer campus buildings stay in good shape and an annual scan tracks the Roof Condition Score at a low cost. Compare all 3 tiers for Mountain View on the maintenance programs and pricing page.
Mountain View figures use 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 Mountain View?
We can scan a roof in Mountain View as soon as roof access is confirmed after your request, and a 50,000 square foot office building takes about an hour at roughly 50,000 square feet an hour, with the PE-stamped report delivered within 48 hours.
Mountain View campus buildings usually require advance notice and security check-in, so we schedule the scan with the facilities team ahead of time. Send the Mountain View address through our roof scan request form, or see coverage across Northern California.
FAQs
Is Monitor enough for a newer Mountain View campus roof?
Monitor is often enough for a newer Mountain View campus roof, because a yearly scan and inspection track condition until the Roof Condition Score shows a need for more.
Do older downtown Mountain View roofs need more care?
Older downtown Mountain View roofs need more care, because built-up roofs behind parapets often leak at scuppers and flashings, so 2 visits a year suit them better.
Which parts of Mountain View do you cover?
We cover every flat and low-slope commercial roof in Mountain View, including North Bayshore, East Whisman, Downtown and Castro Street and El Camino Real.
How long does a roof scan take on a office building in Mountain View?
A roof scan on a 50,000 square foot office building in Mountain View 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 Mountain View?
TPO or PVC is the most common roof on Mountain View's tech campus buildings stock, and those roofs are typically 5 to 25 years old.
Who issues reroof permits in Mountain View?
Reroof permits in Mountain View are issued by the City of Mountain View building department. Mountain View reroof permits come from the City of Mountain View building division, and buildings near Moffett Field may face crane height limits during roof work.
Which program fits most Mountain View roofs?
Monitor fits many Mountain View office roofs because newer campus buildings stay in good shape and an annual scan tracks the Roof Condition Score at a low cost.
What does a Monitor program cost for a office building in Mountain View?
A 50,000 square foot office building in Mountain View costs $6,000 to $7,500 a year on Monitor, at $0.12 to $0.15 per square foot a year with a $1,500 annual minimum.
Do you need to go inside the building to scan a roof in Mountain View?
No. The scan runs on the roof surface in Mountain View, so offices, plants and tenants below carry on as normal.
How soon after the scan is the Mountain View report delivered?
Mountain View owners receive the PE-stamped report within 48 hours of the scan, with the Moisture Map, Deficiency Map, Roof Condition Score and Estimated Remaining Service Life.
Which roof systems do you scan in Mountain View?
In Mountain View we scan TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up and spray foam roofs on flat and low-slope commercial buildings.
How do I book a roof scan in Mountain View?
Send the Mountain View address through the roof scan request form or call (310) 647-7192.
Schedule a non-destructive roof scan in Mountain View.
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