Northern California
Commercial Roof Inspection and Maintenance in Redwood City, CA
Redwood City is the seat of San Mateo County, and its commercial roofs cover software campuses in Redwood Shores, industrial buildings near the Port of Redwood City and older blocks downtown.
What kinds of commercial buildings are in Redwood City?
Redwood City's commercial roofs fall into 4 main groups: office campuses in Redwood Shores, industrial and port buildings along Seaport Boulevard, life science and office buildings near downtown, and retail along El Camino Real and Veterans Boulevard.
Redwood Shores holds the headquarters of a major software company and many other low-rise offices built on fill beside the bay. The Port of Redwood City handles bulk cargo and supports nearby industrial yards and warehouses.
- Redwood Shores: office campuses and research buildings beside the bay
- Seaport Boulevard: industrial, port and warehouse buildings
- Downtown and Broadway: county offices, older commercial blocks and newer office buildings
- Veterans Boulevard and El Camino Real: retail, auto and service buildings
| Building type | Common roof system | Typical age | What Redwood City does to it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Shores offices | TPO or modified bitumen | 10 to 35 years old | Settlement on bay fill and ponding |
| Port and industrial | Built-up roof or TPO | 20 to 50 years old | Salt air and dust from bulk cargo |
| Downtown commercial | Built-up roof behind parapets | 30 to 70 years old | Parapet and flashing leaks |
What does the Redwood City climate do to a flat roof?
Redwood City gives a flat roof about 20 inches of rain a year and a mild climate often described as among the best on the Peninsula, with less fog than cities to the north.
Buildings in Redwood Shores and near the port sit on low ground beside the bay, where salt air and wind work on metal and seams. Some buildings on bay fill settle over time, which can create new ponding areas on a flat roof.
How often should commercial roofs in Redwood City be inspected?
A Redwood City commercial roof should be inspected 2 times a year, in spring and in fall.
Redwood Shores buildings with ponding from settlement benefit from a check after the first heavy storm to confirm drains are carrying water off. Our commercial roof inspection page explains what each visit covers.
What does a maintenance program cost in Redwood City?
A maintenance program for a 70,000 square foot office campus building in Redwood City costs $15,400 to $17,500 a year on our Protect program, priced at $0.22 to $0.25 per square foot with a $2,500 minimum.
Protect fits most Redwood City roofs because storm checks catch ponding and salt wear on the bayside campuses and port buildings. Compare all 3 tiers for Redwood City on the maintenance programs and pricing page.
Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
We can scan a roof in Redwood City as soon as roof access is confirmed after your request, and a 70,000 square foot office campus building takes about 1.5 hours at roughly 50,000 square feet an hour, with the PE-stamped report delivered within 48 hours.
Redwood Shores campuses usually require visitor registration and a facilities escort, so we set access details with the site team before the scan. Send the Redwood City address through our roof scan request form, or see coverage across Northern California.
FAQs
Why do some Redwood Shores roofs pond water?
Some Redwood Shores roofs pond water because buildings on bay fill can settle unevenly, leaving low spots away from drains that hold water after rain.
Do you scan port buildings in Redwood City?
We scan port and industrial buildings along Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City, and the report notes salt and dust wear on flashings and drains.
Which parts of Redwood City do you cover?
We cover every flat and low-slope commercial roof in Redwood City, including Redwood Shores, Seaport Boulevard, Downtown and Broadway and Veterans Boulevard and El Camino Real.
How long does a roof scan take on a office campus building in Redwood City?
A roof scan on a 70,000 square foot office campus building in Redwood City takes about 1.5 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 Redwood City?
TPO or modified bitumen is the most common roof on Redwood City's redwood Shores offices stock, and those roofs are typically 10 to 35 years old.
Who issues reroof permits in Redwood City?
Reroof permits in Redwood City are issued by the City of Redwood City building department. Redwood City reroof permits come from the City of Redwood City building division, and roof replacements on large office buildings can trigger Title 24 cool roof requirements.
Which program fits most Redwood City roofs?
Protect fits most Redwood City roofs because storm checks catch ponding and salt wear on the bayside campuses and port buildings.
What does a Protect program cost for a office campus building in Redwood City?
A 70,000 square foot office campus building in Redwood City costs $15,400 to $17,500 a year on Protect, at $0.22 to $0.25 per square foot a year with a $2,500 annual minimum.
Do you need to go inside the building to scan a roof in Redwood City?
No. The scan runs on the roof surface in Redwood City, so offices, plants and tenants below carry on as normal.
How soon after the scan is the Redwood City report delivered?
Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
In Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
Send the Redwood City address through the roof scan request form or call (310) 647-7192.
Schedule a non-destructive roof scan in Redwood City.
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