Northern California
Commercial Roof Inspection and Maintenance in Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale sits in the middle of Silicon Valley, and its commercial roofs cover aerospace and tech campuses in Moffett Park, research buildings in Peery Park and older retail and office along El Camino Real.
What kinds of commercial buildings are in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale's commercial roofs fall into 3 main groups: large office and research campuses in Moffett Park, smaller research and flex buildings in Peery Park, and retail and office along El Camino Real and downtown Murphy Avenue.
A major aerospace company has operated in Moffett Park for decades, and tech firms have rebuilt much of the surrounding land with newer campus buildings. Peery Park keeps many 1970s and 1980s concrete buildings with original roof decks.
- Moffett Park: aerospace, office and research campuses beside Moffett Field and the bay
- Peery Park: research and flex buildings from the 1970s and 1980s
- El Camino Real: retail, restaurants and small office buildings
- Downtown and Murphy Avenue: older commercial buildings and newer mixed-use blocks
| Building type | Common roof system | Typical age | What Sunnyvale does to it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus office and research | TPO or PVC | 5 to 25 years old | Rooftop solar and equipment penetrations |
| Peery Park research and flex | Built-up roof or modified bitumen | 25 to 45 years old | Wet insulation under older membranes |
| El Camino retail | Built-up roof or TPO | 20 to 40 years old | Ponding at drains and rooftop units |
What does the Sunnyvale climate do to a flat roof?
Sunnyvale gives a flat roof about 15 inches of rain a year, warm sunny summers and afternoon breezes off the south end of the bay.
Strong sun ages membranes and sealants, and rooftop solar arrays added in recent years create new penetrations and shaded areas where moisture lingers. Winter storms are few but can be heavy.
How often should commercial roofs in Sunnyvale be inspected?
A Sunnyvale commercial roof should be inspected 2 times a year, in spring and in fall before the rains.
Campus roofs with solar arrays should also be checked after any panel installation or service work. Our commercial roof inspection page explains what each visit covers.
What does a maintenance program cost in Sunnyvale?
A maintenance program for a 90,000 square foot office and research building in Sunnyvale 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 suits most Sunnyvale campus and research roofs because the program adds storm checks and repair tracking to the 2 annual visits. Compare all 3 tiers for Sunnyvale on the maintenance programs and pricing page.
Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?
We can scan a roof in Sunnyvale 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.
Moffett Park campuses usually require advance security clearance, so we send crew names and vehicle details before the scan date. Send the Sunnyvale address through our roof scan request form, or see coverage across Northern California.
FAQs
Can you scan a Sunnyvale roof with solar panels?
We scan the open roof areas around solar arrays on Sunnyvale buildings and mark the panel areas on the Moisture Map, so you can see where moisture sits near the racking.
Are older Peery Park roofs worth restoring?
Many older Peery Park roofs are worth restoring if the Moisture Map shows dry insulation, because a coating or recover can cost far less than a full tear-off.
Which parts of Sunnyvale do you cover?
We cover every flat and low-slope commercial roof in Sunnyvale, including Moffett Park, Peery Park, El Camino Real and Downtown and Murphy Avenue.
How long does a roof scan take on a office and research building in Sunnyvale?
A roof scan on a 90,000 square foot office and research building in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?
TPO or PVC is the most common roof on Sunnyvale's campus office and research stock, and those roofs are typically 5 to 25 years old.
Who issues reroof permits in Sunnyvale?
Reroof permits in Sunnyvale are issued by the City of Sunnyvale building department. Sunnyvale reroof permits come from the City of Sunnyvale building division, and roof work near Moffett Field may need to account for airfield height limits on cranes.
Which program fits most Sunnyvale roofs?
Protect suits most Sunnyvale campus and research roofs because the program adds storm checks and repair tracking to the 2 annual visits.
What does a Protect program cost for a office and research building in Sunnyvale?
A 90,000 square foot office and research building in Sunnyvale costs $19,800 to $22,500 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 Sunnyvale?
No. The scan runs on the roof surface in Sunnyvale, so offices, plants and tenants below carry on as normal.
How soon after the scan is the Sunnyvale report delivered?
Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?
In Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?
Send the Sunnyvale address through the roof scan request form or call (310) 647-7192.
Schedule a non-destructive roof scan in Sunnyvale.
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