COMMERCIAL ROOFING INSPECTION & LEAK DETECTION CHECKLIST 2026

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--- ROOF PERIMETER & EDGE INSPECTION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Inspection Area/Roof Section
[ ] Coping Cap Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair - Needs Repair, Poor - Urgent Action Required)
[ ] Observed Edge Defects (Corrosion/Rust, Loose/Detached Metal, Cracked Sealant, Debris Accumulation, None)
[ ] Detailed Observations & Notes
[ ] Photo Documentation of Edge Defects
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- ROOF MEMBRANE & SURFACE INTEGRITY ---
[ ] Membrane Condition Status (Excellent, Fair - Normal Wear, Poor - Requires Immediate Repair, Critical - Structural Failure Imminent)
[ ] Observed Surface Defects (Blistering, Punctures/Punctured Membrane, Cracking/Alligatoring, Delamination, UV Degradation/Brittle Surface, Surface Erosion)
[ ] Estimated Area of Damage (Sq. Ft.)
[ ] Detailed Observations & Defect Description
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Membrane Damage

--- DRAINAGE & WATER RUNOFF SYSTEMS ---
[ ] Drainage System Condition (Clear and Functional, Partial Blockage Detected, Heavy Debris/Clog Present, Structural Damage/Broken)
[ ] Drain/Scupper ID Number
[ ] Estimated Depth of Debris (inches)
[ ] Identified Issues (Leaves/Organic Matter, Silt/Sediment Build-up, Broken Drain Grates, Cracked Downspout Connections)
[ ] Drainage Photo Documentation
[ ] Maintenance Action Required

--- FLASHING & PENETRATION SEALS ---
[ ] Flashing Condition Status (Intact, Cracked/Degraded, Missing/Damaged, Requires Immediate Repair)
[ ] Description of Observed Damage
[ ] Affected Penetration Types (Skylights, Vent Pipes, HVAC Units/Curbs, Chimneys, Electrical Conduits)
[ ] Photo of Identified Leak or Seal Failure
[ ] Estimated Number of Failed Seals
[ ] Inspector Verification

--- SEAM & JOINT CONTINUITY ---
[ ] Seam Condition Status (Intact & Secure, Minor Separation Detected, Significant Gap/Failure, Requires Immediate Repair)
[ ] Detailed Observations of Seam Disruption
[ ] Photo Evidence of Seam Integrity
[ ] Estimated Number of Compromised Joints Found
[ ] Inspector Verification

--- STRUCTURAL & SUPPORT INSPECTION ---
[ ] Roof Deck Condition (Intact, Signs of Sagging, Structural Damage Detected, Corrosion/Rust Present)
[ ] Observations of Structural Deficiencies
[ ] Estimated Depth of Ponding Water (inches)
[ ] Photos of Structural Issues
[ ] Inspector Verification

--- DEBRIS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ---
[ ] Type of Debris Identified (Organic Matter (Leaves/Branches), Wind-blown Trash/Litter, Sediment/Silt Accumulation, Animal/Bird Nesting Material, Construction Remnants)
[ ] Debris Description
[ ] Debris Photo Evidence
[ ] Debris Severity Level (Low (Minimal impact on drainage), Medium (Requires routine cleaning), )
[ ] Cleanup Completion Date

--- LEAK DETECTION & MOISTURE ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Leak Detection Area/Roof Zone
[ ] Active Leak Identified? (Yes, No)
[ ] Estimated Moisture Percentage (%)
[ ] Detailed Observations of Moisture or Water Intrusion
[ ] Upload Moisture Detection Photos/Thermal Images
[ ] Inspector Verification

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