Commercial Roof Condition Survey (Deeside) | Business Park Case Study
Roof condition survey for a modern office building in Deeside (CH5 area). Focused on valleys, junctions and rainwater goods — distinguishing disrepair from routine maintenance and setting a targeted repair strategy.
Overview
Location: Deeside (CH5 area)
Property type: Modern two-storey office building (business park setting)
A roof condition assessment was required to understand leakage risk and prioritise actions. The inspection focused on roof covering condition, junction detailing and rainwater goods performance — identifying where defects were likely to cause internal damage if not addressed.
Findings
- Rainwater goods defects and poor discharge details increased overflow and repeated wetting risk at key elevations.
- Junctions, terminations and transitions were assessed as higher-risk locations for water ingress (typical in commercial roof systems).
- Valleys and localised detailing issues represented disproportionate risk hotspots compared with general roof areas.
- The report separated routine maintenance from defects that could be classed as disrepair, supporting clearer decision-making.
Recommendations
- Prioritise rainwater goods performance: clear/repair gutters and downpipes, confirm falls and effective discharge, and reduce overflow risk.
- Target junction and termination repairs where detailing creates a credible ingress pathway.
- Use a staged strategy: high-risk hotspot repairs first, then monitor, then plan broader lifecycle maintenance if needed.
- Document pre-works condition and repairs for asset management and (if applicable) lease-related evidence.
Outcome
A targeted repair strategy was produced to reduce leakage risk quickly by focusing on valleys, junctions and rainwater goods — avoiding unnecessary whole-roof “blanket” replacement decisions.
FAQs
What typically causes commercial roof leaks?
Defects often concentrate at junctions, terminations, penetrations, valleys and around drainage details. Rainwater goods failures can also cause repeated wetting and internal staining.
Do you recommend full replacement automatically?
No. We assess condition and risk and prioritise targeted repairs where appropriate. Blanket replacement is not assumed — the goal is proportionate, evidence-led decisions.
How does this help with asset management?
A roof condition survey helps you prioritise works, plan maintenance budgets, and document condition for stakeholders or lease-related discussions.
Do you publish building names or full addresses?
No. Case studies are anonymised. We do not publish tenant names, client names, or full addresses.
Next steps
If you need to understand roof leakage risk (or avoid over-scoping works), an independent roof condition survey can prioritise the right actions.