When a roof condition report should be updated

Dekoven Roofing

November 13, 2026

A new leak, a repair or a change in building use can make an older report less informative. Record the change and which areas may need another look.

Link each new observation to the original report and add the date, photos and any work completed. Keep a record of who received the updated findings and what action was agreed.

Contact Dekoven Roofing to discuss a commercial roof assessment. Include the building address and the name of the person who can arrange access.

When to update

A condition report goes stale as the roof changes.

Update after

  • Storms.
  • Repairs.
  • Ownership change.
  • Several years.

Why

Keeping the report current keeps budget and repair decisions accurate.

Keeping it useful

A report that is five years old may no longer reflect reality. Updating after storms, repairs or ownership changes keeps decisions based on current conditions.

A short annual update, even a one-page summary with photos, is often enough.

Ask

How often do you recommend updates?

Frequently asked questions

How often?

Ask your roofer.

What triggers an update?

The events above.

Who keeps the report?

The owner.

Related: Request a commercial roof assessment

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