Roof and buildingenvelope assessments
Before committing to repairs or replacement, understand what is happening and what needs attention. Building Envelope Management evaluates roof and building envelope conditions so owners and facility teams can make informed decisions about maintenance, further investigation, and future work.
When you need a clearer picture of your building
An assessment establishes a condition baseline or answers a specific concern. Common reasons to contact BEM include:
Recurring leaks or water intrusion that previous repairs have not resolved.
An aging roof with an incomplete maintenance or repair history.
Suspected moisture within the roof assembly.
Conflicting recommendations about repair or replacement.
A property acquisition, storm event, or upcoming capital decision.
Assessment services matched to the question
We define the systems, areas, and investigation methods for your property before fieldwork begins.
Roof condition assessments
We review accessible roof areas and related details, including the field of the roof, perimeters, penetrations, and drainage. Findings help explain deterioration, observed deficiencies, and the need for maintenance or additional investigation.
Leak and water intrusion investigations
We review leak history, reported locations, available photographs, and relevant exterior conditions. The investigation considers how the roof connects with walls, windows, doors, and other details that may contribute to the concern.
Moisture surveys and targeted testing
Infrared, nuclear, or electronic moisture survey methods may be included when appropriate for the assembly and investigation goals. Authorized core sampling and other targeted testing can support interpretation of the findings.
Exterior envelope and waterproofing assessments
We assess exterior walls, window and door interfaces, and waterproofing areas within the agreed scope. Where access or concealed conditions limit the review, we identify the additional investigation needed.
How we approach the assessment
Understand the concern
We discuss the property, review available records, and establish the questions the assessment needs to answer.
Document conditions
We coordinate access, perform the agreed fieldwork, and record observations with photographs and location information.
Explain the findings
We identify priorities, explain the basis for recommendations, and distinguish observed conditions from questions requiring further investigation.
What your assessment can include
Your proposal identifies the deliverables. Depending on the assignment, these may include:
Condition summary
A concise explanation of the condition of the reviewed systems and the concerns that matter most.
Photographs and location records
Images and descriptions that help your team understand where deficiencies occur.
Plans and findings maps
Roof plans, deficiency maps, or moisture survey maps when included in the scope.
Priorities and recommendations
Immediate concerns, maintenance needs, and options for further investigation or corrective work.
Planning information
Budgetary considerations and repair, restoration, recovery, or replacement options when requested.
Use the findings to choose your next step
The assessment helps you determine which conditions need prompt attention, which can enter a maintenance plan, and where additional information is needed before committing to a project. Recommendations account for the available evidence and the limits of the review.
Experience across buildings and roof systems
BEM has assessed more than 5,000 buildings and served over 100 clients. Our broader experience covers more than 100 million square feet of roofing through assessments, inspections, design, quality control, and other project work, spanning nearly every major roof system type.
Questions about this service
No. A moisture survey is included when it supports the investigation goals and is identified in the proposal. The roof assembly, access, and site conditions help determine the appropriate methods.
Replacement is one possible recommendation. We evaluate whether maintenance, repair, restoration, recovery, or replacement warrants consideration based on the findings and the owner’s objectives.
Yes. BEM’s building envelope work can include exterior walls, windows, doors, and waterproofing. The proposal identifies the systems and areas to be reviewed and any access or testing requirements.
Share available roof plans, previous reports, warranties, repair history, leak photographs, and access information. We can begin with the records you have and identify any important gaps.
Tell us what you are seeing at your property
Describe the concern, the property location, and the decision you need to make. We can help define an assessment that addresses the questions in front of you.
Discuss an Assessment