Property Protection
Residents of apartments or multi-family units have every right to protect their possessions and feel safe within their homes. A commercial roofing contractor who only caters to industrial or commercial properties may not have the sensitivity and awareness needed to handle HOAs, apartments, condominiums, or multi-family units.
A good roofer will recognize the need to reassure residents when roofing work is to be done. At AIC Roofing & Construction Inc., we handle residents’ worries by proactively dispelling them. We do all this at every site.
- We attach 4-foot x 8-foot sheets of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) over windows and doors to prevent damage to moldings, glass, and paint.
- We place large, heavy-duty tarps over the ground and over delicate landscaping (flowers, shrubs, borders) to protect vegetation and prevent roofing debris from being overlooked at cleanup.
- During repair or roof replacement, we constantly run a magnetic broom over the worksite to pick up any metal which could cut a foot, slash a tire, or injure a pet.
All of our roofers are trained in proper safety techniques. This means they are aware not only of their own safety, but they need to work safely to protect residents, children, pets, and visitors.
Parking Lot Protocol
Residents often have no say in when roof repairs or replacements happen, so they naturally worry about their parking spots. Is my space still safe? How many spots will we lose to materials? Will debris damage my tires? AIC addresses all these concerns.
We map and plan “danger zones” in the parking lot, working with the property manager to block those areas. Residents’ vehicles stay safe from falling debris.
We use traffic cones and caution tape to cordon off spaces needed for material staging or the danger zone, preventing any cars from entering the work area.
We provide advance notice to tenants and residents, explaining which parking areas will be off-limits and for how long.
Finally, we regularly sweep the entire job site, including parking lots, to remove magnetic metal debris and keep the area safe.
Protecting Peace of Mind
All the precautions in the world cannot prevent every issue. For complete peace of mind, residents and tenants like to know the professional roofer has insurance against just about every contingency:
- AIC carries a general liability insurance policy which would be tapped first, rather than ask residents to rely on renter’s insurance, automobile coverage, or their own policies.
Should some damage occur, the claim is handled quickly, since AIC works with insurance companies every day. Usually, we are working to complete homeowners’ claims on storm damage or some other issue. Yet we also understand the claim process and will speedily address any residents’ concerns over accidental damage to vehicles or other property.
Keeping Cool
Kentuckians know about summer heat. Boy, do we know. Just about every multi-family dwelling or apartment building must have its HVAC system, with an emphasis on air conditioning. The problem with roof repair and roof replacement, especially on a scale of an apartment building, is providing protection for those ground-situated condenser units.
Can you imagine asking an entire building full of hot Kentucky residents to give up their cooling comfort for a few days while we repair the roof? We can’t either. That’s why AIC uses a custom-built, specially designed cover that slips over outdoor condenser units. The cover shields the unit from falling debris and roofing nails while allowing it to operate.
The AC unit stays protected, residents remain comfortable, and the property manager answers fewer phone calls.
Plan C
A property manager can ignore all the benefits of going with an experienced roofer. Upfront costs of using “Dan in a Van” or “Chuck with a Truck” may be far lower than what AIC Roofing will quote.
Of course, “Dan in a Van” may lack the knowledge and equipment to complete the job quickly or safely. And your telephone will ring more.
A lot more.AIC Roofing & Construction, Inc. can handle any roofing job from single-family homes to multi-building complexes. We have the experience, trained crews, and right equipment. Please contact us today to learn more about our systematic approach to roof repair, maintenance, and roof replacement.