Start with the way your building works
For an office or managed property, the roof specification and tenant arrangements need to be considered together. Identify occupied floors, plant access, air intakes and sensitive equipment before defining the works. Owners, managing agents and facilities teams may each need different information to approve the budget and coordinate access.
- Tenant communication and access arrangements
- Sensitive equipment and occupied areas
- Planned expenditure and maintenance records
Connect the building need to the right service
Start with the refurbishment, replacement or cladding scope, then consider rooflights, drainage and maintenance requirements as part of the wider plan.
Prepare the project brief
Include your site postcode, approximate roof or cladding area, available drawings or specification, and the dates you are working towards. If the scope is still being developed, explain the building issues and the decisions the assessment needs to inform.
Questions about planning the work
What should a managing agent include in the brief?
Include the roof condition report, lease or access restrictions relevant to the works, tenant contacts, plant information and the proposed programme. State who can authorise access and agree changes to the scope.
Can refurbishment be assessed alongside replacement?
Yes. A condition assessment can inform what may be retained and what needs replacement. Compare complete specifications, exclusions, future maintenance needs and the effect on building users before selecting an option.