Commercial buildings fail the same way residential ones do — moisture, envelope, systems — but with much larger consequences. A written, seasonal maintenance program is the single biggest predictor of long-term performance.
Spring
- Full envelope inspection after winter
- Roof and flashing review
- Drainage and grading check
- HVAC servicing
Summer
- Exterior cleaning and coating renewal
- Sealant and joint review
- Landscape and drainage maintenance
- Interior air quality checks
Fall
- Pre-winter envelope check
- Heating system service
- Emergency systems test
- Insurance and documentation review
Winter
- Ice-dam and snow-load monitoring
- Envelope thermal imaging
- Leak response readiness
- Interior humidity monitoring
Frequently asked questions
- How often should a commercial building be inspected?
- At minimum twice a year, plus post-event inspections after major storms.
- Is preventive maintenance really cheaper?
- Yes, consistently. Studies routinely show 3–5x cost multiples for reactive versus planned maintenance.