Roof Maintenance Checklist
A roof inspection checklist helps property managers, facility teams, maintenance staff, and roofing contractors check the visible condition of roof surfaces, drainage, flashing, penetrations, access points, safety features, and signs of water intrusion during routine inspections, seasonal checks, storm follow-ups, or post-repair reviews.
This checklist is useful for commercial buildings, apartment complexes, offices, schools, hotels, warehouses, retail sites, and managed residential properties. It helps identify damaged roofing materials, clogged drains, ponding water, loose flashing, roof leaks, debris buildup, unsafe access, damaged gutters, and defects that require repair before they lead to interior damage.
With TARGPatrol, roof inspections can be completed as scheduled digital tasks or route-based maintenance checks. Inspectors can scan a QR code at the access point, follow the checklist on-site, attach photos, record issue locations, set priorities, create work orders, and track corrective actions until the roof issue is resolved.
Property / facility name
Property address
Building / roof zone
Roof type
Roof access point
Weather conditions
Photo of roof overview
Roof area is safe to access
No immediate safety hazards observed
Roof access route is clear
Roof access hatch, ladder, or stair is secure
Fall hazards are controlled where required
No unauthorized persons or items on roof
Roof surface is dry enough for safe inspection
General roof condition notes
Roof surface appears in acceptable condition
No visible holes, tears, or punctures observed
No loose or missing roofing material observed
No blistering, bubbling, or cracking observed
No exposed underlayment or substrate observed
No signs of roof surface deterioration observed
Roof surface issue location
Photo of roof surface condition
Shingles, tiles, or panels are secure, if applicable
No missing shingles, tiles, or panels observed
No cracked or broken shingles, tiles, or panels observed
No lifted or curled edges observed
No loose fasteners observed, if visible
Pitched roof material issue notes
Photo of pitched roof material condition
Membrane seams appear intact, if applicable
No open seams or separated laps observed
No membrane wrinkles or fishmouths observed
No membrane shrinkage observed near edges or penetrations
No visible patch failure observed
Membrane issue location
Photo of membrane condition
Ponding water is not present
Roof drains are clear
Scuppers are clear, if present
Gutters are clear and not overflowing, if present
Downspouts are connected and draining properly, if checked
No debris blocking drainage paths
Drainage issue location
Photo of roof drainage condition
Flashing appears secure
No loose, lifted, or damaged flashing observed
Edge metal / coping appears secure
Parapet flashing appears intact, if applicable
Wall-to-roof flashing appears sealed
No gaps or failed sealant around flashing observed
Flashing issue location
Photo of flashing condition
Roof penetrations are sealed
Vent pipes are properly flashed
HVAC curbs appear sealed
Skylights are sealed and not cracked, if present
Antenna, conduit, or pipe penetrations are sealed
No failed sealant around penetrations observed
Penetration issue location
Photo of roof penetration condition
Roof-mounted HVAC equipment appears secure, if present
Equipment curbs are not damaged
No leaks visible around rooftop equipment
Condensate drainage does not discharge improperly onto roof
Service panels are closed and secure
Equipment clearance area is clean
Rooftop equipment issue notes
Photo of rooftop equipment condition
Parapets and roof edges appear intact
No cracks or loose materials on parapet walls observed
Coping stones or caps are secure
Roof edge is not damaged
No signs of water intrusion at roof edges observed
Parapet / edge issue location
Photo of parapet or roof edge condition
Expansion joints are intact, if present
Sealant joints are not cracked or separated
Roof transitions appear properly sealed
No open gaps at roof joints observed
Joint / transition issue location
Photo of joint or transition condition
Roof drains, vents, and mechanical openings have proper covers where required
No missing drain strainers or covers observed
No open holes or unsafe openings observed
No loose debris that may become windborne observed
Roof safety opening issue notes
Photo of unsafe opening or cover issue
Walk pads or service paths are intact, if present
No damage from foot traffic observed
No stored materials damaging roof surface
No sharp objects or loose hardware on roof
Maintenance access path is clear
Walk path issue notes
Photo of walk path condition
Roof is free from trash, leaves, and debris
Vegetation or moss growth is not present
No signs of pest or bird nesting observed
No standing organic material near drains or corners
Housekeeping issue location
Photo of roof housekeeping condition
Interior ceiling below roof shows no leak signs, if checked
No water stains reported below roof area
No active dripping reported below roof area
No mold or musty odor reported below roof area
Interior leak location, if applicable
Photo of interior leak evidence
Storm damage is not visible
No hail impact marks observed
No wind-lifted roofing materials observed
No fallen branches or impact damage observed
No damage from snow or ice observed, if applicable
Storm damage issue notes
Photo of storm damage evidence
Previous roof repair area was reviewed, if applicable
Previous patch or repair appears intact
Previous leak area shows no new damage
Open roof issue still requires follow-up
Previous work order number
Photo of previous repair area
Roof issue found
Issue location
Issue description
Priority: low / medium / high / urgent
Repair required
Further roofing contractor inspection required
Responsible person
Target completion date
Work order number
Photo of roof issue
Temporary control applied
Debris was removed, if safe to do so
Drain was cleared, if safe to do so
Temporary leak protection was applied, if applicable
Unsafe area was restricted, if required
Property manager / facility manager notified
Follow-up inspection required
Photo after temporary control
Inspection completed
Property passed inspection
Final status
Final comments


















