Process for inspecting and certifying roofs for structures and repairing leaking roofs during the certification period
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1. A process for inspecting, certifying and repairing roofs in a consistent manner, comprising the steps of:
- inspecting the interior of a building for signs of roof leakage;
inspecting the condition of the exterior of the building and roof for obvious signs of leakage, wear and tear due to age, and missing or damaged roof components;
if the roof leaks, preparing a repair estimate and completing approved repairs;
if the roof does not leak, determining whether the roof in its current condition has a likelihood of leaking during a predetermined certification period, and determining if the roof leaks during the certification period that the roof is in sufficient condition to be repaired during the certification period;
if it is determined that the roof has a likelihood of leaking during the certification period, or that roof is in insufficient condition to be repaired during the certification period, preparing a repair estimate and completing approved repairs; and
granting certification for the predetermined period if the roof has been adequately repaired so that it is not leaking, will not likely leak during the certification period and is repairable during the certification period, or it is determined that the roof will likely not leak during certification period and roof is in sufficient condition to be repaired until end of certification period if roof leaks during the certification period.
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A process for inspecting and certifying roofs for structures and either repairing the leaking roof during the certification period, assisting the structure owner to file an insurance claim for the repair, and/or providing repair estimates and contractor contact information. The inspection and certification process is a multistep operation which is intended to bring consistency and uniformity in the manner in which roofs are inspected and certified.
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1. A process for inspecting, certifying and repairing roofs in a consistent manner, comprising the steps of:
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inspecting the interior of a building for signs of roof leakage;
inspecting the condition of the exterior of the building and roof for obvious signs of leakage, wear and tear due to age, and missing or damaged roof components;
if the roof leaks, preparing a repair estimate and completing approved repairs;
if the roof does not leak, determining whether the roof in its current condition has a likelihood of leaking during a predetermined certification period, and determining if the roof leaks during the certification period that the roof is in sufficient condition to be repaired during the certification period;
if it is determined that the roof has a likelihood of leaking during the certification period, or that roof is in insufficient condition to be repaired during the certification period, preparing a repair estimate and completing approved repairs; and
granting certification for the predetermined period if the roof has been adequately repaired so that it is not leaking, will not likely leak during the certification period and is repairable during the certification period, or it is determined that the roof will likely not leak during certification period and roof is in sufficient condition to be repaired until end of certification period if roof leaks during the certification period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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