Business Details
43 Years
experience
Professional Roofing & Waterproofing Consulting Since 1983
Since 1983, Independent Roofing Consultants has established itself as a nationally recognized leader in roofing and waterproofing consulting. Our team combines technical expertise with decades of collective experience to deliver unbiased evaluations, customized specifications, and comprehensive compliance inspections. We specialize in resolving complex roofing challenges through innovative solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements.Our commitment to client service is demonstrated through prompt responses, long-term relationship-building, and a focus on practical, cost-effective outcomes. With expertise in historical restoration, cold storage vapor barrier design, and building envelope investigations, we provide value-driven consulting services to property managers, developers, and building owners across commercial sectors.
Services
Roof Evaluations
Replacement Specifications
Compliance Inspections
Portfolio Management
CAD Drawings
Vapor Barrier Design
Building Envelope Investigation
Roofing Seminars
Historical Restoration
Leak Investigation
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized experience in commercial roofing consulting
- Our team provides unbiased evaluations free from material supplier influence
- Specialize in complex projects requiring innovative waterproofing solutions
- Deliver comprehensive portfolio management for multi-building properties
- Maintain technical expertise in historical restoration and cold storage facilities
Services
Roof Evaluations
We conduct detailed roof condition assessments including failure analysis and maintenance inspections. Our evaluations provide actionable recommendations for repairs, replacements, and budget planning. Services include pre-acquisition due diligence and analytical problem resolution for commercial properties.
Compliance Inspections
Our compliance inspections ensure roofing projects meet specification requirements through pre-construction conferences, installation monitoring, and final inspections. We document processes to create historical records that maintain system integrity during ownership transitions.
Portfolio Management
We offer comprehensive portfolio management solutions for multi-building properties. Our systematic approach documents historical roofing records and develops maintenance schedules to optimize ROI while ensuring tenant satisfaction across commercial real estate holdings.
Replacement Specifications
We develop customized roofing specifications considering building-specific requirements like tenant sensitivities and equipment needs. Our CAD-drawn details reduce on-site variations and incorporate energy efficiency standards including LEED certification requirements for modern construction projects.
Building Envelope Investigation
Our specialists conduct comprehensive building envelope investigations including waterproofing systems, windows, and EIFS-certified inspections. We identify failure points in exterior systems and design solutions that address both immediate leaks and long-term performance requirements for commercial structures.
People
Phil Penney
Principal
With decades of industry experience, Phil leads our consulting team in delivering technical expertise combined with strategic business judgment. He emphasizes client service while maintaining our reputation for quality consulting services.
Jeff Starr
General Manager
Jeff oversees daily operations and ensures our compliance inspections meet the highest standards. He brings extensive technical knowledge to roofing projects while maintaining focus on client satisfaction and team training.
Questions
What roofing services do you specialize in?
We specialize in roof evaluations, compliance inspections, portfolio management, replacement specifications, and building envelope investigations for commercial properties.
How do you ensure project compliance?
Through pre-construction conferences, full-time installation inspections, and final quality checks that verify systems meet specification requirements and contract documents.
Do you work with historical buildings?
Yes, we design roof replacements for historical buildings while maintaining compliance with preservation requirements and long-term performance standards.
How do you handle multi-building portfolios?
We provide systematic documentation and management solutions for commercial portfolios, optimizing maintenance schedules and capital expenditures across multiple properties.
What makes you different from other consultants?
Our independence ensures unbiased recommendations focused solely on client needs, backed by over 40 years of technical expertise and practical problem-solving.
