A Roof Plan That Works
for Your Building and Its Occupants
Tenants notice a leak before anyone else does. Bloom keeps office and mixed-use roofs in service and plans larger work around workdays, shared entrances and the people who work and live below.
Commercial Roofing for Office and Mixed-Use Buildings
Your roof covers workdays, tenant improvements, shared entrances and the systems people rely on. In a mixed-use building, shops, restaurants, offices and residences all keep different hours. An assessment establishes the roof's condition and the access and coordination the work will need.
Replacement is not always the next step. Where the roof is still serviceable, maintenance and timely repairs extend its life and defer the capital project. Bloom inspects first, then separates what needs attention now, what can be maintained and what belongs in a later budget.
A New Purpose for a Lansing Landmark
62,119 sq. ft.
Accident Fund Insurance headquarters · Lansing, Michigan
When the former Ottawa Street Power Station was redeveloped as Accident Fund Insurance's headquarters, Bloom installed adhered TPO roofing across 62,119 square feet. The building's height and numerous balconies required careful planning and additional safety precautions as part of its transformation into office space.
Explore the Accident Fund ProjectPlan for the Roof and the People Below It
Extend the life of serviceable roof areas
Base maintenance and repair decisions on documented conditions, drainage, roof details and leak history. Areas around rooftop equipment and access routes need attention, because other trades use the roof. A consistent maintenance plan catches developing problems and flags the areas that need a different solution.
Coordinate around different occupancy needs
Review work hours, entrances, elevators, parking, deliveries and rooftop air intakes before scheduling larger work. Office teams, restaurants and residents may be affected differently by noise, odors or temporary restrictions. Agree with property management on work windows, access arrangements and how occupants will receive updates.
Give ownership a clear basis for decisions
Separate immediate repairs, ongoing maintenance and potential replacement work so each recommendation has a clear purpose. Keep condition findings and completed-work records together, and revisit priorities when occupancy or building use changes. A documented plan makes it easier to discuss scope, approvals and future capital needs.
Start With the Roof You Have
A clear assessment helps you decide what to maintain, what to repair and what to plan for later.
Assess conditions and building needs
Review the roof, known concerns and available records alongside occupancy, access and scheduling requirements.
Maintain what can keep serving you
Where conditions support it, prioritize maintenance and targeted repairs to help extend useful roof life and defer replacement.
Plan larger work when it is needed
Use the findings to define the scope, coordinate with property management and prepare for future capital decisions.
Questions About Office and Mixed-Use Roofing
Can maintenance help us postpone roof replacement?
Yes, when the roof's condition supports continued service. Maintenance and timely repairs can help extend useful roof life and defer replacement. An inspection or assessment helps identify serviceable areas and conditions that need a different solution. Maintenance should not be used to postpone replacement when deterioration or other findings make continued service unsuitable.
Can roof work take place while our building is occupied?
Some work can be planned around occupied areas, but the approach depends on the scope, building layout and conditions. Review noise, odors, air intakes, access routes and temporary restrictions before setting a schedule. Confirm required protections and work windows with the project team and property management rather than assuming every activity can proceed without affecting occupants.
What changes when a property combines offices, shops and residences?
Different occupants may need different work windows and access arrangements. Restaurant deliveries, office hours and residential quiet periods can overlap or conflict. Identify those requirements early, including shared entrances and building systems, so property management can evaluate the proposed sequence and communicate relevant changes.
What should we gather before a roof assessment?
Collect available roof plans, warranty documents, maintenance and repair records, and known leak locations. Note planned tenant improvements, rooftop equipment changes and access restrictions. Identify the people responsible for site coordination and approvals so the findings can support practical maintenance and capital decisions.
Let's Plan the Right Next Step
for Your Building
Tell us about your roof concerns and how your building is used. We will help you start with an assessment and a practical plan for maintenance, repairs or future replacement.