$17M Apartment Roof Nightmare

Episode 3 of our roofing series takes us to a $17M apartment complex acquisition — a 17-building commercial roofing inspection that's a masterclass in site organization and estimating.In this episode, we cover: 🏢 How to map out a multi-building commercial site for accurate proposals 🦺 Field safety protocols on occupied/active job sites 📸 Our system for organizing photos and CRM data by building 🔧 Walking a built-up roof with silicone and modified coatings 💧 Diagnosing a bad retro drain setup (and why they freeze in cold climates) 📏 Measuring cap metal, wall flashings, scuppers, pitch pockets, and curbs 📝 Using voice-to-text note takers + AI tools to speed up reportingThis is a real, unscripted walkthrough of how experienced estimators break down a complex multifamily roofing project — perfect for anyone in commercial roofing, property management, or construction estimating who wants to see the process from the ground up.👉 Subscribe for more real-world roofing inspections and estimating breakdowns.