In whatever house a person lives, the roof periodically needs repairs. Of course, any repair is a laborious, expensive process. But still this is a very important and urgent matter. If the condition of the roof covering in the country house or in the manor is reflected exclusively in its own property and health, then leaks in the roof in a multi-storey building will directly affect both the inhabitants of the upper floor and lower neighbors during a severe flood.
Who should repair the roof of an apartment building?
The appearance of the first “bells” about roof problems compels us to immediately sound an alarm. The sooner you start repairing the coating, the faster it will end without ruining your personal belongings. But here comes the dilemma: who should carry out this repair? In multi-storey buildings there are governing bodies, such as HOA or a private company, which is hired by residents of the house, abandoning the partnership. Each month, managers are paid a certain amount to care and repair the house in the form of a rent.
However, when an emergency occurs, it begins to find out why the roof is leaking, there is a lack of money for the repair of the roof from managers and other points. Often this is an illiterate disposition of available money or the recent repair of any part of a residential building. In order to quickly deal with such situations, you need to have information about what kind of repair is mandatory on the part of companies, what type of work will be needed, how long does it take to repair the roof of apartment buildings and what material will need to be used.
Types of roof restoration. Maintenance
There are several types of repairs - overhaul and current. These are different species, but each in its own way is necessary.
Maintenance is actions that do not imply replacing the entire roof covering. So, the work occupies no more than 40 percent of the total area.
Damage assessment must be carefully monitored. Evaluation is always carried out at the place of damage to the roof, neither in the apartment, nor in the staircase, or anywhere else, but directly on the roof. This is the only way to really assess the damage and take measures to eliminate it. If it is necessary to carry out small work such as grouting cracks, eliminating unevenness and carrying out such actions, then this is called the current repair of the roof. For an apartment building, such work is ideally carried out at least once every six months.
Incomplete replacement of any roof covering is also included in the current repair work. Often, management companies try to avoid a partial replacement , justifying it with the argument that they do not allocate funds for this type of repair. But it's not right.
Ideally, the management company should provide for emergency situations long before tenants can notice them. It is necessary to make an estimate based on the condition of the house as a whole, and to carry out repairs and maintenance on a monthly basis.
Overhaul
Overhaul is a complete replacement not only of roof coverings of more than 40 percent of the total roof volume, but also of foundations and ceilings. Most often, overhauls are needed in old houses serving more than several decades.
Overhaul of the roof of an apartment building is divided into extreme types of work and standard overhaul.
Extreme - unscheduled, requiring instant response. Often it is a repair after severe frosts, hurricanes and other emergencies.
The usual overhaul is carried out without haste, according to the estimate. It should be carried out as necessary. And its management company pays with or without subsidies.
Price
In order to take into account the approximate prices for roof repairs, there should be minimal knowledge about the types, arrangement of roofs and materials. For example, repair for a flat roof and amendment of a tiled roof for an apartment building will be completely different both in the type of work and in the necessary materials. Consequently, the price of repairing a flat roof of an apartment building will differ.
Types of roofs
The most common and easy to use are flat.
Sheds are very rare. They differ in different angles of slope.
Gable roofs are often found among old houses. Most often these are two parts of the ramp, under which there is an attic.
Roofs with many slopes and complex roofs are almost never found in residential buildings.
Types of roof coatings of apartment buildings:
- Bituminous. Their repair is most often done by removing the damaged part and pouring new bitumen directly onto the stripped part. Overhaul is carried out exclusively after the end of the life of such a coating (or if the bitumen has already lost elasticity).
- The tile roof cracks pretty quickly. Repair of such a roof will be carried out by strengthening the base, lathing and replacing unusable tiles.
- A sheet roof may require various repairs. The most expensive of the work will be a complete replacement sheet.
- The pitched roof needs various repairs, and after completion, as a rule, also in painting.
Who pays?
Who should repair the roof of an apartment building? This question interests many. You need to know that the current repair of the roof of an apartment building is paid by homeowners, that is, with funds that tenants pay monthly to companies or homeowners associations, or to own funds of the property owner. Overhaul of the roof is sometimes paid by the state, while in the private sector, repair is entirely the responsibility of the owner.
Roof repair through managers
Having recorded the fact of a roof leak in your apartment or entrance, you must submit an application to the managing organization. An application can be submitted in several ways:
- Phone call. A request should be made for repairing damage to the roof. The method is the least effective if your managers are dishonest in their duties.
- Submission of a written application in person. You need to write two identical copies, come to the management company and submit an application, while always making sure that the signature of the receiving party, the seal and the date of acceptance on both copies are the same. The applicant retains one copy for himself, the other remains with the manager.
- Registered mail with receipt of receipt. If there is absolutely not enough time to go to the manager’s office on your own, you can fill out an application by registered mail. A notification receipt can be kept as evidence of the appeal.
You can attach photographs to the application demonstrating the damage caused. This item is optional, but the more damage is done, the faster the troubleshooting will begin. The current roof is not only damage to physical property, but also serious harm to the health of the tenant. If the walls and ceiling have high humidity, a mold will begin to develop, which is very dangerous for the respiratory tract of people and animals.
After the tenant accepts an application for repair of the roof of the apartment building, the management company must conduct an inspection and fix the damage. After conducting a direct inspection of the roof, the specialist draws up a defective statement. It is the basis for repair, and it is on the basis of the prepared statement that an estimate and a plan of repair work are developed.
In order to expedite the work, it is better to submit several applications from different residents.
If you refuse to accept your application, you should fix this fact with an act in the presence of two witnesses who will have to sign this act. Such a document can be submitted to the court along with a statement and photographs.
How to apply for a capital repair subsidy?
In the Russian Federation, the law “On the Fund for Assistance to Reforming Housing and Public Utilities” is in force. Since overhaul is a very expensive procedure, referring to this item is highly advisable. The program provides financial support for the overhaul of the roof of an apartment building to about 90-95 percent of the total budget. The list includes such works as:
- Processing of wooden roof structures with antiseptic and fire fighting solutions.
- Replacement of the roof covering, including its individual elements.
- Replacing the drainage system.
- Restoring the temperature of the attic and attic rooms in accordance with the generally accepted standard.
To submit an application, you must follow a specific action plan.
First of all, it is required to draw up a decision by homeowners about the need for a complete overhaul of the roof. In this case, there are certain nuances. Overhaul is done only for roofs that are in disrepair. If the roof covering, its supporting structures and attic rooms are in normal condition, the appeal to this Federal Law is not applicable.
After drawing up the act, a statement is prepared for carrying out repair work in the prescribed form. The statement describes the results of a roof survey by a representative of a management company or a housing and communal services representative, as well as options for repair work. The presence of photographs that clearly demonstrate the existing roof damage is optional, but desirable.
What next?
The next item is the preparation of estimates and terms of reference for repairs. Then you need to find a competitive company that will carry out the overhaul of the roof of an apartment building, according to law No. 158. It is worth drawing up a repair contract and attaching it to the package of documents. The estimate must be approved with the residents of the house. It is also necessary to pay off all existing debt on rent. This is mandatory, otherwise the application will not be considered.
Then a fundraiser is carried out, at least 5 percent of the total amount, according to the approved estimate. If at the meeting of residents the overhaul of the roof was approved by the majority, the rest are obliged to obey and invest their share necessary for the repair.
The last one is an application for repair of the roof of an apartment building under the state program.
The entire list of necessary documents is always present in the managing organization. The response to the application comes no more than 10 working days to the representative of the housing and communal services (housing and communal services) or an authorized person of the management company.
Payment for roof repair of an apartment building
Work on troubleshooting the roof of a residential building begins only after an agreement on the financing of work. According to article 36 of the RF Housing Code, a roof, technical floors and attic rooms are common property of residents. Consequently, the correction of roof defects should not be funded solely by the inhabitants of the last floors.
Repair of the roof of an apartment building is always done at the expense of all homeowners. Therefore, payment for repairs is levied on funds paid by the owners of the management company. If there is no accumulation there or recently repair work has been carried out in other parts of the house, you will need to pay for repairs from your pocket.
Conclusion
Thus, if you have the necessary information and certain knowledge, the repair will not bring stress and grief. The roof, like any part of any home, requires due attention. If you carefully monitor the condition, the problems can be fixed in the bud, long before they bring any damage or cause inconvenience.