Roof Consulting for Self-Storage Facilities
A self-storage facility can be dozens of buildings covered in metal roofing and metal wall panels. When hail crosses the property, the question isn't whether there are dents. It's which buildings, which roof areas and how much of the damage is functional. Snow Consulting is run by an experienced roof consultant with over 30 years on roofs who has worked with every metal roof profile.
We focus on the largest facilities and large-loss scale: big single roofs, multi-building campuses and portfolios, on buildings from 10,000 square feet to multi-million-square-foot facilities.
Common roof problems
- Every building separately, with a building map, so the report lines up with the site plan and nothing is double-counted or skipped.
- Panels, laps and fasteners on through-fastened roofs, plus seams and clips on standing seam buildings.
- Coating breaks and early corrosion at hail impacts.
- Gutters, trim, vents and door hoods that help confirm hail size, direction and storm date.
What we document
- Every building separately, with a building map, so the report lines up with the site plan and nothing is double-counted or skipped.
- Panels, laps and fasteners on through-fastened roofs, plus seams and clips on standing seam buildings.
- Coating breaks and early corrosion at hail impacts.
- Gutters, trim, vents and door hoods that help confirm hail size, direction and storm date.
- Water entry with drone inspections and drone thermal scans when tenants report leaks.
Consistent across many buildings
Facilities with many similar buildings are where sampling arguments start. We use the same method on every building and show the counts behind each conclusion, so the owner, the carrier and any appraisers are all looking at the same evidence. See cosmetic vs. functional metal roof hail damage.
Independent on every file
We don't negotiate or settle claims for anyone, and we don't give legal or coverage opinions. We take appraiser and umpire work for owners and carriers alike. Insurance appraisal · Umpire services
Where we work
Facilities of any size in Texas and Oklahoma, including all of Dallas–Fort Worth. Outside Texas and Oklahoma, large-loss assignments only.
How we help
Drone roof inspections
Aerial documentation of every building on the facility.
Infrared moisture scans
Thermal scans where tenants report leaks.
Portfolio roof condition surveys
Building-by-building condition findings.
Forensic roof consulting
Hail and wind causation, storm damage vs. wear and installation defects, failure analysis, and core cuts and moisture surveys, documented for claims and disputes.
Large-Loss Certified Appraisal and Umpire
An independent appraiser or umpire when the amount of loss is disputed.
Independent by design
Snow Consulting is engaged for the report. Our deliverable is a documented opinion on roof condition, damage, scope and cost. We don't negotiate or settle insurance claims for anyone.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need every building inspected?
For a defensible report, yes. Drones make that practical on large sites.
Can you work around tenants and gate hours?
Yes. We coordinate with the site manager.
Do you look at wall panels too?
We document wall panels and trim as part of the storm evidence. The page focuses on roofs.
How are fees handled?
Fees are provided per project.