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Keeping slate roof maintenance records when ownership changes

A roof file has long-term value only if it reaches the next person responsible for the building.

By Slate Roofing USA · Published

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01

Assemble a transferable set

Include the roof plan, inspection reports, repair history, material references, spare-stock location, and relevant contractor contacts. Keep files in ordinary readable formats with descriptive names. Explain which drawings reflect completed work and which were only proposals.

02

Make the handover explicit

Provide a short index and identify any open maintenance items. Check that the recipient can access the files rather than merely sending a link to an account that may later close. Retain originals where appropriate. A good handover does not promise a particular roof condition; it gives the new owner a clear record from which to arrange informed inspection and future repairs.

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