The Association has been working with the City of Albuquerque to help address the current backlog of residential roofing permit inspections. In many cases, inspections are delayed by several weeks, and due to current staffing limitations, the City is unable to add another drone operator at this time.
To help speed up the process, we have reintroduced CompanyCam as a tool for documenting residential roofing projects from start to finish. Working closely with Chief Building Official Deborah Rowley, we developed a standardized 14-point photo checklist that meets the City's inspection documentation requirements.
This is a pilot program and participation is completely voluntary. It is not required to obtain a final inspection.
Contractors may still choose the City's traditional drone inspection process. However, digital photo submissions can typically be reviewed within days rather than weeks.
For best results, include:
Our Association now has a dedicated CompanyCam representative: Alex Robertson
Email: alex.robertson@companycam.com
To create a new CompanyCam account, use this referral link:
https://companycam.com/isr-ar0322
When signing up, enter "NMRCA" in the "How'd you hear about us?" field.
A one-time promotional discount will be available for new CompanyCam customers. Full details will be announced soon. One requirement will be same-day signup with payment by credit card.
Alex is also available to host Zoom sessions covering:
CompanyCam currently costs approximately $1.00 per user per day, with a minimum of three users.
Digital project documentation benefits more than just permit inspections. Many homeowners' insurance companies now require photographic documentation of roofing components—including skylights, ventilation, and fire-resistant materials—for homes in wildfire-prone areas. Having standardized digital records helps contractors, homeowners, and inspectors alike.
While CompanyCam is the platform we're using for this pilot program, it represents a broader move toward modern digital documentation within our industry.
Please include the following documentation, as applicable:
Supporting manufacturer documentation may also be attached to the PDF.
This pilot program currently applies only to residential permits. Commercial roofing inspections will continue to follow the City's existing inspection procedures.
We are encouraged by the progress of this program and hope it helps reduce inspection delays while modernizing the permitting process. If you have questions about the process, the tutorials are straightforward, and Alex at CompanyCam is an excellent resource for assistance.
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