NM's 105–115 mph design winds mean corners and perimeters see 1.5–3× the field pressure — and that's where uplift failures start. I audit edge metal cleats, seal-strip activation, and membrane attachment at the zones ASCE 7 says actually matter, so you fix the perimeter before the next windstorm peels the field.
ASCE 7-22 wind zone mapping (field / perimeter / corner)
Drip edge and edge metal cleat audit
Shingle seal-strip activation probing
Membrane fastener pattern and spacing verification
Ridge cap and hip attachment scoring
Written scope with prioritized wind-hardening fixes
Full roof walk with ASCE 7-22 zone mapping (field, perimeter, corner). Drip edge, gravel stop, and edge metal cleat spacing audit. Shingle seal-strip activation probing at every accessible perimeter foot. Membrane fastener pattern and spacing verification against manufacturer spec. Ridge cap, hip, and starter course attachment scoring. Post-storm uplift evidence documentation (photo + torque test where applicable). Written scope with prioritized wind-hardening fixes and cost bands.
East Mountains, Estancia Valley, and I-40 corridor homeowners with wind history. Commercial building owners with unexplained perimeter leaks after wind events. Owners filing wind damage insurance claims needing engineering-grade evidence. Buyers under contract on high-elevation or exposed-lot properties. Property managers with recurring wind-related repair calls.
Verbal Walk — $99 Standard Wind Report — $349 Detailed w/ ASCE Zone Analysis + Torque Test — $599 Commercial >10,000 sq ft — $0.06–$0.10/sq ft Most wind uplift inspections are $349–$599. Perimeter reinforcement at $4–$7/LF vs post-failure replacement at $8–$14/sq ft is the difference.
ASCE 7-22 assigns most of NM a 105–115 mph design wind speed (Risk Category II). But actual gusts in the East Mountains, Estancia Valley, and along I-40 corridor regularly hit 70–90 mph. Corner and perimeter zones see 1.5–3× the field pressure — which is where 90% of uplift failures start.
Usually a missing or short-cleated drip edge, or field-nailed shingles at the perimeter instead of hand-sealed. NM's low humidity means the factory sealant strip on shingles often never fully activates — so wind gets under the tab and starts a peel-back. I probe seal at every accessible perimeter foot.
Depends on the failure mode. Loose edge metal — new hem-locked drip edge with 6" cleat spacing ($4–$7/LF). Unsealed shingles — hand-sealing with roofing cement ($1.50–$3/LF). Failed membrane attachment — perimeter re-fastening or a full re-cover per manufacturer spec. I give you the right scope, not the biggest scope.
Tarp placement + permanent repair scope.
Signed 2/3/5-year cert for lenders & insurers.
FLIR moisture scan + core verification.
Vigas, canales, parapet caps — NM specialty.
I've watched too many neighbors sign contracts they didn't understand for roofs they didn't need. That stops with a written report they own.