Roof and guest parking: the details to check on a viewing

2026-09-03 · 4 min read · MARDECO

Two elements never inspected at buying — roof state and guest parking. Yet each brings 800-3,000 AZN a year in costs and needs serious repair in 3 years. Five viewing checks.

1. Roof materials for Absheron

Wind-resistant: 1) Bitumen-polymer coating (SBS) — 15 years, 25-45 AZN/m²; 2) EPDM rubber — 20 years, 40-80; 3) Ceramic tile — 25-30 years, 45-90. Metal — cheaper but wind tears it in 8-10 years.

2. Drainage

Absheron rain is rare but heavy (10-15 min, 20 mm). Drainage: gutter 40 cm, 100 mm PVC pipe, 2 outlets per 100 m² of roof. Without proper drainage roof life drops -40%. Look for old water stains.

3. Guest parking — how much

For a family: 1 car in a closed garage + 2 cars in open guest parking. Size: 2.5 × 5 m per slot, 25-30 m² total. For Airbnb — 3-4 open slots (guests often have 2 cars). Street parking — conflicts with neighbours.

4. Five viewing checks

1) Climb the roof — stains and cracks; 2) Loft interior — mould and damp marks; 3) Drainage pipes — not blocked; 4) Parking — asphalt state (melts at 45 °C); 5) Parking lighting — night safety.

Roof and parking — 2026 costs

Roof and parking are the «out of sight, out of mind» zone — until the ceiling drips or the guest can't park. 15 min of inspecting these two = 10,000 AZN of protection.

Roof and parking checklist

• Roof age — older than 15 years = replace soon.
• Drainage — check every pipe under rain.
• Guest parking minimum 2 cars.
• Asphalt — cracks over 5 cm = replace.
• Parking light — motion sensor.

See also: 2-car garage, hidden costs, insulation.