Commercial roof repair
Seam failures, membrane punctures, ponding, flashing and curb leaks, and storm damage on EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen roofs. We locate the leak from the interior stain back to the source, repair the membrane and flashing, and document the repair for your building file. For an active leak we tarp the roof, usually within 24 hours, then make the permanent repair. See roof leak repair, membrane-by-membrane details on our flat roof repair page, or the city pages: Naperville, Downers Grove.
Commercial roof replacement and re-roofing
Full tear-off to the deck, or a recover where the existing roof qualifies. Under the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act, a recover is a new covering installed over a prepared existing roof without tearing it off, and it is not allowed when the existing covering is water-soaked or too deteriorated to serve as a base, when it is slate or tile, or when the roof already has two or more applications, unless IDFPR has accepted a structural report from an Illinois-licensed architect or structural engineer. We tell you which applies, in writing, after a core cut and a moisture survey. New insulation to the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, tapered systems to fix ponding, and the manufacturer’s warranty plus our 10-year workmanship warranty. Our guide to commercial re-roofing cost explains what drives the price.
Commercial roof installation
New construction and additions, from deck inspection through membrane, insulation, flashing and drains, on the builder’s schedule. See our roof replacement services for how the work is scheduled.
Commercial roof maintenance checks
Clogged drains and scuppers, open seams and loose flashing are common causes of leaks on low-slope roofs, and they cost the least to fix before water reaches the ceiling tiles. Ask us to inspect the roof whenever you want a check; spring, after the first storms, and fall, before freeze-up, are good times. Inspections are always free, and you get photos of what we find and a written estimate for anything that needs work.
Commercial roof inspection
Condition assessments for purchases, lease turnovers, insurance and capital planning, with photos and a moisture survey where warranted. Inspections are always free, with no conditions. Our guide to commercial roof inspection cost explains what an inspection includes.
Storm and hail damage
Hail bruises TPO and EPDM membranes and cracks modified bitumen surfacing; wind lifts flashing and displaces ballast. After a storm we inspect, tarp open areas (usually within 24 hours), photograph the damage, write the scope your insurer needs and meet the adjuster. See the storm section below and our storm damage page.