Old flat roof keeps leaking after multiple repairs
Straight answers from a commercial roofing team that works in Aurora, IN.
You own a building in Aurora with a flat roof that is about 30 years old. You have paid for patch jobs three times in the last two years. Water still drips onto your inventory or office equipment after every heavy storm. You are tired of wasting money and worrying every time it rains.
When a flat roof leaks again and again, the real problem is usually the membrane or the insulation underneath. Old tar and gravel roofs crack. Single-ply membranes get brittle over time. Water gets trapped in the insulation layer. Once the insulation is wet, it rots. Patches on top cannot fix rot below. The water just travels sideways and finds a new spot to drip through.
Fixing this for good is not a one-day patch job. A full roof replacement on a typical Aurora commercial building takes one to three weeks. The scope depends on how much wet insulation must be torn out. Cost can run from $6 to $12 per square foot. A silicone restoration coating costs less if the insulation is still dry. A core sample tells you in minutes which path is right.
This week, get a core sample taken from the worst area. That small plug of roof shows exactly how deep the water damage goes. Do not let another crew slap more tar over a wet roof. That just traps moisture and speeds up the decay. If the sample shows dry insulation, a coating may save you thousands. If it is wet, a full tear-off is the only permanent fix. Call TruRoof for a core sample and a straight price with no pressure.
After the work is done, you walk your building after a storm and find dry floors and dry ceilings. No more buckets in the hallway. No more emergency calls. Your inventory stays safe and your insurance paperwork gets simpler. You stop thinking about the roof and get back to running your business.
What people in Aurora say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Aurora ask
can you reroof over an existing flat roof
A recover works when there is one roof layer and dry insulation. A core sample tells us in an hour.
how much does a commercial roof cost
We price by square footage, system and insulation and give you a written proposal you can put in front of the board.
TPO vs EPDM flat roof
TPO is white and reflects heat, which helps cooling costs in summer. EPDM is black rubber and handles ponding water well. For most Cincinnati commercial buildings, TPO is the default choice. Get a roof assessment to match the membrane to your roof's slope and drainage.
roof coating vs replacement flat roof
Coatings work when the roof is still structurally sound and the membrane is intact. If there are multiple leaks, ponding, or wet insulation underneath, a coating won't fix it. Get a moisture scan and a core sample before deciding.
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TruRoof handles commercial roofing in Aurora and the area around it.