Roof coating vs full replacement for flat roof
Straight answers for commercial properties in Batavia, OH. No guesswork, no wasted money.
Your flat roof over your Batavia warehouse or office is showing its age but hasn't caved in. You see blisters, maybe a soft spot. A coating sounds cheaper, but you don't know if it will last or just hide a bigger problem underneath.
A roof coating is a liquid-applied membrane that goes over your existing roof. It works when the roof deck and insulation are dry and solid. If your flat roof has multiple leaks, standing water after rain, or insulation that feels spongy underfoot, a coating will fail fast. The moisture gets trapped and the coating peels or cracks within a year or two.
Coatings typically cost $3 to $6 per square foot. A full tear-off and replacement runs $8 to $15 per square foot, depending on insulation condition and edge metal. The price gap looks big on paper. But if you coat a wet roof, you pay for the coating now and the full replacement later. That costs more than doing it right the first time.
Get a moisture scan and a core sample before you decide. A core sample cuts a small circle out of the roof to check if the insulation board underneath is wet. Don't let anyone coat your roof without these two tests. TruRoof does both as part of every flat roof evaluation. If the core comes back dry, a coating can buy you 10 to 15 years.
Once the right choice is made, you stop worrying every time it storms. Your building stays dry, your tenants stay happy, and you have a clear maintenance plan that makes sense for your budget. No more guessing.
What people in Batavia 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 Batavia 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.
commercial roof keeps leaking after repairs
When a roof fails despite repeated repairs, the membrane is likely shot. Get a core sample to check insulation. If it is wet, a full replacement or a silicone restoration coating may be needed. Stop wasting money on patches.
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.
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TruRoof handles commercial roofing in Batavia and the area around it.