Flat roof still leaking after 3 repairs? Here's why.
You're in Covington, and your flat roof keeps leaking. Here's the honest truth from a local commercial roofing team.
Your commercial building in Covington has a 30-year-old flat roof. You have patched it three times in two years, but water still drips onto your inventory every time it rains. You are tired of paying for repairs that do not last.
When a flat roof leaks after multiple patches, the problem is the whole roof, not one spot. A 30-year-old rubber or tar membrane gets brittle and cracks. Water seeps underneath, spreads, and rots the insulation. Patching only fixes the visible hole. The real damage is hidden. Until you replace the membrane or apply a full silicone restoration, the leaks will keep coming back. A core sample will show you the truth.
What does it cost? It depends on a core sample. If the insulation is dry, a silicone restoration coating might save you from a full tear-off. That can take a few days. If the insulation is wet, you need a full replacement. That can take a week or more. For a typical Covington commercial building, a coating might be a few thousand dollars. A full replacement often runs into the tens of thousands. The only way to get a real number is to look under the surface.
This week, stop patching and call TruRoof. Ask for a core sample on your flat roof. We will cut a small square, check the insulation, and tell you in plain English if you need a replacement or a coating. Do not wait for the next big storm. Water damage gets worse and more expensive the longer you leave it. Let us give you a straight answer.
Once the work is done, your building stays dry. No more buckets catching drips. No more unexpected inventory damage. Your roof just works, season after season. You can finally stop checking the forecast every time it rains.
What people in Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington and the area around it.