Flat roof still leaking after multiple repairs?
Straight talk from TruRoof, commercial roofing in Fort Thomas, KY.
Your Fort Thomas warehouse or office has a flat roof that's over 20 years old. You've patched it three times in two years, but water still finds a way in. Every rainstorm sends you scrambling to check for drips. You're worried about damaged inventory, wet equipment, or mold inside your walls. You're tired of throwing money at temporary fixes.
What you're seeing is the rubber or tar layer on your flat roof breaking down. Over time, sun and weather cause cracks and splits. Water seeps under the membrane and soaks into the insulation board. A patch only covers the hole you can see. The water that's already trapped below keeps moving, so new leaks appear in other places. That's why each repair fails. In Fort Thomas, humid summers and freeze-thaw winters make these cracks worse.
Patches feel cheaper, but three or four of them can cost as much as a real fix. A full roof replacement or a silicone restoration coating stops the problem for decades. The price depends on the roof size and how wet the insulation is. If the insulation is dry, a silicone coating can be applied in a few days and costs less than a tear-off. A coating can extend the life of a sound roof by 10-20 years. If the insulation is soaked, you'll need a full tear-off and new insulation, which takes longer and costs more. But both options end the leak cycle for good.
Stop paying for patches that don't last. The first step is a core sample, a small cut that shows if water is trapped in the insulation. This takes minutes and gives you a clear answer. TruRoof can inspect your Fort Thomas roof and take a core sample in one visit. If the insulation is wet, you need a full replacement. If it's dry, a silicone coating can seal the surface and extend the roof's life. Schedule your inspection before the next storm hits.
After the new roof or coating is done, you'll have a watertight seal that keeps your building dry. No more scrambling for buckets or calling your insurance. Your inventory, equipment, and paperwork stay safe. You can finally stop worrying every time the forecast shows rain.
What people in Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas and the area around it.