Old flat roof keeps leaking after multiple repairs?
Straight talk from TruRoof, commercial roofing in Hamilton, OH.
Your flat roof over your building near the Great Miami River is 30 years old. You have had it patched three times in two years, but water still drips onto your inventory every time it rains. You are in Hamilton, OH, and you are done wasting money on temporary fixes.
When a flat roof leaks again and again, the problem is usually deeper than the surface. Patches cover cracks, but water has already soaked the insulation underneath. That wet insulation rots the roof deck and makes new leaks pop up somewhere else. The membrane is shot, and every rainstorm finds a new path in.
A full tear-off and replacement might take a week and costs more up front, but it stops the cycle. If the insulation is still dry, a silicone restoration coating can be done in a few days for less. The cost depends on square footage and what the core sample shows, but you will likely spend thousands, not hundreds, to end the leaks for good.
This week, do not call another repair crew. Instead, have a contractor take a core sample to check the insulation. If it is wet, patches will never work. Call TruRoof for an honest assessment. We will cut a small plug, show you the insulation, and explain your options with no pressure.
Once it is fixed, you will walk through your building after a storm and see dry floors. No more buckets in the aisles. No more worrying about ruined products. Your roof protects your business again, and you stop throwing money at patches.
What people in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton and the area around it.