Old flat roof keeps leaking after multiple repairs?
Straight answers for commercial roofing in Highland Heights, KY, when patch after patch still lets water in.
Your commercial building in Highland Heights has a flat roof that is 30 years old. You have patched it three times in two years, but water still finds its way in after storms roll down the I-275 corridor. You are tired of worrying about inventory damage every time it rains.
Patch after patch fails because the old roof surface is no longer one solid layer. A 30-year-old flat roof gets cracks and small splits that open under Kentucky sun and then let water through during hard rains. Water moves sideways under the surface before it drips, so the stain you see is rarely where the leak starts. The roof has simply reached the end of its useful life. That is why another patch over the same spot does not stop it.
A real fix starts with a core sample. A small plug is cut out to check the insulation below the roof surface. If the insulation is wet, patching cannot solve the problem. Full replacement on a commercial flat roof often takes one to three weeks. The size of the building, number of rooftop units, and how many old layers need to come off will shape the job. Some buildings with dry insulation can use a silicone restoration coating instead, but a wet roof deck rules that out.
This week, stop approving more patches. Have a roofer take a core sample before you spend another dollar on temporary fixes. If the insulation is soaked, schedule a full replacement or a silicone restoration if it qualifies. TruRoof serves commercial buildings around Highland Heights, from I-471 to US Route 27. One inspection will tell you if you have been fixing the wrong layer all along.
Once the old roof is replaced or restored, the ceiling tiles stay dry after storms. Inventory no longer sits under plastic. Tenants and employees stop reporting new stains. Maintenance becomes predictable, not a recurring emergency. You stop watching the weather forecast every time it clouds up. You can finally plan your budget around something other than repeat leaks.
What people in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights and the area around it.