Old flat roof keeps leaking after multiple repairs
When patches stop working, it's time for a real fix. Commercial roofing help in Lebanon, OH.
You own a building in Lebanon, maybe off I-71 or near the historic downtown. Your flat roof is 30 years old. You have called for repairs three times in two years. Water still drips onto inventory or office equipment after every heavy rain. You are tired of wasting money and worried about what the next storm will do.
A flat roof that leaks after many repairs tells you the membrane is failing. Old tar, gravel, or rubber roofs break down from Ohio sun, snow, and rain. Water gets under the surface. Patching one spot just pushes the water to the next weak area. If you see stains on ceiling tiles, bubbling paint, or wet insulation, the roof deck may already be damaged.
Fixing this right usually means a full replacement or a silicone restoration coating. A full tear-off and new membrane on a typical Lebanon commercial building can run from $6 to $10 per square foot. The final cost depends on roof size, how wet the insulation is, and access for equipment. A silicone coating costs less upfront but only works if the underlying roof is still structurally sound. The first step is a core sample to check if insulation is dry.
Call TruRoof for a free inspection this week. We will take a core sample and show you exactly what is happening under the surface. Stop paying for patches that fail. If the insulation is wet, a replacement now prevents mold, deck rot, and bigger repair bills later. We work with your schedule to keep your business running.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying every time it rains. Your inventory stays dry. Your employees work without buckets in the hallway. The roof just works, for decades. You can focus on your business again, not on the ceiling.
What people in Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon and the area around it.