Flat roof leaking again after multiple repairs?
Straight talk for commercial building owners in Newport, KY, tired of patching the same roof.
Your Newport warehouse or storefront has a 30-year-old flat roof. You've patched it three times in two years. Water still drips onto inventory. It's frustrating and it's costing you money.
When a commercial flat roof leaks after several repairs, the prolem is usually the roof covering itself. Over decades, the membane breaks down from sun, rain, and freeze-thaw cyles common here along the Ohio River. Small cracks and worn seams let water in. Patches just move the leak to a new spot. If they are not fixing the root cause, you are throwing money away.
Replacing a commercial flat roof in Newport is not a one-size-fits-all proect. A basic tear-off and single-ply install can range from $6 to $9 per square foot, depening on the building's size and how many layers need removal. If the insulation underneath is wet from years of leaks, that adds cost and time. Most jobs take a crew of four about a week. The proect gets bigger fast if you have rooftop equipment like HVAC units or drains that need flashing work.
Stop calling for another patch. TruRoof can come out and take a core sample of your roof. This small cut shows if the insulation is dry or soaked. If it's wet, a full replacement or a silicone restoration coating is the answer. You need a solition that stems the leaks permanently, not just for another season. We'll walk you through the options in plain English, no pressure.
After the work is done, you'll walk into your building during the next heavy rain and see dry floors. No more buckets, no more worried calls from the night crew. Your inventory stays safe, and you can focus on running your business. That's the whole point.
What people in Newport 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 Newport 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.
Ready to talk?
TruRoof handles commercial roofing in Newport and the area around it.