Old flat roof keeps leaking after multiple repairs
Straight answers from a commercial roofing team that works in Springdale, OH.
You own a business off I-75 in Springdale. Your flat roof is about 30 years old. You have paid for patch jobs three times in two years, but water still drips onto your inventory every time it rains. You are tired of throwing money at a roof that will not stay dry.
When a flat roof leaks again and again, the membrane is done. Patches can seal a small crack, but an old roof splits in new spots every season. Springdale gets freeze-thaw cycles that make seams pull apart. Rain pools on low spots and finds tiny holes. If water has been getting in for years, the insulation underneath is probably wet. That makes the whole roof spongy and weak. More patches will not fix wet insulation.
A full tear-off and replacement for a small commercial roof in this area often runs from $8 to $12 per square foot. A larger warehouse may drop to $6 to $9 per square foot. If the roof deck or insulation is rotten, the cost goes up. A silicone restoration coating can buy you 10 to 15 more years if the insulation is still dry. That usually costs half as much as a full replacement. The only way to know is to cut a small core sample and check for moisture.
This week, stop paying for patches. Get a core sample first. Do not let another contractor just seal the visible leak. If the insulation is wet, you need a full replacement. If it is dry, a silicone coating may work. Call TruRoof for a flat roof inspection that starts with a core sample. We will give you a straight answer and a fixed price.
Once the new roof is on or the coating is cured, you can walk through your building during a downpour and not flinch. No more buckets in the corner. No more ruined boxes. Just a dry, quiet space that stays that way for decades.
What people in Springdale 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 Springdale 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 Springdale and the area around it.