Flat roof keeps leaking after multiple repairs?
Straight answers from a commercial roofing team that works in Union, KY.
You run a business in Union, maybe off US-42 or near Derby Park. Your flat roof is old. You have patched it three times in two years. Water still drips onto inventory or desks. You are tired of calling someone every time it rains.
When a flat commercial roof leaks again and again, the problem is usually below the surface. The top membrane may look okay. But water has soaked the insulation underneath. That wet insulation spreads moisture sideways. So a patch in one spot fixes nothing. The water just travels and finds a new place to drip.
Fixing this for good is not a small patch job. You need a core sample first. That tells you how wet the insulation is. If it is soaked, the roof needs a full tear-off and replacement. That can range from $7 to $15 per square foot, depending on the roof size and what is underneath. If the insulation is dry but the membrane is old, a silicone restoration coating may work. That costs less and buys you 15 to 20 more years.
Stop paying for patches that fail. Get a core sample this week. TruRoof can do that and give you a clear report the same day. You will know exactly what your roof needs and what it will cost. No guesswork. No more chasing leaks.
After the work is done, you walk through your building after a heavy storm. The ceiling tiles are dry. The air does not smell musty. You do not flinch when you hear rain on the roof. Your inventory stays safe. Your people stay dry.
What people in Union 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 Union 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 Union and the area around it.