Old flat roof still leaks after multiple repairs?
A straight answer from a commercial roofing team that works in Westwood, OH.
You run a business or manage a property along Harrison Avenue or near Westwood Town Hall. Your flat roof is decades old. You have paid for patch after patch, but water still drips onto inventory or into the ceiling tiles. You need a real fix, not another temporary cover-up.
When a flat roof leaks after three or four repairs, the membrane itself is likely worn out. Water has gotten between the layers or soaked into the insulation. Patches only cover the surface. The trapped moisture keeps spreading underneath. A core sample tells the truth. If the insulation is wet, it acts like a sponge and rots the deck. No amount of caulk or tar stops that.
A full tear-off and replacement on a commercial flat roof in Westwood can run from $6 to $12 per square foot, depending on the system and how much wet insulation must come out. A silicone restoration coating is sometimes an option if the insulation is still dry. That costs less upfront and adds a reflective surface that holds up to Ohio rain and freeze-thaw cycles. The size of the roof, number of drains, and edge metal all shift the final number.
This week, call a roofer who will cut a core sample, not just squirt more sealant. TruRoof does that inspection at no charge. We check the insulation with a moisture meter and show you photos of what is happening under the surface. While you wait, move valuable stock away from the drip zone and put a tarp over anything you cannot move. Do not authorize another patch until someone proves the insulation is dry.
Once the old layers are gone and a new membrane is down, the ceiling stays dry. You stop checking the weather forecast with dread. Your inventory, equipment, and tenant relationships are safe. The roof just does its job, and you focus on the day-to-day without water where it does not belong.
What people in Westwood 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 Westwood 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 Westwood and the area around it.