Your office ceiling tiles have brown rings spreading from the roof drain. Water ponds on the flat roof after every rain and the membrane is starting to bubble. TruRoof installs flat and low-slope roofs in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana.
Why You Can Trust Us
If your building has a flat or low-slope roof, check after a rain. Water may sit in puddles for more than 48 hours. You might see seams lifting where sheets of membrane meet. Inside, ceiling tiles near the roof drains turn brown and sag. Gravel or coating may be washing off the surface. If the roof is over 20 years old, the membrane is near the end of its life.
Every storm leaves wet ceiling tiles and a damp smell in the office. You move boxes and desks away from drip spots. Tenants or employees complain about the buckets. You avoid scheduling new shelving or lighting because the roof might leak on it. The building's cooling costs rise because wet insulation stops working. Your maintenance crew patches the same spots and the leaks come back.
TruRoof tears off the old membrane down to the deck. The crew cuts out wet insulation and bags it. TruRoof screws down new insulation boards and a cover board. The crew rolls out a new single-ply membrane and heat-welds the seams. TruRoof flashes every pipe, drain, HVAC curb, and roof edge. The crew registers the manufacturer warranty after the final inspection. Snow removal and coatings are separate if you want them later.
When the roof is done, you can walk the surface and see clean white membrane. No more buckets in the office. You can repaint the ceiling tiles and they will stay dry. Your HVAC units sit on new curbs and tight flashing. Tenants and employees stop reporting leaks. The building owner can move on to the next project.
Our process
- 1Tear off old membrane and wet insulationCrew cuts and removes the failing membrane and any insulation that has absorbed water.
- 2Inspect and repair the roof deckCrew checks the deck for rust or rot and patches or replaces sections that won't hold a new roof.
- 3Install new insulation and cover boardCrew fastens rigid insulation boards across the roof and screws down a cover board for a smooth base.
- 4Heat-weld or adhere the new membraneCrew rolls out the new single-ply membrane and heat-welds or glues the seams so water can't get through.
- 5Flash all penetrations and edgesCrew seals around pipes, drains, HVAC units, and roof edges with the same membrane material.
- 6Clear drains and remove debrisCrew clears debris, checks that drains flow, and hauls old materials off the site.
Why Cincinnati homeowners and building owners call TruRoof
- 24/7 emergency response for active roof leaks
- Help coordinating insurance claims and adjuster meetings
- Coverage across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
The roof leaks every time it rains and the ceiling tiles are stained again. Buckets catch water in the back office and the smell won't go away. You keep putting off the full replacement because you know it will shut down part of the building.
Roof problems we fix
Can you reroof over an existing flat roof
Tear-off is expensive and disruptive. You want to know if a recover over the existing roof is allowed and smart.
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
You manage a building and need a real budget number for a flat roof replacement before you take it to ownership.
We price by square footage, system and insulation and give you a written proposal you can put in front of the board.
Old flat roof keeps leaking after multiple repairs
Your commercial flat roof is 30 years old. You have patched it three times in two years, but water still finds a way in. You are frustrated and worried about inventory damage.
When a roof fails despite repeated repairs, the membrane is likely shot. Get a core sample to check insulation. If it is wet, a full replacement or a silicone restoration coating may be needed. Stop wasting money on patches.
How to choose a roofing contractor
You need a new roof. You are scared of picking a bad contractor who will cut corners, take your money, or disappear if something goes wrong. You do not know what questions to ask.
Ask for a local address and a written estimate. Check that they have insurance and a license. Read reviews and ask for references. A good contractor will walk you through the job, not just hand you a number. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
TPO vs EPDM for flat commercial roof
Your flat commercial roof is failing. You hear different things about TPO and EPDM. You don't know which one is right for your building.
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 full replacement for flat roof
Your flat roof is aging but not completely gone. You've heard about coatings. You don't know if a coating will actually buy you time or if you're just throwing money away.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve commercial buildings in my area?
We install flat and low-slope roofs for commercial buildings in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. If you are in one of these regions, we can help.
What's included in a commercial roof replacement?
We tear off the old membrane, remove wet insulation, install new insulation boards and a cover board, roll out a new single-ply membrane with heat-welded seams, and flash all pipes, drains, HVAC curbs, and roof edges. We register the manufacturer warranty after the final inspection. Snow removal and coatings are available separately if you want them.
What are signs my commercial roof needs replacement?
Look for water pooling on the roof for more than 48 hours after rain, seams lifting where membrane sheets meet, brown or sagging ceiling tiles inside, gravel or coating washing off, and leaks that return after patching. If your roof is over 20 years old, the membrane is near the end of its life.