TPO Roofing
A welded white membrane replaces worn single-ply roofs on warehouses and retail buildings, often over new tapered insulation.
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Commercial Roof Repair · Florence, KY
Florence Commercial Roof Repair Contractor
Seal Open Seams, Torn Flashing, and Clogged Drains Before Leaks Spread
As a Florence commercial roof repair contractor, we trace leaks on membrane and metal roofs to the failed seam, curb, drain, or edge and fix it.
- Roofs Repaired
- TPO, EPDM, Mod Bit, Metal
- First Step
- Leak Trace and Roof Walk
- Repairs
- Seams, Flashing, Drains
Is This Roof a Fit for Repair?
A Florence commercial roof repair contractor should tell you plainly when a patch will hold and when it only delays a bigger job. These are the lines we use.
Repair Holds When
- Wet spots are small and the insulation around them is dry
- The leak sits at one curb, pipe boot, or drain
- Seams fail in one area, such as along a service path
- Edge metal or coping lifted in a single wind event
- Metal panels are solid and the leaks come from screws or laps
Repair Stops Here When
- Cores find soaked insulation across large sections
- New leaks appear at seams and walls every season
- The membrane has shrunk and bridges at walls and curbs
- Panels are rusted through along eaves and end laps
- Two roof layers already sit on the deck
What a Florence Commercial Roof Repair Contractor Fixes First
Each repair starts from what you see inside or on the roof. The chip shows how soon each condition needs work.
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A Stain That Grows After Each Storm
Spreading rings on ceiling tile mean water is feeding through wet insulation. We trace the path upslope from the stain, since roof water often runs several feet along the deck before it drips.
- Repair First
Lifted Membrane Laps
Open TPO laps get cleaned and rewelded with a hot-air hand welder. EPDM laps that peeled get scrubbed to fresh rubber, primed, and closed with new seam tape and a cover strip.
- Repair First
Gaps at Rooftop Unit Curbs
Curb flashing pulled loose by vibration or an HVAC swap lets water run inside the curb. New flashing goes up the curb wall and is capped with counterflashing.
- Repair First
Leaks Around a Roof Drain
Loose clamping rings, cracked drain bowls, and torn membrane in the drain sump all leak in the heaviest rain. The ring is reset, the sheet patched, and the strainer replaced.
- Watch
Peeled Corners and Edge Metal
Wind lifts the perimeter first. Loose fascia and coping get refastened, and membrane that pulled back at a corner gets a new flashing strip run under the edge metal.
- Watch
Backed-Out Screws on Metal Panels
Screws that walk out with heat cycling leave open holes and cracked washers. Each is pulled and replaced with a new screw and washer, one size up where the hole has worn oval.
Why Florence Owners Choose Commercial Roof Repair First
A well-placed repair buys time on a roof that still has life in it. Here is what it does on the roof, inside, and for the budget.
On The Roof
Water Stops at the Source
Fixing the failed lap or flashing stops water where it enters, so it no longer runs along the deck to wet more insulation.
Matching Material at Every Patch
TPO gets TPO, EPDM gets EPDM, and metal panels get the same rib profile, so a repair ages the same way as the roof around it.
Inside The Building
Leaks Off Stock and Equipment
Once the entry point is closed, water stops reaching inventory, ceiling grid, and electrical panels below the leak.
Ceilings Dry Out Sooner
Closing the leak path early limits how long wet insulation and ceiling tile sit damp over an occupied room.
For Planning And Budget
Time to Budget a Replacement
A solid repair on a worn roof can carry it through the seasons it takes to plan and fund a full replacement.
A Repair Log With Photos
Each repair gets dated photos and a note on what failed, so patterns at the same seam or curb are easy to spot.
Commercial Roof Repair Options for Florence Roofs
Each roof system takes its own repair method. The table lists what we use on each one and where repair work ends.
| Roof System | Seam or Joint Repair | Flashing Repair | When Repair Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO | Clean and hot-air reweld | Welded TPO flashing at curbs and walls | Weathered sheet that will not take a weld |
| EPDM | Primer and seam tape | Pre-formed boots and flashing tape | Shrunken sheet bridging at walls |
| Modified bitumen or built-up | Patch over a cleaned, dried area | New base and cap flashing at walls | Wet insulation across large areas |
| PVC | Hot-air reweld | Welded PVC flashing near grease exhaust | Brittle sheet that cracks when folded |
| Metal panels | Butyl tape and stitch screws at laps | Resealed curb and wall flashing | Rust-through along eaves and end laps |
Leak Showing Up Inside Right Now?
Call with the building address and where the water is landing. Set a bucket under it and keep people clear of wet ceiling tiles.
Call UsHow a Leak Gets Found and Fixed
Five steps, from the first look at the stain to the water test after the fix.
1
Inspect Your Roof
We start inside at the stain, mark its spot against a column or wall, then walk the roof above it. Seams, curbs, drains, and penetrations upslope of the stain are probed and photographed.
2
Trace The Water Path
Water can enter a few feet from where it drips. A moisture meter and a few small cores map how far the wet insulation reaches around the entry point.
3
Match The Material
Repairs use the same system as the roof: welded TPO or PVC, taped EPDM, granulated cap sheet on mod bit, or same-profile panels on metal roofs.
4
Make The Repair
Wet insulation around the entry point is cut out and replaced, then the seam, flashing, or drain is rebuilt. Curbs and edges near the repair get checked while the crew is up there.
5
Water Test And Report
A hose test or the next rain confirms the fix. You get photos of the failed detail, the repair, and any nearby spots worth watching before next season.
Roof Systems That Replace a Worn-Out Roof
When repair is no longer the right call, these are the systems that usually take over.
Flat Roofing
Recover or tear-off for built-up, mod bit, and single-ply roofs where repairs keep chasing the same leaks.
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Commercial Metal Roofing
New fasteners, resealed laps, and swapped panels for steel roofs, or a new standing seam roof once rust wins.
Commercial Metal Roofing detailsQuestions About Roof Leak Repair
Plain answers on leak repair, cost drivers, and what happens after the fix.
How do you find a leak that only shows up in heavy rain?
Wind-driven and heavy rain push water into openings that light rain never reaches, such as laps facing the weather and the tops of curbs. We check those details first, then use a moisture meter and, if needed, a controlled hose test working upslope from the stain.
Can a TPO or EPDM roof be patched years after installation?
Usually, with preparation. Weathered TPO needs a cleaner to strip the surface before a hot-air weld will hold. Older EPDM gets scrubbed to fresh rubber and primed before seam tape goes on. Once the sheet turns brittle or shrinks hard at the walls, patching stops being worth the cost.
What drives the cost of a commercial roof repair?
Access, the roof system, and how much wet insulation sits around the leak drive it more than the patch itself. A drain repair on a one-story roof with a hatch differs a lot from flashing work up a tall parapet. The inspection measures what has to come out, so the estimate reflects your roof.
Do you repair leaks around rooftop HVAC units?
Yes. Curb flashing, counterflashing, and the cricket on the upslope side of each unit are some of the most common repair points on a commercial roof. When an HVAC contractor has to lift or move the unit, we work around their schedule and reflash the curb afterward.
Is a roof repair covered by my building insurance?
That depends on the policy and on what caused the damage, and only your insurer can answer it. Storm damage such as hail bruising or wind-torn edges is treated differently from wear. Dated photos of the damage and the repair help when you file a claim.
How often should a commercial roof be checked?
Twice a year, in spring and fall, plus after hail or high wind. Each walk covers seams, drains and scuppers, curb flashing, and edge metal. Problems found on those walks cost less to fix than the ceiling and stock damage a missed leak causes.
Call a Florence Commercial Roof Repair Contractor
Tell us where the water shows up and what kind of roof is overhead. We will trace the leak and give you a free repair estimate.