The damage you can see on a commercial roof is often only part of the problem. A small hole or open seam can let water soak the insulation for yards around it. We look at the damaged spot and what's underneath before recommending a repair. Membrane puncture repair means patching onto clean, sound membrane with material that matches your roof. Seam failure repair starts with checking the membrane on both sides of the gap so the new weld or splice holds. Either way, the fix is sized to the damage we find.
Many leaks start at the edges, not in the middle of the roof. Flashing failure repair covers wall, curb and penetration flashing that has pulled loose, including the wood or board behind it that often needs replacing too. If rooftop equipment is in the way, we coordinate with the HVAC contractor. Ponding water roof repair starts by finding out whether the drain is clogged, the roof has sagged or the slope was never right. Problems in the drain pipe go to a plumber. Clearing a drain and rebuilding a leaking drain seal are two different jobs, and we tell you which you need.
A storm or fire in the area doesn't tell you what happened to your roof. Wind damage roof repair starts with checking edge metal, fasteners and membrane at your building. Fire damage roof repair starts with the areas that are safe to inspect and checks the insulation and deck for heat and water damage. If the structure might be affected, an engineer reviews it before we rely on it. We test for wet insulation where it matters. You get a clear list of what can stay and what has to be replaced.
Commercial roof damage across Berkeley and Oakland should be assessed at the affected building before a repair boundary is chosen. For downtown Berkeley properties, we start with the address, where the leaks are showing up inside and any roof records you have. The building manager sets up access and protects anything below the work area. We inspect the actual roof before recommending a fix, because a neighboring building's condition tells us nothing about yours. Each finding is marked on your roof plan.
When water is coming in, a temporary fix may be needed before the permanent one. Emergency roof repair stops the leak and protects the space below while we work out the full repair. The permanent fix still needs sound membrane and dry insulation to tie into. We coordinate with the building manager to protect equipment and contents below. Photos clearly show what's temporary and what's permanent. Equipment or structural questions go to the right trade. We take emergency calls at night, on weekends and on holidays.
Tell us where the leaks or damage are and send any roof information you have. We'll inspect the roof and send a plain report with photos of what needs fixing.
