A loose edge or open seam on a commercial roof is often hiding more than it shows. We inspect the membrane and what's underneath before recommending a service, so the fix matches the actual problem. Commercial roof repair handles specific failures like seams, flashings and punctures, with any substrate repair needed to make them last. Commercial roof replacement makes sense when the insulation or membrane has failed across large areas. We explain the difference so you know why we're recommending one over the other.
Where water shows up inside is often not where it gets in. Commercial roof leak repair traces water back through seams, flashings, curbs and drains to the real entry point. Roof drain and scupper work covers clearing blockages and rebuilding drains that leak around their edges. Problems in the pipe below go to a plumber. Leaks at rooftop units may need the HVAC contractor too. Each repair ties into sound material, and we tell you exactly what work is needed at each spot.
If the existing membrane is mostly sound, fixing the bad spots and restoring it can cost far less than tearing it off. Roof coating and restoration starts with testing adhesion and moisture to make sure the roof is a good candidate. Wet insulation has to come out first. A coating won't fix rotted flashings, so those are repaired separately. For buildings that stay open during the work, occupied building reroofing plans each day's work around the tenants and contents below. The building manager approves the plan.
Every job starts at the specific building. For downtown Berkeley properties, we begin with where the leaks are showing up and any roof records you have, and we need a contact who can arrange roof access and protection inside. We inspect the roof before recommending a service. Our findings stay tied to the spots we checked. Nearby buildings can be scheduled together, but each one gets its own recommendation.
After any service, you should know exactly what was done and where. Roof condition reports record what was repaired or replaced and what was left in place. Photos show which details are permanent and which are temporary. Equipment problems go to the mechanical contractor, and structural, wall or interior issues go to the right specialist. Open items are listed with what they're waiting on. We take urgent calls on nights, weekends and holidays.
Tell us where the problems are and send any roof records you have. We'll inspect it and explain what service makes sense in a plain report with photos.
