Our roots in Metairie construction go back to 1993, and commercial roofs bring different problems than residential roofs. Low-slope membranes, drains, ponding water, HVAC units, seams, and rooftop penetrations all change how we track down and repair a leak.
We look at the actual commercial roofing system instead of treating it like a bigger version of a residential roof.Some problems are obvious, like a torn membrane after a storm. Others start small and slowly let water work its way below the roofing system.
Common commercial repairs include:
The ceiling stain inside your building may not be directly below the roof leak. On low-slope roofs, water can move through or beneath parts of the roofing assembly before finally showing up inside.
We inspect the surrounding membrane, seams, flashing, drains, previous repairs, and rooftop penetrations to trace the likely entry point. If the visible problem is only a symptom of something larger, we want to know that before another patch goes down.Commercial roofs often have much more equipment sitting on or passing through them than residential roofs. HVAC curbs, pipes, exhaust vents, drains, hatches, supports, and other penetrations create transitions where the roofing system has to stay properly sealed.
When a leak appears near rooftop equipment, we inspect the surrounding roofing and flashing rather than assuming the equipment itself is the source.
After one of our hard Louisiana rains, some water may remain temporarily on a low-slope roof. Recurring ponding or water that isn’t draining properly deserves a closer look, especially when leaks or membrane deterioration are developing nearby.
We look at the affected roofing along with drains, scuppers, low areas, and surrounding drainage conditions. Sometimes the repair is localized. Other times, recurring water points to a larger drainage or roof-design issue that needs a different solution.TPO problems can include punctures, cuts, open seams, damaged flashing, and deterioration around penetrations. Repairs need to be compatible with the existing membrane and installed correctly so the repaired area becomes part of the roofing system.
EPDM is a flexible rubber membrane. We look for punctures, seam problems, flashing failures, and damage around rooftop equipment and penetrations before determining the repair.
Modified bitumen roofs can develop damaged seams, cracks, blisters, punctures, or deterioration in the cap sheet. We evaluate the surrounding material too, because repairing one visible spot won't help much if the nearby roofing is already failing.
Metal roof leaks may develop around seams, penetrations, flashing, fasteners, or transitions. We identify where water is getting through before deciding which components need attention.
A roof repair shouldn’t shut down an entire business unless the actual conditions require it. We coordinate access and work areas with the building owner, property manager, facility manager, or authorized staff before repairs begin.
For occupied buildings, we also consider entrances, customers, employees, tenants, equipment, parking, and any interior areas we may need to access while tracking the leak.High winds, flying debris, and heavy rain can puncture membranes, damage flashing, affect metal roofing, or expose weak areas that weren’t leaking before the storm.
After severe weather, we look for both obvious damage and less noticeable problems around seams, edges, penetrations, drains, and rooftop equipment. If insurance is involved, clear documentation of the roof condition and visible damage can also help the property owner communicate with the insurer.Repair makes sense when the problem is reasonably localized and the surrounding roofing system is still serviceable. It makes less sense when we’re finding widespread deterioration, extensive moisture, repeated failures, or damage across large areas of the roof.
If the existing roof has moved beyond practical repairs, we can evaluate it for Commercial Roof Replacement. If the roof remains suitable for restoration, Commercial Roof Coatings may be another option.
We’d rather tell you the roof has moved beyond another patch than have you keep paying to repair the same problem.Commercial roof repair pricing depends on what we find, not just the size of the leak inside.
Important factors include:
If your commercial roof in Metairie is leaking, holding water, or showing damage around seams, flashing, drains, or rooftop equipment, we’ll find out what’s causing the problem and explain what needs to be repaired.
The goal isn’t to put another patch over the first thing we see. It’s to find the source, make the right repair, and get your building back to normal before the next Louisiana downpour finds the weak spot again.