An existing commercial roof has three paths. The age of the roof, the condition of the membrane and insulation, and how often it leaks decide which one fits.
Start with your roof's condition: its age, the state of the membrane and insulation, and how often it leaks. When the signs point to two paths, the insulation decides. Dry insulation keeps repair and restoration on the table, and compromised insulation means replacement.
Answer a few quick questions and get a recommended path on screen.
Moisture, layer count and remaining service life settle most decisions. Warranty needs, budget timing and how much disruption the building can handle settle the rest.
You can't see wet insulation from the surface, which is why a roof that looks fine can still need replacing. A free inspection with a moisture survey answers the question in three steps.
A crew checks the membrane, flashing and penetrations, drainage, rooftop equipment areas and signs of water infiltration, and documents every issue.
An infrared moisture survey finds trapped moisture and wet insulation without destructive testing. Core cuts confirm how many layers are on the building.
You receive the findings, the recommended path and the options side by side, so the decision is yours.
Local crews from 40+ branch locations inspect roofs nationwide and recommend repair first whenever it is the right call.
Repair and restoration cost the least up front and buy time on a sound roof. Replacement costs the most but resets the roof's service life and warranty, and on a roof at the end of its life it usually has the lowest long-term cost.
Restoring a roof that should be replaced costs more in the end. A coating over wet insulation traps the moisture, and the roof usually needs replacing soon after anyway.
We don't publish price ranges because size, access, moisture and warranty needs vary with every roof. An inspection includes the options side by side so you can compare them.
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Often, yes. If the deck is sound and the insulation is dry, a restoration coating can extend the roof's life without a full tear-off. A moisture survey during an inspection confirms whether restoration is an option.
A roof that has reached the end of its service life, compromised insulation and frequent repairs all point to replacement. A roof that already has two layers also has to be torn off before a new one goes on.
Both are ways to replace a roof. Reroofing, also called a recover, installs a new membrane over the existing roof without a tear-off. A tear-off removes the roof down to the deck and installs a complete new system. A recover is only possible when the deck is sound and there is one existing roof layer.
A restoration coating typically adds 5 to 15 years, depending on the coating system, its thickness and the condition of the roof underneath. Many coatings can be renewed again later if the roof stays sound.
Building codes typically allow no more than two roof coverings. Local codes vary, so an inspection confirms what is allowed on your building.
Up front, yes. Restoration avoids tear-off and disposal. Over the long term, replacement usually costs less on a roof at the end of its life, because restoring a roof with wet insulation only delays the replacement.
It can. Manufacturer warranties usually require repairs by a certified contractor and documented maintenance. Unauthorized repairs are one of the most common reasons a warranty is voided.
