Commercial Roof Repair
Damage in a few spots is the repair case: a split lap, a torn boot, loose screws on a metal panel, or a drain clamping ring that let go.
Repair a leaking commercial roof
Services
Commercial Roofing Services in Hopkinsville
Match Each Building to the Roof System Its Deck Can Carry
We provide commercial roofing services in Hopkinsville and nearby towns, from full roof replacement to a single open seam.
Six Services
Commercial Roofing Services in Hopkinsville, One System at a Time
Each of our commercial roofing services in Hopkinsville covers one roof system or one kind of job. Pick the closest match, then check the fit line.
TPO Roofing
Low-slope warehouses, offices, and retail roofs with many curbs and pipes get the most from welded seams and a white surface.
TPO roof installation
EPDM Roofing
Wide, plain roofs on warehouses, churches, and schools need fewer seams when very large rubber sheets cover them.
EPDM roof installation
Flat Roofing
Ponding, leaking laps, or wet insulation on a low-slope roof get rebuilt with tapered boards and new drains.
Flat roof replacement
Industrial Roofing
Plant roofs carry heavy rooftop units, grease or chemical exhaust, pipe racks, and weekly service traffic.
Industrial plant roofing
Commercial Metal Roofing
Shops, storage buildings, plants, and offices with pitched framing take metal panels, as do flat roofs getting retrofit framing.
Commercial metal roof installationSystem Comparison
Which Hopkinsville Commercial Roofing System Fits Which Roof
Buildings around Hopkinsville fall into two families: single-ply membrane on low-slope decks and metal on pitched or retrofit framing.
What We Install
TPO Or EPDM Membrane
Common buildingWarehouses, retail strips, offices
Seams or jointsWelded (TPO) or taped (EPDM)
SlopeLow slope over tapered insulation
Detail that drives the choiceInterior drains and parapet scuppers
Upkeep focusSeams, flashing, and drains twice a year
Option
Standing Seam Metal
Common buildingPlants, schools, offices
Seams or jointsRaised seams on hidden clips
SlopeWorks on lower slopes with the right seam
Detail that drives the choiceLong runs that move with heat
Upkeep focusSeam ends, trim, and penetrations
Option
R-Panel Metal
Common buildingShops, barns, storage buildings
Seams or jointsScrews through the panel face
SlopeNeeds more pitch to shed water
Detail that drives the choiceBudget and pitched framing
Upkeep focusScrews, washers, and gutters
Roof Already Recovered Once Before?
A roof with two layers on it usually comes off down to the deck. A roof walk with core cuts confirms how many layers are up there.
Get A Free EstimateWhat To Have Ready
- How many roofs you think are on it
- Any past insurance claims for hail or wind
- Interior photos of stains or drips
- Who services the rooftop units
Replacement Order
Order of Work on a Full Replacement
Replacement runs section by section, so the building stays dry from the first tear-off to the last weld.
Inspect Your Roof
Core cuts, a moisture check, and a look at the deck from inside mark the wet areas and deck repairs on a roof plan.
Protect And Stage
Rooftop units, skylights, and the ground around the dumpster get covered, and parking on the crane side is blocked off.
Tear Off One Section
Old roof comes off down to the deck in one section at a time, and rusted or rotted deck panels are replaced right then.
Build The New Layers
Insulation, tapered boards, and cover board go down, followed by the membrane or metal panels with sealed seams.
Flash And Probe
Curbs, walls, drains, and edge metal get flashed, and the finished roof is walked with every seam probed.
Commercial Roof Replacement
Commercial Roof Replacement and Roofing Work Across Hopkinsville
Replacement is planned here, on the services list, since it covers every system. These signs on the roof point toward it.
Soft Areas Over Wet Insulation
Spongy spots underfoot mean water has soaked the boards, and a moisture survey shows how much of the roof is wet.
Seams Opening Along Many Laps
One open lap is a repair. Dozens across the field mean the membrane has aged past patching.
Shrinkage Pulling Flashing Loose
A membrane drawing tight at the base of walls and curbs tears flashing away where water runs hardest.
Blisters Spread Across the Field
Raised bubbles scattered over the roof show trapped air or moisture between layers.
Rusted Deck at Drains or Edges
Steel deck showing through near drains or along the eave gets cut out and replaced during tear-off.
Drains Sitting Below the New Roof
New insulation raises the surface, so drains get new clamping rings and a sump to keep water from ringing the bowl.
Replacement Questions
Replacement Questions Owners Ask First
The questions that shape a replacement scope, answered for buildings around Hopkinsville.
When does a commercial roof need replacement instead of repair?
When wet insulation, failed seams, or deck damage show up across the roof instead of in a few places. New leaks in new places every season is the usual warning, and a moisture survey measuring how much of the roof is wet often settles the question.
What happens during a commercial roof replacement, step by step?
Inspection with core cuts comes first, then protection for units and skylights. Each section is torn off to the deck, deck damage is repaired, and insulation, cover board, and the new membrane or panels go on. Flashing and edge metal follow, and every seam is probed at the end.
How are wet insulation and deck damage found before tear-off?
Core cuts show the layers and whether they are wet. A night infrared scan or a capacitance meter maps moisture across a grid, and a look at the deck from inside finds rust and sag near drains. Findings go on a roof plan so deck repairs are known before the old roof comes off.
Do drains, scuppers, and gutters get replaced with the roof?
Many do, because the new roof sits higher. Drains get new clamping rings and sumps, through-wall scuppers are resized or relined, overflow scuppers are added where only primary drains exist, and eave gutters are sized to the roof area. Drain lines are cleared from inside as part of the same check.
What changes at the roof edge and parapets?
New wood nailers raise the edge to the new insulation height. Drip edge or gravel stop is replaced and fastened close, parapet coping goes on with cleated joints, wall flashing runs up under counterflashing, and expansion joints get new flexible covers.
Why do two roofs of the same size cost different amounts to replace?
Details take far longer per foot than open membrane. A plain warehouse with a few vents and open eaves goes quickly, while a retail roof with parapets, dozens of curbs, rusted deck, new drains, and a crane over occupied space takes much more labor for the same square footage.
Does a replacement roof need added insulation under Kentucky's energy code?
The inspector checks the new roof against the energy code Kentucky DHBC lists for commercial work, the 2012 IECC, and confirms the amount. Thicker insulation means taller curbs, raised edge metal and nailers, drain extension rings or sumps, and a check of door thresholds at roof access points.
Book Commercial Roofing Services in Hopkinsville
Send the building address and what you are seeing on the roof. A roof walk sorts out the system and the scope.