ServicesCommercial Roof Replacement
Commercial Roof Replacement in Piedmont
When patching a low-slope roof stops holding, we tear off the failed system, correct the drainage and install a new membrane or metal roof over a sound deck. We schedule around your business, keep the site clean and tell you each morning what that day involves.
When replacement makes more sense than another repair
A commercial roof usually fails as a system, not one spot at a time. Seams open, the insulation under the membrane soaks up water and loses its R-value, and the deck starts to rust or rot where water sits. Once wet insulation covers a large share of the roof, new patches only seal water in. That is the point where a full replacement costs less over the life of the building than repeated calls.
We bring over 20 years of combined roofing experience to that decision, and we give you a straight answer. If the membrane is still sound and the problems are local, our commercial roof repair page covers that route instead. If the roof is done, we show you why with core samples and photos.
Respect for your property runs through how we work: protected entrances and landscaping, clear walkways for staff and customers, and one contact who keeps you informed from tear-off to final walkthrough.
What a commercial replacement includes
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Full removal down to the deck
The crew strips the old membrane, saturated insulation and backed-out fasteners until bare deck is exposed. Rusted steel panels or rotted wood sheathing are cut out and replaced before the new system starts.
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Tapered insulation that sheds water
Water left sitting on a low-slope roof ages the membrane early and puts extra load on the structure. Tapered polyiso boards and crickets build slope toward drains and scuppers, and a cover board on top shields the insulation from hail and foot traffic.
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A new membrane or metal roof
The system might be heat-welded TPO, fully adhered EPDM, modified bitumen or standing seam metal, depending on the building. Before you choose, we explain how each one handles summer heat, thermal movement and upkeep on your roof.
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New flashing at every penetration
Edges and penetrations, not the open field, are where most commercial leaks begin. Parapet walls, rooftop unit curbs, pipe boots and skylights all get new flashing, along with new edge metal and coping.
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Drains, scuppers and gutters
Roof drains are cleared and reset, and scuppers are sized to match the new roof height. Commercial gutters and downspouts that are rusted or too small for the water they carry get replaced.
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Permit and cleanup
We file for the reroofing permit and book the inspection. When the work wraps up, parking areas are swept with a magnet for nails and all debris leaves the site with us.
Questions about Commercial Roof Replacement?
Call(405) 870-2474Signs your commercial roof needs replacing
Leaks in several places at once
A single drip usually traces back to one seam or flashing. When water shows up in several bays, the membrane and the insulation under it have usually failed together.
Puddles still there after 48 hours
If water remains two days after a storm, the roof has lost its slope or the insulation has crushed. That water slowly degrades the membrane and adds weight to the deck.
Sections that sink when you step
Areas that dip or feel soft under your boots point to saturated insulation below. Once it is trapped under a membrane, that insulation stays wet.
Shrinking, cracking or open seams
As EPDM ages it shrinks and pulls back from parapet walls, while older TPO and modified bitumen tend to crack and blister. Oklahoma summer heat speeds that aging on a dark or worn membrane, so a roof that seemed fine a few years back can decline fast.
Repair bills that keep coming
Paying for patches season after season is worth a closer look. A roof inspection shows whether that money would do more as part of a new system.
How a commercial reroof runs
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Roof survey and core samples
We walk the roof, take core cuts to check insulation and deck condition, and photograph what we find. You get a written scope that names the system, insulation thickness and flashing details.
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Schedule around your business
We agree on work hours, crane and dumpster placement, and which entrances stay open. Tenants or staff get advance notice of noisy days.
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Protect the site
We cover landscaping and building entries, set up a safe path to the doors and stage materials away from customer parking. Rooftop equipment gets shielded during tear-off.
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Tear off and dry in by section
We only remove what we can close up the same day, so the building is never left open overnight. Each section is dried in before the crew leaves.
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Final inspection and walkthrough
After the city inspection, we walk the roof with you, review the photos and hand over the warranty paperwork.
What sets the price of a commercial roof
Every commercial roof has its own measurements and its own condition underneath, so we only put a number on yours after the survey and core samples. Your estimate lists tear-off, insulation, membrane, flashing and permit as their own line items, which lets you compare each part of the job on its own. The factors below move the total the most.
- Square footage and roof shape
- A big, open roof goes down faster per square than a smaller one chopped up by parapets, level changes and penetrations.
- Deck and insulation condition
- Every wet insulation board and rusted deck panel has to come out and be replaced. Core samples tell us how much of that work is waiting under the membrane before we price it.
- System choice and thickness
- TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and metal each carry different material and labor costs. A thicker membrane or a deeper insulation layer raises both.
- Access and rooftop equipment
- Building height, crane hours and the number of rooftop units that need lifting or new flashing all add labor.
Commercial roof replacement questions
Can my business stay open during the reroof?
Usually you can. The crew tears off and dries in one section at a time, and your entrances and walkways stay open. When a tear-off day will be loud enough to bother customers or tenants, you hear about it in advance so you can plan around it.
Can you roof over the existing membrane?
Only when the current roof is dry, has a single layer and code permits a recover. Core samples settle that question. Installing over wet insulation seals the moisture in and shortens the new roof's life, so we would advise against it in that case.
Which membrane is right for my building?
White TPO reflects summer sun and its seams are heat-welded. EPDM stands up to hail and big temperature swings, and metal fits buildings with enough pitch to shed water. We lay out the trade-offs for your roof and how you use the building before you pick.
What warranty comes with the work?
Our workmanship carries a lifetime warranty. Coverage on the membrane or metal itself comes from the manufacturer, and we go over those terms with you when we review your estimate.
Do you work outside Piedmont?
Yes. We take on commercial roofs in Yukon, Bethany, El Reno, Kingfisher and nearby communities. The service areas page has the full list.
Ready to retire the patched roof
Tell us about your building and how it is used. We will set up a survey, take core samples and give you a written plan that keeps your doors open.