As a Norfolk commercial roof repair contractor, we find the leak, fix the seam, drain, or flashing behind it, and keep your building running while we work.
Norfolk commercial roof repair starts on the part of the roof that is failing. Pick the card that matches what you see, or call and describe it.
Water sitting near drains, or a seam lifting at the roof edge.
Flat roof repair covers TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and built-up roofs on shops, offices, and schools. We reset drains, cover open seams with matching membrane, and rebuild low spots that hold water after rain.
Typical Repairs
Rust streaks below screw heads and drips along panel laps.
Exposed-fastener and standing-seam roofs on ag shops, warehouses, and steel buildings loosen as panels move through hot and cold days. We replace worn fasteners, reseal laps and ridge caps, and swap rusted-through panels for matching ones.
Typical Repairs
Stained ceiling tile, a drip over racking, or a wet floor after storms.
Leak repair starts inside, where the water shows, then moves to the roof above and upslope of the stain. Once the entry point is found, we seal it and check the insulation around it for trapped moisture.
Typical Repairs
Worn paths to rooftop equipment and residue around exhaust fans.
Plant roofs carry fans, ductwork, pipe supports, and daily foot traffic. We reflash curbs, reseal penetrations, fix seams loosened by vibration, and plan the work with plant staff so production keeps going below.
Typical RepairsWe weigh these signs on every roof walk before recommending a repair or a replacement.
| Roof Sign | Repair Fits When | Replacement Fits When |
|---|---|---|
| Leak pattern | One to three leaks trace to seams, drains, or flashing | Leaks show up across most of the roof after each storm |
| Insulation | Core cuts show dry insulation around the leak | Moisture readings show wet insulation over large areas |
| Membrane or panels | Membrane folds without cracking and panel steel is solid | Membrane cracks when bent, or many panels are rusted through |
| Drainage | Ponding sits in one or two low spots near drains | The deck has sagged and water stands across whole bays |
| Building use | Work can run section by section around operations | A planned shutdown allows a full tear-off |
Five steps take a roof from the first call to a dry, documented repair.
Tell us where water shows inside, when it appears, and what kind of roof the building has. A rain-only drip and a snowmelt leak point to different parts of the roof.
On the roof we check seams, drains, flashing, and every penetration above and upslope of the stain. Core cuts and a moisture meter show whether the insulation under the leak is wet.
You get photos of each problem, marked by location, with a repair price for each one. Areas that can wait are listed separately so you can budget for them.
Crews stage materials away from entrances and docks, then fix each marked area with matching membrane, panels, or flashing. A temporary dry-in comes first when water is getting in now.
After the repair, we water-test laps and seams where it is safe to do so and photograph the finished work. Those photos start a repair record for the roof.
Call us. We set up a temporary dry-in to stop water at drains, seams, or torn membrane, then return for the permanent repair once the full damage is known.
Leaks show up in five zones of a commercial roof. These are the details we check in each one.
Coping joints open, and wall flashing pulls away from the parapet. Wind-driven rain then runs behind the membrane and shows up along exterior walls.
Laps on membrane and metal panels open as the roof heats and cools each day. Loose seams let water travel under the roof surface before it drips.
Leaves, grit, and ice block strainers and scuppers. Backed-up water then rises over seams and flashing that stay dry in light rain.
Curbs under rooftop units, vents, and pipe boots carry more flashing than any other area. Sealant at these spots dries and cracks first.
Wet insulation stays hidden under a dry-looking surface. Soft spots, blisters, and core cuts tell us how far water has spread before any patch goes down.
Repairs target the details that let water in. Here is how those details read before and after the work.
We repair commercial roofs in Norfolk and in the five towns listed here.
Outside these towns? Call us or send us a message.
Storefront and office roofs where small seam and drain leaks get caught before they reach the insulation.
Metal shops and ag buildings with exposed-fastener roofs, where screws, laps, and ridge caps need regular work.
Business roofs that come out of winter with ice-opened seams, bent gutters, and loose edge metal.
Commercial roofs checked after hail and wind for punctures, torn flashing, and lifted panels.
Shops and offices where we plan the visit around business hours and clear a path to the roof hatch.
Short answers to what Norfolk building owners ask before a repair.
Price follows the roof system, the size of the damaged area, and how long the leak takes to trace. A single open seam costs far less than a soaked section of insulation that has to be cut out. Roof height, lift access, and work around rooftop units add labor. You get a written price after the inspection.
Repair when the leaks trace to a few details and the insulation around them is dry. Replace when leaks appear across the roof, the membrane cracks when folded, or moisture readings show wet insulation over large areas. Core cuts settle the question, and we walk you through the readings before you decide.
Any opening that lets water reach equipment, stock, or electrical panels counts. So do wind-torn membrane, storm-bent panels, and drains blocked during heavy rain. The first visit stops the water with a temporary dry-in, and the permanent repair follows once the roof dries and the full damage is mapped.
Protect people and property under the drip: move stock, set out containers, and shut off power to any wet equipment. Then write down where the water shows and whether it came with rain, wind, or melting snow. That record shortens the search on the roof, where the entry point often sits well away from the stain.
Tell us where the water shows and what the roof is made of. We will inspect it, mark every problem, and price the repair.
