Two kinds of retail building
| Highway retail centers | Older buildings near the square | |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TPO or mod bit behind a parapet or mansard front | Layers of older roofing behind masonry parapets |
| Typical leaks | Rooftop unit curbs, restaurant exhaust, scuppers | Parapet caps and wall flashing, roofs patched many times, drains |
| Watch for | Grease on the membrane over restaurant bays | How many layers are already there, and wet insulation under them |
Decatur's courthouse dates to 1896 (Handbook of Texas), and many buildings around the square are old masonry with flat roofs that have been patched and recovered over the decades. Before recommending anything there, we find out how many layers are on the roof and whether the insulation is wet. We walk the roof, fly a drone for photos of areas that are hard to reach safely, and run drone thermal (infrared) scans that help show where water has gotten under the surface.
Tenant-by-tenant leak tracing
On a shared flat roof, water can travel several bays before it drips. We trace it on the roof to where it actually enters and show which tenant space it reached. Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see. That documentation helps the owner and tenant sort out responsibility under the lease; we don't interpret leases.
Systems that fit retail
TPO is the common choice, PVC fits restaurant bays, mod bit takes foot traffic, and a restoration coating can extend a sound, dry roof without a tear-off. We have hands-on experience with coating systems from American WeatherStar, EpoxyFlex, Carlisle and Tropical Roofing Products. Metal canopies and mansards get repaired or re-paneled.
Keeping the stores open
- Sections done in order and dried in the same day
- Noisy work and deliveries around store hours where we can
- Staging away from entries and storefront parking
- Tenants told before work reaches their space
The City of Decatur's fee schedule (Ordinance 2025-09-33, effective November 1, 2025) lists a separate re-roofing permit for multifamily and non-residential buildings, so plan for it in the schedule.
Hail
| Date | Where NOAA logged it | Hail size |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2008 | Decatur | 4.25 in |
| March 9, 2013 | Decatur Municipal Airport | 2.75 in |
| November 5, 2015 | Decatur | 2.75 in |
| March 26, 2017 | Decatur | 2.00 in |
| April 8, 2024 | Boyd, about 7 miles south | 3.00 in |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, Wise County, TX. NOAA lists 76 reports of 1.75-inch or larger hail in Wise County since January 2005. A report shows where hail was seen, not whether a given roof was damaged.
We document the damage with photos and measurements and can be on the roof when your adjuster inspects. We don't adjust or negotiate claims; you work the claim with your insurance company. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and we never waive or rebate it.
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake. We offer same-day response in almost every case, and we answer leak and storm calls 24/7 at (817) 733-9228. Both 10-year and 20-year manufacturer NDL (no-dollar-limit) warranties are available. The price depends on which term you choose, and NDL warranties are issued after the manufacturer's own inspection.
Statewide guide: strip mall and retail center roofing.
More Decatur building types: warehouses · churches · mini storage · retail centers. Back to commercial roofing in Decatur or our Decatur office.
Commercial warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, plus both 10-year and 20-year NDL (no-dollar-limit) manufacturer warranties (the price depends on which NDL term you choose). Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
